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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A little over a year ago, Urban Decay re-released the original Naked eye shadow palette, comprised of shimmery earth tones and misty gray hues.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
In Korea, even the eye shadows and contour, there’s some orange in it.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 30 May 2025
Starting with a white gel base, the colors for the tie-dye aura nails were actually created with eye shadow, Kawajiri explains.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 16 June 2025
Moses’ blue-gray eye shadow was juxtaposed with a deep red lipstick that matched the color of her nails.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
In Korea, even the eye shadows and contour, there’s some orange in it.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 30 May 2025
Starting with a white gel base, the colors for the tie-dye aura nails were actually created with eye shadow, Kawajiri explains.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 16 June 2025
Moses’ blue-gray eye shadow was juxtaposed with a deep red lipstick that matched the color of her nails.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
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“Eye shadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20shadow. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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