eyeshadow

Cosmetic lid tint

Eyeshadow is cosmetic powder or cream applied to the eyelids to add color and depth around the eyes.

It comes in countless shades and finishes—matte, shimmer, glitter—and can be subtle or dramatic: She blended three shades of eyeshadow for a smoky eye.

Also spelled as two words: eye shadow.

cosmetic

makeup

Products for beautifying faces

shimmer · matte · sparkle · highlighter · eyeliner · mascara · primer · blush · concealer · foundation

palette

shades

Variations in darkness

  • pigmentsColor-giving compounds
  • hueColor's specific character
  • tintFaint color addition

spectrum · swatch · matte · shimmer · pastel · neon · monochrome · vibrancy · saturation · gradient

application

blending

Combining into uniformity

  • brushBristled cleaning tool
  • creaseLine from folding
  • lidRemovable container cover

primer · base · sweep · pat · build · layer · blend · stipple · diffuse · pack

anatomy

lid

Removable container cover

socket · hood · waterline · orbital

style

glamour

Fascinating, elegant attractiveness

dramatic · natural · bold · subtle · sultry · smoky · editorial · bridal · evening · daytime

expression

self-expression

Conveying one's inner world

empowerment · identity · confidence · reinvention · experimentation · mood · persona · statement · individuality · boldness

Categories
Opposites
application vs. removal

eyeshadowmakeup remover

Product dissolving cosmetics

eye makeup remover · cleansing balm · cold cream

cosmetic adornment vs. unadorned appearance

eyeshadownatural look

Unaffected, unadorned presentation

bare face · au naturel

facial cosmetic location

eyeshadowlipstick

Cosmetic for coloring lips

lip gloss · blush · rouge · lip liner · foundation

Phrases
Family

eyeshadows, eyeshadowed

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G