eye shadow

noun

: a cosmetic cream or powder in one of various colors that is applied to the eyelids to accent the eyes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Lipa sported sparkling light green eye shadow, along with a rosy lip and a half-ponytail hairdo.

Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Nov. 2022 Reese wore brown eye shadow which created a striking contrast with her blue eyes.

Country Living Staff, Country Living, 19 Oct. 2022 Yes, this palette is primarily brown shadows, but monochromatic brown is having a moment right now — plus, there's enough variety and dimension in these shades to create endless trend-defying eye shadow looks.

Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 5 Oct. 2022 As the videos continue, Khloé gets an anime blush filter that's on her face as Chicago starts applying eye shadow.

Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2022 To break up all of the black and red, do as Aguilera did and top your lids with glitter eye shadow.

Taylor Lane, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2022 On May 19, 2003, The Manhattan Mercury ran a front-page article about Ms. Britt Cool — dressed in a lilac shirt with eye shadow to match, holding a bunch of asparagus.

New York Times, 16 July 2022 This particular rainbow one-piece, worn with nude fishnets and acrylic nails longer than my fingers, tied her multicolored rhinestone outfit to the baby blue eye shadow and hair highlights.

Talia Gutierrez, Allure, 2 May 2022 This gentle yet effective formula broke down my eye shadow, liner, residual lash glue, and eye primer in one easy swipe, without stripping my skin of moisture or stinging my eyes in the process.

Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 7 Oct. 2022 See More

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