eye shadow

noun

Definition of eye shadownext
as in cold cream

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Recent Examples of eye shadow Casillas then swept a champagne color under her brows and a shimmery, pearlescent hue underneath her lower lashline, and paired the blue eye shadow with fluttery lashes and majorly dewy pink blush. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 July 2026 These shadow sticks, Revlon's first eye shadow launch of the year, was well-worth the wait. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 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 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
  • Cobbler purists often like to pair their servings with a sidecar of cold cream to shower on top.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026
  • The new Juneberry & Vitamin C Hydrating Cold Cream Cleanser is not your grandma’s cold cream.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Definition of cold cream
Noun
  • Some oil companies have developed new tactics to enable their tankers to pass undetected through the waterway.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • Like everyone in Colorado, officials at Vail Resorts are hoping for a snowy winter with lots of powder for skiers and snowboarders.
    — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Just look at the rich red paint on the convertible below, as well as the powder-blue finish on the car behind it.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of powder
Noun
  • Some must-try dishes include the cold cream of white bean soup with seasoned crab, diced guanciale marino, and the tomato concassé.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Here, the designer grounded the tonal palette with warm fall florals, a cream table runner, and cozy candlelight.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 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
  • Luong used this liquid blush to restore a natural flush to her makeup, giving her skin a plump, radiant look.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, skin prep sets the stage for better blending and longevity long before reaching for your favorite foundation and blush.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • Like the lotion, this formula features hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin, plus shea butter for an extra conditioning boost.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Exfoliation is the easiest way to combat the issue, and this retinol body lotion addresses it from every angle.
    — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of lotion
Noun
  • Looking back, that moment was more so about trying on who Bell could be rather than the lipstick itself.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Makeup For Ever Artist Color Pencil in Up & Down Tan, and Juvia’s Place lipstick in Mademoiselle and Me.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of lipstick

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