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
  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that the lack of oil exports was hitting the state’s revenues.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • To convey those sensory elements, the perfume house began by marrying cherry and davana, then leaned into fractionated patchouli oil and relied on black violet notes for their depth.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • Other large outbreaks this year include a few different salmonella outbreaks associated with jalapeño peppers, moringa leaf powder, eggs and cantaloupe.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Its daily formula is available as a powder in three flavors, as well as capsules.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of powder
Noun
  • At Khaite, electric yellow pumps punched up creams and crisp whites.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the patch, other options for estradiol delivery include pills, creams and sprays.
    — Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 12 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
  • Needless to say, a little blush can completely transform a minimal makeup look.
    — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The show has a modern soundtrack and even a blush-worthy masturbation scene.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • The ones that rose to the top came in lightweight liquid or mousse form and were easy to apply, mixed into lotion or with an application mitt.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2026
  • And don’t underestimate the power of a fragrance-free lotion as a base to help lock in your scent.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of lotion
Noun
  • Thanks in part to celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, and Kim Kardashian, the lip look du jour has evolved far beyond a swipe of lip balm or a touch of lipstick.
    — Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The archive features beauty products originating from the 17th century through the 2000s, with the most valuable item being a Max Factor lipstick belonging to Marilyn Monroe that Parsons secured in an online auction for more than $15,000.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of lipstick

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