Glowing Black Contact Lenses

Glowing Black looks like a straightforward black lens in normal light. Then the lights go down and you notice it has a slight luminous effect, just enough to give your eyes a strange sheen in the dark. It's subtle, but at a Halloween party it's a lovely little surprise.

We'd go in with realistic expectations. It's a soft luminous look, not a torch. But paired with a dark costume, it gives you that creepy, something's not quite right feeling. Demons, witches, shadow creatures and Day of the Dead looks all work well.

At 14.2mm they're a natural size, so the black sits over your own iris rather than making the eyes look huge. There's a clear pupil so you can see, and 40% water keeps them comfy through a long night.

Halloween notes

• Effect: black in daylight with a slight luminous look in the dark.
• Styling: smoky black shadow all round the eye makes the lenses look deeper.
• Comfort: put them in before face paint and keep your case handy.
• Care: rub and rinse in fresh solution, never tap water, and take them out before sleeping.

Glowing Black contact lenses are non prescription, £12.99 a pair and last a year with proper care. Add another pair of halloween contact lenses and get 2 for £22.99.