Makeup techniques for enhancing eye color through colorimetry

Professional makeup artist Cristina G. Nuevo suggests using colorimetry to enhance the appearance of eye color by selecting eyeshadow tones that create contrast with the iris. This approach, often referred to on social media as ‘eyemaxxing’, focuses on using the color wheel to find opposing shades that intensify specific nuances of the eye.

For individuals with blue eyes, Nuevo recommends using warm tones such as copper, bronze, terracotta, and peach to create a visual contrast. For those with light-colored irises, copper and pink tones can provide luminosity. This technique is particularly noted as a useful method for women over 50 who seek to enhance their features using lighter textures and minimal products rather than heavy makeup.