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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Most often, she was seen with protruding, sculptural hair, abstract eye shadow, and vibrant lip colors, all in line with her aesthetic at the Mugler 1986 show.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
While an old palette of eye shadow may look barely used, its age can cause irritation, redness, or breakouts.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
One quick swipe can get richer pigment out of your eye shadow and smoother blending, without any creasing or fading.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
And, Kelly Rowland (in a bob, of course) went with a dark chocolate lip and matching eye shadow.
—Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
While an old palette of eye shadow may look barely used, its age can cause irritation, redness, or breakouts.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
One quick swipe can get richer pigment out of your eye shadow and smoother blending, without any creasing or fading.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
And, Kelly Rowland (in a bob, of course) went with a dark chocolate lip and matching eye shadow.
—Essence, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Eye shadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20shadow. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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