eye shadow

noun

Definition of eye shadownext
as in cold cream

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Recent Examples of eye shadow That, and her custom Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, and Vivienne Westwood looks; shimmering eye shadow; and radiant complexion. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 27 June 2026 Her dark purple eye shadow matched a floral brooch that bloomed on her chest. — Ann Larson, Time, 11 June 2026 Many fans follow influencers for advice, and pulling up an AI version of a beauty YouTuber to ask what would be a good shade of eye shadow for your face is much easier than sifting through hundreds of previous pieces of content from that influencer. — Taylor Lorenz, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026 If a new handbag or pair of shoes from your favorite designer brand isn’t currently in the cards, purchasing a smooth lip liner or shimmery eye shadow is a small way to treat yourself. — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eye shadow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eye shadow
  1. cold cream
  2. oil
  3. powder
  4. cream
  5. war paint
  6. blush
  7. lotion
  8. lipstick
Noun
  • The new Juneberry & Vitamin C Hydrating Cold Cream Cleanser is not your grandma’s cold cream.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The little dog started howling and suddenly Cher appeared in a bathrobe with cold cream on her face.
    — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
Definition of cold cream
Noun
  • The volatility in the Red Sea is the latest factor impacting oil trade.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • These rising costs at the pump are a direct result of the jump in global oil prices.
    — Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • In a 2022 University of Cincinnati trial, 33 overweight adults ages 50 to 65 with prediabetes and mild memory complaints were given either a daily blueberry powder equivalent to a half-cup of fresh berries or a placebo for 12 weeks.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Build consistency, powder management, machine uptime, inspection throughput and post-processing capacity will determine whether Beehive can turn its investments into thousands of qualified engines.
    — Carolyn Schwaar, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of powder
Noun
  • The 44mm version comes in graphite and silver while the 40mm one is available in graphite and cream.
    — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 22 July 2026
  • The Tarte Tropézienne, an orange blossom cream brioche, was a real joy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • The Indians in Westerns had war paint and whooped like savages.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
  • Once the mongooses have this scented war paint on, the battle starts.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 8 May 2026
Definition of war paint
Noun
  • The formidable shadow pool, cut by black liquid liner, was juxtaposed with light brown brows and bubblegum blush on the apples of her cheeks.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • At first blush, this was viewed as a disappointment to those who expected to see an FDA filing before year-end.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • Reminiscent of bar soap, the stones instantly melt into your skin sans the hassle of applying traditional lotion.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026
  • Anyone who has watched the Sopranos knows there are few sights more soothing than watching Carmela Soprano lather her hands up to her elbows in lotion.
    — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of lotion
Noun
  • There’s one scene where Claudia’s putting on lipstick and her hand shakes when Louis is talking.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Girl of the Year leans into Gemini’s rebellious nature with a plume of cigarette smoke, black leather, incense, and lipstick.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 July 2026
Definition of lipstick

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