box of Freshlook Colour Dailies contact Lenses |
These were the first colour contacts I have ever purchased or tried, so my review might be slightly biased. I have always wanted to try colour contacts because having a different eye colour definitely enhances your overall look. It makes you look very "exotic" and special.
contact lenses with container |
see how much smaller it is compared to "normal" contact lenses? (sorry, my camera wouldn't focus no matter what) |
I chose these because I felt they gave me a very nice natural look. (This was the first time I have worn colour contacts). The optician gave me a chart to choose from, I asked for grey and blue. I choose these "blue" ones because my eyes looked different (in a good way).
You can see how the colours look in this picture. they do not look very dramatic or vivid. The black/brown outline will outline your iris making your eyes look more defined.
me with the colour contacts in "artificial lighting" (please excuse my huge eyebags DX) |
pros:
- easy to wear
- comfortable (as in no dry eyes)
- contours my Iris
- natural look
cons:
- moved a lot (not enough for people to notice, but enough to blur partial parts of my vision)
- not very obvious colour
Lenses Info:
Parameters: Base Curve 8.6. Diameter 13.8.
Manufacturer: CIBA VISION
Packaging: 10 lenses per box.
normal "eye" with no contact lenses (my eyes do not normally look so "big" I had to stretch my lids for this picture) |
with contact lenses (my eyes do not normally look so "big" I had to stretch my lids for this picture) |
Contrary to most people's complaints (about colour contacts) I was really happy that they did not dry my eyes out (I wore these for 6 hours and my eyes didn't feel dry). I didn't feel them much, I only "saw" them since they kept moving (which is really annoying...) and constantly blurred parts of my vision.
with contacts in different lighting (natural lighting) |
Overall, I think these lenses are great if you want a subtle effect, not so if you are going for a dramatic look. I really liked how small they were, less eye surface area was being covered means it does not dry my eyes out at much. I really annoyed at how they moved so easily though especially when I can "see" the lenses.
I will give these 7/10
website: http://www.freshlookcontacts.com/
They look very natural on you. You should wear them next time we go out! =)
ReplyDeleteI have tried colour contacts too...about a year ago, did I tell you? However they expired so I threw them away. I'm currently thinking if I should order a new pair from yesstyle. I think I might buy some in Japan when I go there too.
aww thanks! yeah, I'll do that when we meet next time :)
DeleteI suggest that you go to a optical place and get your eye's "curve" measured before going to Japan/yesstyle to buy them... different brands have different "curvatures (which determine whether the lenses will fit your eye properly or make them very uncomfortable). You can ask for a demo pair, they will provide you with a free pair to try, test it and record the curvature number.
I remembered you talking about them... was this with the purple liquid? :P
Yes the big ones...like 14/15 diameter are a little big on my eyes. It takes me sooo long to put them on. I think I should buy like the smaller diameters...like 12/13. I have been avoiding to go to the optical place because I don't have eye care coverage and I don't want to pay to get my eyes checked, lol.
DeleteYaaaa the purple bottle liquid burned my eyes, omg! T_T Then I tried this other brand re.nu (blue bottle) and it doesn't burn my eyes. I thought the purple bottle was a good brand to use but apparently it's not! Now I know never to buy that brand anymore!
hey Lisa,
Deleteyeah, I hear those are terrible to put in your eyes because they are so big... for optical places, not all places charge a fitting fee, you need to ask around, for most places, do not have to pay them to get them fitted , they make money when you purchase contact lenses from them :) you can get trial lenses and you will know which curvature you are :)
oh yeah, re.nu is a good brand, I used it before :)
Oh really? Okay, I will shop and ask around, thanks! =)
Deleteyup :) and look for those who have a variety of brands they are "supporting" so you can see how different curvatures fit you :)
DeleteI meant "representing" -_____-
Deleteawesome thorough review!
ReplyDeletethanks for your support! :P
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