Let`s
face it! From time to time, we all love to reinvent
ourselves. In the past, the beauty world provided us
with ways to change our hair, skin tone color and body.
Now, with the advent of color contact lenses, we can
even change our eye color. There are two types of color
contact lenses. If you are looking for a conservative,
less dramatic change in your appearance, consider a
color-enhancing contact lens. These lenses have a subtle
light tint that will either cover the entire lens or
just the outer edge of the iris. Like the name implies,
color-enhancing lenses enhance your own natural eye
color. However, they are only effective if you use a
lens that is the same color as your own.
If
you are looking for a more dramatic change in your
appearance, consider purchasing a pair of opaque contact
lenses. These lenses will completely change your eye
color. However, the color will vary from person to
person, so you personal look will be completely unique!
While changing eye color can be fun, it behooves you to
choose the right makeup to enhance your new color. Here
are a few ideas.
Your
first task is to choose the best color contact lens to
compliment your skin tone. For example, if you have fair
skin, choose a light green, blue-green, blue or
turquoise lens. If you choose green lenses, wear a light
green eye shadow. If your lenses are blue, you can use
blue eye shadow, but choose a shade that is lighter than
your eye color.
Eyeliner should be brown, as opposed to black. Black has
a tendency to look harsh on fair skin. If you are using
blue contact lenses, consider trying blue mascara. It
will add a whole new meaning to the words "deep blue
eyes!"
Women
with medium-toned skin color should consider blue or
violet contact lenses. Taupe, brown or plum-colored eye
shadow will do justice to these lenses. If you would
prefer to go with turquoise or amethyst-colored contact
lenses, dark lavender or plum-colored eye shadow, with a
dash of sliver across your eyelids will make your eyes
look absolutely intriguing!
For a
highly dramatic effect, women with darker skin should
consider amethyst, sapphire, deep blue or green lenses.
Maximize the effect of your new, intense green eyes by
adding some bronze shadow in the crease. Mauve or brown
shadow will accentuate the beauty of your blue or
amethyst contact lenses. Turquoise lens wearers should
consider amber-colored eye shadows.
Pink
and red lipstick colors are your best bet for drawing
attention to your spectacular new eye color. Be sure to
apply your makeup, especially your mascara, after your
lenses are in place. Use a high quality water-based
mascara. If your eyes tend to be sensitive, consider
some of the special types of makeup that are designed
specifically for contact lens wearers.
