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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The Best Day Ever Eyeshadow Palette features 12 new shades of eye shadow with sparkling royal shades inspired by the Disney film.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
The textile artist wore her curly tresses in a sleek bun, while her makeup included shimmery rose gold eye shadow.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Her monochromatic makeup focused on warm brown tones, with deep eye shadow and liner, and frosty lips with a darker, contrasting border.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
This cream eye shadow is easy to use and the shade in ‘Undertone’ is a great base that works well on all skin tones and looks beautiful either alone or layered.
—Ivy Manners, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
The textile artist wore her curly tresses in a sleek bun, while her makeup included shimmery rose gold eye shadow.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
Her monochromatic makeup focused on warm brown tones, with deep eye shadow and liner, and frosty lips with a darker, contrasting border.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Apr. 2025
This cream eye shadow is easy to use and the shade in ‘Undertone’ is a great base that works well on all skin tones and looks beautiful either alone or layered.
—Ivy Manners, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Eye shadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20shadow. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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