Purim 2024: How to Choose the Perfect Colored Contact Lenses for Your Costume?

If you're looking for a costume that combines elegance and mystery, like a dark princess, a forest fairy, or simply want to enhance your natural beauty, natural colored lenses are the perfect choice. They come in shades like deep blue, emerald green, light gray, or honey brown, and create a subtle yet significant change.

They blend with your natural eye color and create a mesmerizing look, as if it were your actual eye color. Such colored lenses are also great if you want to enjoy changing your eye color throughout the year, not just on Purim.

Here's where colored lenses come in that are meant to shock, surprise, and create an unforgettable impression. Think of characters like vampires, zombies, fantasy characters, or even superheroes. Glowing red lenses, completely white (for a "zombie eye" look), deep black, or bright yellow – they're all part of this category.

There are also lenses with special patterns, like cat eye, dragon eye, or spiral lenses. With such colored contact lenses, you transform your eyes into an accessory in themselves, drawing all the attention.

To choose the perfect shade, it's worth thinking about a few things: Your costume: Are you dressing as a specific character whose eye color is known? (For example: red for a vampire, green for a cat). Skin tone: Certain shades will suit light skin better, and others darker skin. For example, light blue or gray lenses can look more dramatic on darker skin, while green or honey-brown lenses can brighten fair complexions. * Hair color: Also consider your hair color, it can affect the overall look.

Good to know: If you're unsure which shade would suit you best, especially if you want natural colored lenses that also work for everyday wear, you can take advantage of personal color consultation services. Fancy Look, for example, offers such a service to help you choose the shade that will perfectly blend with your natural eye color, skin tone, and hair color.

Make sure the colored contact lenses you purchase are approved by the Israeli Ministry of Health. This is a quality mark that indicates the lenses meet strict safety and quality standards. All Fancy Look lenses, for example, bear the Ministry of Health approval, which guarantees you peace of mind and eye health.

It's important to know that even if you don't need glasses or vision lenses in your daily life, it's still recommended to consult with an optometrist before purchasing colored contact lenses. An optometrist can check how well the lenses fit your eye structure and ensure they're comfortable and safe to wear. If you do need a prescription, don't worry! Many colored lenses, including Fancy Look's annual colored contact lenses, are available with vision correction, so you can enjoy sharp vision and a change of appearance.

• Hygiene: Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching the lenses. Cleaning solution: Use only cleaning solution designed for contact lenses. Never use tap water! Usage time: Follow the recommended usage times. Although annual lenses are designed for extended use, on Purim, make sure not to sleep in them and remove them before bed. Storage: Keep the lenses in a clean case filled with fresh cleaning solution. Replacement: Annual lenses, as they are, are designed for a full year. Make sure to replace them after the recommended period, even if they still look fine to you.

• To highlight: If you've chosen dramatic colored lenses (like red or white), use makeup that simply highlights them. Thick black eyeliner, false lashes, and dark definition can create a powerful and intriguing look. * To soften: If you've chosen natural colored lenses, you can go with more subtle makeup that just highlights your eyes without stealing the show. Neutral-toned eyeshadows, soft mascara, and a bit of shimmer at the inner corner of your eye will do the trick.

Consider where you'll be celebrating Purim. In low light, bright or glowing lenses can stand out particularly. In daylight, natural colored lenses will look more authentic. Plan your overall look – from hair to shoes – around the effect you want to create with your eye color change.

If this is your first time putting in colored contact lenses, or if you're planning to try a new color or style, practice putting them in and taking them out a few days before Purim. This will save you unnecessary stress on the holiday and ensure you feel comfortable and confident with the lenses.