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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Plus, the jumbo applicator makes targeted application on dark spots, blemishes, and under-eye shadows quick and precise.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Her dark purple eye shadow matched a floral brooch that bloomed on her chest.
—Ann Larson, Time, 11 June 2026
Marc Jacobs Beauty debuted (again) with viral sparkly eye shadow that seemed to signal an end to clean girl makeup.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Its products, such as eyeliners, eye shadows, lipsticks, mascaras and more, can be found on store shelves at Target, Ulta, Walgreens and other national retailers across the country.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
Her dark purple eye shadow matched a floral brooch that bloomed on her chest.
—Ann Larson, Time, 11 June 2026
Marc Jacobs Beauty debuted (again) with viral sparkly eye shadow that seemed to signal an end to clean girl makeup.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Its products, such as eyeliners, eye shadows, lipsticks, mascaras and more, can be found on store shelves at Target, Ulta, Walgreens and other national retailers across the country.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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“Eye shadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20shadow. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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