Eye shadow is a cosmetic product that is applied on the eyelids and under eyebrows. This is done to accentuate wearers (usually female) eyes, give them depth, dimension, and make them more attractive and noticeable. Over the course of history, many civilizations used eye shadow as an important part of their fashion and religion, creating countless types of colors and eye shadow textures. Because eye shadow can quickly and effectively totally change the appearance of ones face, stage and film actors used this cosmetic product to form the look of their iconic roles.