Definition

Noun: A cosmetic product, typically a colored powder or cream, applied to the eyelids and sometimes the area around the eyes to accentuate or change their appearance.

Usage

"Eyeshadow" is an uncountable noun. It refers to the cosmetic substance itself, not the act of applying it. You talk about wearing, applying, or buying eyeshadow. * She is wearing purple eyeshadow today. * This palette contains twelve different shades of eyeshadow. * I need to buy some new eyeshadow.

Examples

• Her blue eyeshadow matched her dress perfectly.
• For a natural look, use a light brown eyeshadow.
• The eyeshadow creased after a few hours.
• He admired the artistic blend of eyeshadow on her eyelids.

Advanced Usage

• "To have one's eyeshadow on": To be wearing eyeshadow.
  • Does she have her eyeshadow on yet?
• "A sweep of eyeshadow": A light, broad application of eyeshadow.
  • She added a quick sweep of neutral eyeshadow.

Variants and Related Words

• Eyeshadow brush (n): A small brush specifically designed for applying eyeshadow.
• Eyeshadow primer (n): A base applied to eyelids before eyeshadow to improve its longevity and color intensity.
• Cream eyeshadow (n): Eyeshadow with a creamy, often stick or potted, formulation.
• Powder eyeshadow (n): The most common form, a dry powder pressed into a pan.

Synonyms

• Eye makeup (n): A broader term for any cosmetic applied to the eye area, including eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara.
• Lid color (n): Informal term for eyeshadow.
• Pigment (n): In cosmetic contexts, can refer to highly concentrated color powder used like eyeshadow.

Related Phrases

• "To blend one's eyeshadow": To smoothly merge different eyeshadow colors together on the eyelid.
  • It's important to blend your eyeshadow well to avoid harsh lines.
• "To pack on the eyeshadow": To apply eyeshadow heavily or with high intensity.
  • For the stage, she had to pack on the eyeshadow so it would be visible from a distance.

Noun

1. makeup consisting of a cosmetic substance used to darken the eyes