eye shadow
noun
: a cosmetic cream or powder in one of various colors that is applied to the eyelids to accent the eyes
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Kravitz wore her brunette tresses in a sleek updo with loose tendrils, while her makeup consisted of beige eye shadow, winged eyeliner and a nude lip.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Her makeup is just as flamboyant: High-contrast eye shadow, wispy lashes, bold brows, and glossy lips are part of her signature look.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
Fox wore her blond tresses in a messy updo, courtesy of hairdresser John Novotny, while her makeup consisted of gray eye shadow, pink blush and a nude lip.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
There are many eye shadow primers out there, but makeup artists swear by the following formulas for creating level canvases and seamless looks on the delicate, wrinkle-prone skin around the eye area.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Her makeup is just as flamboyant: High-contrast eye shadow, wispy lashes, bold brows, and glossy lips are part of her signature look.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
Fox wore her blond tresses in a messy updo, courtesy of hairdresser John Novotny, while her makeup consisted of gray eye shadow, pink blush and a nude lip.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
There are many eye shadow primers out there, but makeup artists swear by the following formulas for creating level canvases and seamless looks on the delicate, wrinkle-prone skin around the eye area.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Eye shadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20shadow. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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