eye shadow

noun

Definition of eye shadownext
as in cold cream

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Recent Examples of eye shadow Her eye shadow, fully framed by matching liner, is nearly as black and velvety as her outfit, and her lips were kept pale with a hint of overlining. — Marci Robin, Allure, 27 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
  • So for every dollar going into oil, gas and coal, close to two now go into clean power.
    — Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The latest conflict between the Saudis and the Houthis began last month after the rebels seized key areas along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical waterway for oil shipments.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of oil
Noun
  • Lys Beauty has launched its Triple Fix pressed powder in Sincere, a new pink shade of which 100 percent of net proceeds during the month of October will be donated to The Pink Agenda, which supports breast cancer research and care.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Shannon manages to cover herself with powder while putting her makeup on.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of powder
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  • His favorites, naturally, are chocolate pie and cookies and cream ice cream, Godsill, who lives in Nampa, said.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Yellow pops with vibrancy when paired with a contrasting purple, but the same shade of yellow can look soft and inviting if paired with cream.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 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
  • In some instances, the Gucci Glow highlighter and blush were also applied on the eyes to add illumination and pigment.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Her highlighted brunette tresses were styled in a side part with subtle waves, while her glam consisted of shimmery champagne eyeshadow, rosy blush, and a matte nude lip.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • The ancient Greeks’ grooming was not limited to hair and beards; men used lotion from head to toe, often multiple times a day, and abrasive powders to brush their teeth.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Purchased by over 1,000 people this month, the nourishing lotion is suitable for use on both the face and neck.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of lotion
Noun
  • Edebiri’s dangling earrings also provided a welcome pop of color, with their wine-hue complementing her berry lipstick.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The buzziest fall 2026 makeup trends include everything from berry tints to bold lipstick worn against an otherwise minimal face—proof that a great lip can be the whole look.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of lipstick

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