Black cosmetic powder (4)

I believe the answer is:

kohl

(Other definitions for kohl that I've seen before include "Black eye-liner; ex-German Chancellor" , "Black powder for eyes" , "'Cosmetic preparation, to outline eyes in black (4)'" , "Helmut --, German statesman" , "Former German Chancellor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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