What might cover a lid (9)

I believe the answer is:

eyeshadow

(Other definitions for eyeshadow that I've seen before include "part of make-up" , "Face application" , "application to viewers" , "beauty aid" , "cosmetic" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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