Aesthetic Make-Up Blog

We all know about colored contact lenses (used to alter the appearance of one’s eyecolor,) but if you think those are fancy, then you’ve never seen Circle-lenses. Spotted in magazines, and on famous celebrities, these lenses have been the rage in Asia for a few years now, and are currently taking the world by storm.

Simply speaking, Circle-lenses are cosmetic contact lenses with a dark-colored rim around the iris that can (supposedly) make one’s eyes look bigger and brighter. Apparently, humans are unconsciously attracted to dilated pupils, as the pupil tends to expand when a person is aroused. So essentially, Circle-lenses are used for pretty much the same reasons as eye makeup: to make the eyes more attractive, and mesmerizing. Who wouldn’t want that?

These extra-fancy lenses come in an array of colors; usually brown, violet, blue, gray, and subtle blends thereof.. They also come in a range of…erm…special effects. For instance, there are specific lenses worn to create the illusion of teary or watery eyes, as well as lenses with “overprints” like stars or hearts (really!) The concept may seem a bit too wild for most, but that doesn’t stop the fashion and beauty conscious from embracing this new trend in cosmetic contact lenses.