eye shadow
noun
: a cosmetic cream or powder in one of various colors that is applied to the eyelids to accent the eyes
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On the red carpet outside of Chateau Marmont, Alix Earle, Shay Mitchell and more powered their feminine prowess through wispy lashes, cat-eye shadow and a pouty, pale pink lip.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Most Glamour staffers recall receiving eye shadow and lipstick palettes from kids’ stores like Claire’s as gifts or stealing a jar of face cream from their mother’s medicine cabinet.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2025
For makeup, try bold eyelashes and colorful eye shadow that match your outfit.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
For the second game of the series, Varner also wore a blond wig, big hoop earrings, a necklace with a cross, and purple eye shadow to complete the look.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Most Glamour staffers recall receiving eye shadow and lipstick palettes from kids’ stores like Claire’s as gifts or stealing a jar of face cream from their mother’s medicine cabinet.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2025
For makeup, try bold eyelashes and colorful eye shadow that match your outfit.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
For the second game of the series, Varner also wore a blond wig, big hoop earrings, a necklace with a cross, and purple eye shadow to complete the look.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Eye shadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20shadow. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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