The best coloured contact lenses (selected by experts)
Medically reviewed by Jakub Odcházel, DiS., Chief Optician, on 30 Aug 2024. Written by Lentiamo, Maria Chiara Tarsia
Coloured contact lenses are an increasingly popular trend. Many people have worn a pair of coloured lenses at least once in their lives, perhaps at Carnival or Halloween, while others wear them more frequently to emphasise their natural colour or to change it radically.
There are many different types of coloured contact lenses: enhanced tints intensify your natural eye colour, while opaque tints replace your eye colour with exotic patterns like zombie eyes, snakeskin or cat eyes. In addition, most coloured contact lenses are available in prescription versions. Many people already use them instead of the classic clear contact lenses in everyday life.
Summary
Since there's so much choice on the market, it may be difficult to identify which coloured lenses might be exactly what you want.
And so with that in mind, we went through thousands of customer reviews, had a chat with our opticians and finally selected the best coloured contact lenses for you to browse on this very page.
In addition to their aesthetic effect, we considered comfort, breathability and special features.
Most popular coloured contact lenses
5. FreshLook ONE-DAY
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Advantages
- Perfect as toning contact lenses to make your natural eye colour even more bright and special
- With easy handling tint
- Available in prescription and non-prescription versions
- No-stress replacement system. Zero maintenance with these disposable lenses.
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Disadvantages
- Not designed to change the natural eye colour dramatically
- More expensive than lenses with a longer replacement system
- Not available for people with farsightedness prescriptions
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Suitable for
- People who wish to highlight their own eye colour
- Users with delicate eyes
4. ColourVue Big Eyes
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Advantages
- Covering shades, available both with and without prescription
- Wider diameter, designed to beautifully enlarge your irises
- Easy handling and lasting comfort
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Disadvantages
- Not available for people with farsightedness prescriptions
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Suitable for
- Users who want that "anime look" without looking unnatural
- New contacts users
3. Adore
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Advantages
- Available in a huge selection of nuances, both with and without prescription
- Available also in higher prescriptions up to -16.00 for myopia and +10.00 for hyperopia
- High water content to ensure optimal wettability and amazing comfort throughout the day
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Disadvantages
- Less budget-friendly
- Longer replacement period, longer maintenance
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Suitable for
- Users who want to change their natural eye colour (with Adore Tri Tone and Adore Dare)
- People who want to enhance and highlight their natural eye colour (with Adore Bi Tone)
- Wearers who prefer quarterly lenses over daily or monthly replacement lenses
2. Air Optix Colors
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Advantages
- Wide selection of nuances, with or without prescription
- Amazing oxygen transmissibility, for better comfort thanks to the silicone-hydrogel material
- Easy cleaning
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Disadvantages
- Not suitable for users allergic to silicone
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Suitable for
- People who want to change their eye colour achieving a natural effect
- Wearers who suffer from dry eye symptoms
- Users who tend to fall fall asleep with contacts on
1. Freshlook Colorblends
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Advantages
- Available in many natural colours, with or without prescription
- Rich water content
- Equipped with UV filter
- Ideal for new users
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Disadvantages
- Not suitable for those looking for a bold and dramatic effect
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Suitable for
- Those who look for a very natural effect, either to change or enhance their natural eye colour
- New contacts users
Check out Freshlook Colorblends
Best crazy design lenses: ColourVue Crazy Lens
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Advantages
- Super covering lenses that will definitely change your eye colour
- Available in countless options, so your imagination can run wild
- Available both in prescription and non-prescription version
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Disadvantages
- Thick lenses, not suitable for everyday use
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Suitable for
- People who look for that extra something to make their look crazier and scarier
- Halloween parties, Carnival parades, cosplays, festivals, theatre productions
What different types of coloured contact lenses are available?
Basically there are two different types of coloured contact lenses – coloured lenses with and without prescription.
- Prescription colour contacts correct your myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness) as well as enhance or completely change your eye colour.
- Non-corrective coloured contacts have no lens power for vision correction and are worn for cosmetic purposes to change your eye colour.
Enhancement tint
As the name suggests, an enhancing colour is intended to intensify the natural colour of your eyes. Coloured contact lenses with this type of tint are usually best for people who have light eyes and want to make their eye colour more vivid.
Covering and opaque tint
You're looking for brighter colours that will attract all eyes to you? Then opaque contact lenses are just the ticket. They cover your natural eye colour and replace it with a new, vivid colour. Covering tints are available in a large range of colours.
Crazy lenses
Crazy lenses are characterized by their unique colours and patterns. Craziness and extravagance have priority: Whether dragon, snake or flower eyes, crazy lenses are the right choice for every costume on Halloween, Carnival or any other party.What coloured contact lenses should you choose for your eyes?
The choice of coloured contact lenses depends on many factors, such as hair colour, skin tone and personal taste. Try asking yourself:
What kind of look do I want to achieve? Do I want my eyes to look natural or rather dramatic?
Once you find the perfect colour, you can have fun matching clothes, accessories and make-up to your ‘new’ eyes!
Coloured contact lenses for fair eyes
Enhancing lenses are generally best for those with light eyes because they blend with the natural colour, adding that extra touch. In contrast, a blue toning lens will not be very distinguishable on a dark brown iris, while on a green eye it could make for a rather interesting mix.
Coloured contact lenses for dark eyes
The darker your eyes are, the darker or more vivid and opaque your coloured contact lenses should be. A contact lens made for lighter eye colors (blue or green) will not be as visible on a darker eye.
Coloured contact lenses for dressing up and cosplay
Crazy or vividly coloured contact lenses totally cover the natural colour of the eyes, making them the right choice to perfect any costume. Whether for a frightening or playful look, crazy design lenses are definitely the extra detail that will attract all eyes. Get ready for an unforgettable night!
Crazy lenses are available in many design options. No matter what your costume is, you will certainly find the perfect match.
Frequently asked questions
Where to buy coloured contact lenses?
Find your favourite coloured contact lenses at Lentiamo. Simply fill the menus with your favourite colour, enter your parameters and wait for delivery! A world of original, safe and colourful lenses awaits you.
Which coloured contact lenses are best for me?
When it comes to choose the right coloured contacts for you, first of all think about the effect you want to achieve. Would you like to highlight your natural eye colour? Then go for lenses with enhancing tint. These lenses are usually delicately hued and have a sparser pattern printed on. Would you prefer a more radical change to your eye colour? Opt for opaque tinted lenses, that will cover your iris giving a natural but still vivid effect. And how about turning yourself into a fantastic creature? Choose between dozens of crazy lenses and transform yourself every time you want.
Are coloured contact lenses safe?
All the coloured contact lenses available at Lentiamo comply with the highest European standard in matter of security. They are developed with a special technology that traps the coloured pattern between two layers of hydrogel to ensure that no ink will ever come in contact with your eye. If your contacts are not the disposable kind, remember also to purchase a good multipurpose solution to take care and disinfect them after every use.
