Coloured Contact Lenses for Dark Eyes

Coloured contact lenses that show on dark eyes

Most of us at Lensmate have brown eyes, so we know the disappointment of putting in a pretty lens and seeing basically nothing change. Light, sheer lenses are made to tint light eyes. On dark brown eyes they just disappear. Everything in this collection has been picked because it has enough pigment to cover dark eyes and still look like a real colour.

The trick is an opaque lens with a printed pattern that sits over your own iris. The best ones layer a few tones, darker on the outside and lighter towards the middle, so they look natural rather than painted on.

Blue contact lenses for brown eyes

Blue is the one we're asked about most, and Profound Blue Contact Lenses are our bestseller. It's an intense blue with tons of pigment, but it still looks natural. On very dark eyes it reads as a clear blue in daylight and more of a soft grey blue indoors. Bora Bora Blue is the one our repeat customers keep coming back for, and Topaz Contact Lenses have no limbal ring for a really soft, subtle blue.

If you want more of a change, Meteor Blue gives a big transformation, and Atlantic Blue, Ice Blue and Paradise Blue are lovely brighter options. Aurora Blue mixes blue and green, a bit like the northern lights.

Green and grey contacts for dark eyes

Green is harder to get right on brown eyes, as it can go muddy. Profound Green, Meadow Green and Natural Green all have a darker outer ring with a lighter centre, which keeps the green looking clean. Green Haze Eyes is brighter, and Tulip Green is a proper explosion of green if you want people to notice.

Grey is a great middle ground. Steel Grey is simple and smart, Norway Grey has a silvery finish, and Luster Grey is highly pigmented, so it shows up well even on very dark eyes. Profound Grey has cool undertones and suits fair skin.

Purple, pink and something warmer

For something fun, Dreamy Purple is a natural style purple you could wear every day, while Grape, Lunar Purple and Purple Haze Eyes are brighter. Gemstone Pink covers brown eyes with a playful pink, and the Stardust Blue, Green and Violet pairs have a little sparkle through them.

Not everyone wants a big change. Profound Brown, Meteor Brown and Mystic Brown give dark eyes a warmer, lighter brown, and Golden Hazel adds a soft golden glow.

Our tips for dark eyes

• Pick a lens with a defined outer ring. It frames the colour and stops your own eye showing through at the edge.
• 14.2mm looks natural. The 14.5mm pairs, like Paradise Blue and Atlantic Blue, give a slightly bigger, bolder iris.
• Colours always look a touch deeper indoors. Check them in daylight before you decide you don't like them.
• Brown or bronze liner makes blue and green lenses stand out more than black does.

Care and wear

All our coloured contact lenses for dark eyes are 1 year wear when you clean and store them properly. Rub and rinse in fresh solution, keep them in a clean case, never use tap water and never sleep in them. Every pair is £12.99, or try two shades with our 2 for £22.99 offer.