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eyeshadow palette

eyeshadow palette

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A small box of colored powders or creams used to put color on the eyes
  • noun
  • /ˈaɪˌʃædoʊ ˈpælɪt/
translation icon : paleta de sombras de ojos
  • This palette isn't too big to begin with, but if you're heading away for the weekend or just want to bring along your eyeshadows to transform your look from office to after hours, then the eyeshadow palette comes out (which is incredibly small and slim), and even has its own small mirror in the lid.

So the Jeffree Star Cremated Eyeshadow Palette is up for review.

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Examples

  • Flip the clasp to reveal a mirror and several wells that hold the eyeshadow palette, eye gel, liner, and applicator.

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  • I'm going to be using two different eyeshadow palettes for this look.

  • OK, the eyeshadow palette I am most excited about.

  • And then finally for the eyeshadow palette, this is just so good.

  • So this is the eyeshadow palette called party.

  • The eyeshadow palette is basically a smaller version of the larger one.

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  • The eyeshadow palette is very pretty.

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  • An eyeshadow palette that contains a variety of different finishes is always greatly appreciated.

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  • This eyeshadow palette contains an array of neutral and pretty plum shadows that can easily work for creating day and/or night looks.

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  • The new eyeshadow palette features vibrant colors that can create numerous looks.

Synonyms

eyeshadow
vseyeshadow palette
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Makeup that you put on the eyelids or under the eyes to make them look brighter

is sold as a boxed set offering many color choices
shimmery eyeshadow
vseyeshadow palette
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Makeup for the eyelids that has a soft shiny finish

is a boxed selection of multiple shades rather than a single finish

How Varied

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Surface Forms

Morphology

eyeshadow + palette

The compound combines 'eyeshadow' (cosmetic color for eyelids) with 'palette' (a board or selection of colors), so a learner who knows both words can readily infer it denotes a selection or set of eyeshadows. The metaphoric extension of 'palette' to mean a range or container of colors is common cross-linguistically and follows standard composition, making the phrase immediately comprehensible.

Etymology

The name eyeshadow palette comes from the idea of an artist's palette — a small tray or box with many colors to pick and mix. Here the colors are for the eye and the 'shadow' effect you paint on the eyelid, so the name means a single box or set of eye makeup colors.