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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The Hannah Montana alum wore her dirty blonde tresses in natural waves with full fringe, while her makeup consisted of taupe eye shadow, muted blush, and lip gloss.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Once liquid blushes, bronzers, and eye shadows came on the scene, many people learned just how dewy and radiant their skin could look when not totally dehydrated with a powder coating.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Unlike the vibrant rainbow tones of her manicure, her lips are a brown hue—though her eye shadow does seem to match the base polish, with its shimmering finish.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
Most often, she was seen with protruding, sculptural hair, abstract eye shadow, and vibrant lip colors, all in line with her aesthetic at the Mugler 1986 show.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Once liquid blushes, bronzers, and eye shadows came on the scene, many people learned just how dewy and radiant their skin could look when not totally dehydrated with a powder coating.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Unlike the vibrant rainbow tones of her manicure, her lips are a brown hue—though her eye shadow does seem to match the base polish, with its shimmering finish.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
Most often, she was seen with protruding, sculptural hair, abstract eye shadow, and vibrant lip colors, all in line with her aesthetic at the Mugler 1986 show.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Eye shadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20shadow. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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