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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Here, the vocalist juxtaposed a mature half-sheer white gown with a ballerina bun, blue eyeliner in her bottom lash line, coral and bronze eye shadow on her lids, black mascara and a nude lip.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
These shadow sticks, Revlon's first eye shadow launch of the year, was well-worth the wait.
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Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
That, and her custom Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, and Vivienne Westwood looks; shimmering eye shadow; and radiant complexion.
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Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
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
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
These shadow sticks, Revlon's first eye shadow launch of the year, was well-worth the wait.
—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
That, and her custom Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, and Vivienne Westwood looks; shimmering eye shadow; and radiant complexion.
—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Plus, the jumbo applicator makes targeted application on dark spots, blemishes, and under-eye shadows quick and precise.
—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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“Eye shadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20shadow. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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