eye shadow

noun

Definition of eye shadownext
as in cold cream

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Recent Examples of eye shadow Inspired by Parton’s iconic flashy feminine style, Musgraves wore a formfitting hot-pink sparkly dress with feather trimming, silver hoop earrings, and purple eye shadow. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026 Pick up some new eye shadow and a side of yak steak from Star’s Yak Ranch. — Irene Middleman Thomas, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026 The shimmering extensions took off alongside the booming hair-extension market of the late ’90s and early 2000s, when beauty was increasingly punctuated with rainbow eye shadow, rhinestone decals, and anything that caught the light. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026 Grace Jones even showcased how this combination works with beauty looks by often pairing purple eye shadow or blush with her signature red lips. — Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 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
  • Stir in 1 cup cold cream until mixture begins to clump together.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of cold cream
Noun
  • Inside, Devarana offers a 60-minute traditional Thai oil massage followed by 30 minutes of singing bowl sound healing, combining halotherapy and chakra balancing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The bank said its next moves on interest rates will largely hinge on what happens with the Iran war, which sent oil prices and inflation higher worldwide.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • Shake black garlic powder over popcorn, eggs, potatoes or vegetables.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • And there are things to nibble between bites of noodles, like Chen’s excellent popcorn chicken, cut into bite-size nuggets and dusted with hot chile powder.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of powder
Noun
  • The actor and now-beauty founder wore a slouchy, cream-colored coat from The Row’s pre-fall 2018 collection, layered over a vintage ’70s Morris the Cat T-shirt and relaxed trousers.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
  • She is also styled in a full white suit with Mackage’s cream Madalyn-Glo in high-gloss down and the Yaya-sq sequin jacket.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 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
  • Peak was certainly radiating, thanks to glossy eyelid makeup, rose blush and highlight on her cheeks, and sparkling pink lips.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Lovato and Gomez’s blush duo is now available on Rare’s website.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • This lotion from L’Oréal combines all four into one multitasking day lotion that protects and corrects.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
  • After that came fluffy soft white towels, a good hand soap, lotion, mouthwash and cleaning up after those manscaping sessions all ended up as her green flags.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of lotion
Noun
  • Makeup artist Natalie Dresher recommends using a waterproof nude lip liner across the entire lip rather than only at the edges, then applying lipstick in thin layers and blotting gently with a tissue between coats.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Jenna Ortega paired her hairstyle with natural-finish makeup that let her freckles show through, featuring groomed eyebrows, black eyeliner, mascara, and a satin nude lipstick.
    — María Diez, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of lipstick

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