Coloured contact lenses are a way to switch up your look without having to do something extreme like cutting your hair or changing out your entire wardrobe. However, choosing the right colour contact lenses is important because not all shades are going to complement your skin tone or look right with your hair colour or your actual eye colour underneath (as not all coloured contact lenses are completely opaque).
Choosing the right lenses to enhance your natural look is important, so here are a few ways in which you can enhance it.
Match skin undertones
It’s important to be mindful of your skin’s undertone and how that might influence the colour of the contact lenses you pick out. For example, if you have cool undertones, with blue and purple veins, then you should choose grey, blue, or violet lenses.
For those who have warm undertones with green veins or close to that colour, opting for hazel, amber/brown shades, or honey would be best.
Those with neutral undertones can often wear a variety of colours from hazel to blue, making them a lucky individual.
Pair with natural eye colour
Your eye colour is an important factor too when it comes to getting the right coloured lenses. While you might not think it would be, as the contact lenses are going over your eyes, not all lenses will completely cover up the colour of your natural eye and may also influence the colour of the lens as a result.
Dark eyes
Those who have dark eyes will need to use opaque lenses to change colour, such as a honey, dark green, or grey, to add depth to their eyes without it looking fake.
Light eyes
Use enhancement tints to help intensify your natural blue or green eyes without a complete transformation.
Consider hair colour
When it comes to hair colour, it’s useful to think about how your hair might look with a change of eye colour. For example, if you’ve got blonde hair, then the contact lenses that will look the best would be blue, soft hazel, or grey.
For those with darker hair or olive skin, you’d be better pairing your contact lenses with green or hazel, for a striking look that still appears quite natural.
Ensure a natural appearance
To ensure a natural appearance, you want to select lenses that have a realistic look, are multi-tonal, and ideally flecked when it comes to the iris colour. That way, it gives a more natural appearance to the lens when placed on the eye.
The best natural lenses will help to blend with your current colour, rather than having it mask the natural eye colour completely.
Be aware of the risks that come with coloured contact lenses that are used for cosmetic purposes. Seeing an eye doctor is always best to do first.
There are many benefits to incorporating colour contact lenses into your outfits and any time where you might want to switch up your appearance for fun. Of course, you’ll want to speak to your eye doctor first to find the most appropriate ones for your eyes to ensure a comfortable and safe fit.
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