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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Jones wore her dark tresses in a side part, while her makeup consisted of brown eye shadow, pink blush and a glossy nude lip.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Keys sported dark blue eye shadow and short blue earrings to complete the look.
Gaultier, who posed with her, wore an all-black ensemble, offset by a white button-up shirt and a leather jacket.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 May 2025
Vogel was responsible for Anderson’s trademark 1990s glam, featuring smoky eye shadow, ultra-thin brows, and a nude lipstick.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
For the runway, Levy played with a range of eye shadow shades and opacities on the lips, from sheer, pearlescent lilac to full-on, shimmering lime green.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 May 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Keys sported dark blue eye shadow and short blue earrings to complete the look.
Gaultier, who posed with her, wore an all-black ensemble, offset by a white button-up shirt and a leather jacket.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 May 2025
Vogel was responsible for Anderson’s trademark 1990s glam, featuring smoky eye shadow, ultra-thin brows, and a nude lipstick.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
For the runway, Levy played with a range of eye shadow shades and opacities on the lips, from sheer, pearlescent lilac to full-on, shimmering lime green.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 May 2025
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“Eye shadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20shadow. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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