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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Ngo coats the nail with a matte primer, which creates a smooth base, before buffing eye shadow across the surface with a nail sponge.
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
This can make under-eye shadows and fine lines look softer and less pronounced in the short term.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
This can make under-eye shadows and fine lines look softer and less pronounced in the short term.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Many fans follow influencers for advice, and pulling up an AI version of a beauty YouTuber to ask what would be a good shade of eye shadow for your face is much easier than sifting through hundreds of previous pieces of content from that influencer.
—Taylor Lorenz, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
This can make under-eye shadows and fine lines look softer and less pronounced in the short term.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
This can make under-eye shadows and fine lines look softer and less pronounced in the short term.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Many fans follow influencers for advice, and pulling up an AI version of a beauty YouTuber to ask what would be a good shade of eye shadow for your face is much easier than sifting through hundreds of previous pieces of content from that influencer.
—Taylor Lorenz, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Eye shadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20shadow. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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