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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Vogel was responsible for Anderson’s trademark 1990s glam, featuring smoky eye shadow, ultra-thin brows, and a nude lipstick.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
For the runway, Levy played with a range of eye shadow shades and opacities on the lips, from sheer, pearlescent lilac to full-on, shimmering lime green.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 May 2025
Meanwhile, her makeup was simple, with a deep black eyeliner, a shimmering silver eye shadow and a nude matte lipstick.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 17 May 2025
Bold as always, with silver eye shadow, glittery eyebrows and pink face paint.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
For the runway, Levy played with a range of eye shadow shades and opacities on the lips, from sheer, pearlescent lilac to full-on, shimmering lime green.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 May 2025
Meanwhile, her makeup was simple, with a deep black eyeliner, a shimmering silver eye shadow and a nude matte lipstick.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 17 May 2025
Bold as always, with silver eye shadow, glittery eyebrows and pink face paint.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2025
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“Eye shadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20shadow. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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