Korean Dictionary
How to say "Eyeshadow" in Korean
“Eyeshadow” in Korean is 아이섀도 (pronounced "ai syaedo").
아이섀도
ai syaedo
Usage & Context
아이섀도 palettes from Korean brands like Romand, 3CE, and Holika Holika offer a range of colors popular with Korean and international makeup enthusiasts. Korean 아이섀도 looks tend to favor natural earthy tones and subtle shimmers for everyday wear. K-beauty eye look tutorials have made Korean 아이섀도 techniques popular worldwide.
Example Sentence
아이섀도로 자연스러운 음영을 연출했어요.
I created a natural shadow effect with eyeshadow.
How to use 아이섀도 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Eyeshadow” is 아이섀도, romanized as ai syaedo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'a-i syae-do' — loanword. 'ai' like 'eye', 'syaedo' approximates 'shadow' with Korean rules, 'syae' like 'sheh'.
More Example Sentences
makeup artist tip
팔레트 하나로 다양한 아이섀도 연출이 가능해요.
One palette allows various eyeshadow looks.
personal preference
브라운 계열 아이섀도를 제일 좋아해요.
I like brown-toned eyeshadow the most.
makeup learning struggle
아이섀도 블렌딩이 제일 어려워요.
Eyeshadow blending is the hardest part.
Cultural Context
아이섀도 in K-beauty favors warm brown, coral, and peach tones rather than bold/glittery Western styles. Iconic Korean palettes include 롬앤 (Romand) 'Better Than Palette' and 클리오 'Prism Air'. The single-pan system ('싱글 섀도') is popular too. Gradient shading to make eyes look bigger is a signature technique, often paired with light 'aegyo-sal' highlights.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
아이섀도 발라요.
I apply eyeshadow.
아이섀도 팔레트 새로 샀어요.
I bought a new eyeshadow palette.
아이섀도 색이 예뻐요.
The eyeshadow color is pretty.
Related Expressions
팔레트
palleteu
palette
브러쉬
beureosi
brush
블렌딩
beullending
blending
애교살
aegyosal
under-eye aegyo bulge
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