Color contacts 101: How to choose the right color contacts for you
A relatively new trend popularised in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, color contact lenses allows you to change up your style and appearance in a more subtle way. Available in a range of different colors, you can easily match your color contacts to your outfit, mood or even makeup look! However, with so many color contacts styles and brands on the market, how do you choose a pair that fits you best? Read on to find out what to look out for when choosing your first pair of color contact lenses!
Start with the perfect fit
Arguably the most important step to choosing the right pair of color contacts is finding a pair that fits well because no matter how striking or beautiful it looks if your eyes get abnormally dry or irritated while wearing your color contacts, you risk damaging your eyes. If you’ve never been fitted for or worn contact lenses before, we don’t recommend you order a pair blindly, as that can increase your risk for complications such as corneal ulcers. We do suggest that you get fitted in person by a reputable optometrist before you order a pair of color contacts online.
Another factor that determines how comfortable your lenses are in the lens softness. Lenses that are softer and have a higher amount of water content are great at reducing the amount of pressure you can feel. Moreover, contact lenses with higher water content generally mean that your chances of having dry eyes from wearing the lenses are greatly reduced.
Don’t forget to consider the diameter of the lenses of your choice
Different color contact lens brands will have lenses with different diameters, some are specially made larger for a more wide-eyed Bambi look, whereas some brands make lenses with smaller pupil diameters so that their color lenses look more natural once on. And depending on what kind of look you are looking for you might gravitate towards a certain style. Just keep in mind that color contact lenses that have a diameter wider than 13mm mean that more of your sclera will be covered. While it may look good on some people, it can also make you look very unnatural. If it’s your first time trying on a pair of color contact lenses, and you’re not sure if you would like the wide-eye look, it’s best to go with a brand that carries lenses with a smaller diameter.
The right color can make a world of a difference
Choices are abundant when it comes to colored contacts but finding the right pair that won't clash with your skin tone takes a little bit of knowledge of how undertones work. If you have a warm undertone, it would be the most ideal to get a pair of contact lenses that are also warm-toned. For example, rosy brown or REAL BROWN color contacts will be the most ideal pair for you. Since these colors won't make your complexion look dull or wash you out. If you have a neutral undertone, you’re in luck, because no matter what color you choose it will look good on you. Following the same concept as those with warm undertones, people with cool undertones will look best with blue, purple, green or amber colored contact lenses.
There are also different levels of colors and tints for you to consider. If you just want to enhance your natural eye color or only want a very subtle change, then color contacts from the Japanese brand ReVIA and EYEDDiCT are your best bet. For those who want a brighter pop of color, contact lenses with vivid tints and colorways from the Korean brand OLENS Spanish Circle series or OLENS VIVIRING series are the ones for you. And if you just want to enhance the size of your pupil to make your eyes look bigger and more doll-like, lenses from STAYMEE will be right up your alley.
Ultimately these points are just guidelines that will hopefully help you find a pair or two of color contact lenses that you’ll love! After all, there are no set rules, and finding the perfect pair of color contacts will mostly depend on your personal preference. However, just remember to do proper research, remember to properly care for your contact lenses, and just have fun!