How To Make The Most Of Your Coloured Contact Lenses
Wearing coloured contact lenses is an awesome way to change your look. However, it’s not just about wearing contact lenses in whatever colour you fancy. To make the most of your coloured contact lenses and ensure that you look your absolute best, here are four things you need to do.
- Get an eye exam.
There are coloured contact lenses that have corrective power, and there are coloured contact lenses that don’t (Plano). Which type you need depends on whether or not you have vision problems.
If you have an existing vision problem, then you likely already wear either contact lenses or eyeglasses. In this case, you need coloured contact lenses that provide vision correction. On the other hand, if you have 20/20 vision, then you can opt for Plano coloured contact lenses. Either way, you’ll need a valid prescription before you can buy coloured contact lenses.
COVID-19 is still a threat, so the safest way to have your eyes checked and get a prescription is through an online eye exam. You take the online eye exam from the comfort of your home, which means you don’t have to worry about exposing yourself to COVID-19.
In addition to being safe, online eye exams are also accurate. A licensed eye care professional will review your result, so you can be sure that the prescription you receive will be for coloured contact lenses that are right for you.
- Wear the right tint.
Coloured contact lenses are available in different tints.
There are visibility tint contact lenses which have a very light green or blue tint. Wearing these contact lenses will not change your eye colour at all. The tint is only there so that the contact lenses are easier to see if you drop them.
There are enhancement tint contact lenses which have a darker tint. These contact lenses won’t change your eye colour. They can only enhance your natural eye colour, hence their name.
There are opaque tint contact lenses which have a dark, nearly solid tint. These contact lenses are the only ones that can completely change your eye colour.
Think of your goal to determine which tint is ideal for you. If you only want to brighten up the natural colour of your eyes, then wear enhancement tint contact lenses. If you want an altogether different eye colour, then go for opaque tint contact lenses.
- Choose a colour that matches your skin tone.
The colour you choose depends entirely on you. For the perfect look, though, choosing a colour that complements your skin tone is paramount. If you’re unsure of how to choose, here’s an easy guide that you can follow
- Light skin tone – If you have a fair complexion, you can wear coloured contact lenses in shades of blue, violet, and grey. Your choices include aqua, purple, and dark grey.
- Medium skin tone – If you have a medium (olive-coloured) complexion, then contact lenses in shades of green, brown, and grey will look great on you. Your choices include sea green, hazel, and honey.
- Warm skin tone – If you have light to dark brown skin, contact lenses in different shades of brown will suit you. Your choices include golden brown, honey, and pure hazel.
- Use colour contrasts.
The best way to accentuate your coloured contact lenses with makeup is to take advantage of colour contrasts. Doing so will bring out the colour of your eyes and make you look even more vibrant.
If you’re wearing green lenses, contrast the green with makeup in shades of pink and purple. Meanwhile, if you’re wearing blue lenses, wear makeup in shades of brown like copper or bronze.
Conclusion
Wearing coloured contact lenses is a great way to take your current look to another level. You just have to make sure that you know how to maximise the effect of your coloured contact lenses. First, you need an eye exam to get a valid prescription. Second, you need to determine which tint fits your style goals. Third, pick a colour that matches your skin tone. Last but not least, use colour contrasts when wearing makeup to highlight the colour of your contact lenses.
