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Mastering the Natural Look: How to Make Your Contacts Look Invisible

Mastering the Natural Look: How to Make Your Contacts Look Invisible

Achieving a natural look with colored contacts is easier than you might think. Whether you're aiming for subtle enhancements or a completely invisible effect, the key is in choosing the right lenses and applying them correctly. Here's your guide to making your contacts look invisible while enhancing your natural beauty.

Choosing the Right Contact Lenses

Three close-up images of eyes wearing natural-colored contact lenses in Sunlit Hazel, Biscuit Brown, and Libre Beige, showcasing how these shades blend seamlessly with natural eye colors for a realistic appearance.

Opt for Natural Colors

Choosing lenses that match natural eye colors is crucial. Colors like brown, hazel, beige, and subtle greys tend to blend seamlessly with your own eye color, providing a realistic appearance.

Close-up image of contact lenses from the Sunlit Series in Pink Brown, Hazel, and Deep Blue. The image highlights the importance of the limbal ring in creating a natural look, with a focus on lenses featuring a gradated and dotted limbal ring for a seamless blend with your natural eye color.

The Importance of the Limbal Ring

The limbal ring, or the dark ring around the iris, plays a significant role in how natural your contacts look. For an invisible effect:

- Opt for lenses with a thin to no limbal ring. This allows your natural limbal ring to shine through.

- Avoid 'dashed' limbal ring designs, which are composed of lines ranging from 1-2.5mm long that point towards the center. Instead, choose lenses with a gradated and dotted limbal ring made of individual pixels.

Finding the Right Fit

Properly fitting lenses are essential for comfort and a natural look. Consult with an eye care professional to determine the best fit for your eyes.

Techniques for Natural Application

Clean and Moisturize Your Eyes

Prepare your eyes by ensuring they are clean and well-moisturized. This not only enhances comfort but also ensures a seamless look.

Applying Contacts Correctly

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to apply contact lenses for a natural appearance:

1. Wash your hands thoroughly.

2. Place the lens on your fingertip and ensure it is not inside out.

3. Hold your upper eyelid with one hand and pull down your lower eyelid with the other.

4. Gently place the lens on your eye and blink slowly to center it.

5. Repeat for the other eye.

Blending with Makeup

Enhance your natural look by using makeup that complements your contact lenses. Consider these tips:

- Use neutral eyeshadow tones.

- Apply eyeliner sparingly to avoid overshadowing your contacts.

- Choose mascara that lengthens and defines without clumping.

Enhancing the Natural Look

Close-up of an eye wearing Dewy Hazel contact lenses, highlighting the natural look with details such as a 14.5mm lens diameter, 14.0mm graphic diameter, and a subtle, gradated design. The lens features a thin limbal ring and a natural hazel color for a seamless blend with the eye's natural pigmentation.

Opt for the Right Lens Properties

An 'invisible looking contact lens' means it has the following properties:

- Thin to no limbal ring to let your own natural one shine through.

- A graphic diameter of 13.0mm and below, which mimics the human natural iris (average 12.8mm).

- A gradated and dotted limbal ring design, avoiding 'dashed' lines.

- Natural colors like brown, hazel/beige, and greys.

- The opacity of the design should fade towards the center, blending in with your own eye color and pigmentation.

Choosing the Right Lighting

Lighting can impact how natural your contacts look. For the best effect, choose soft, natural lighting. Avoid harsh, artificial lights that can highlight the edges of your lenses.

Caring for Your Lenses

Close-up of a person inserting a contact lens into their eye, alongside a neatly organized lens care kit with solution, tweezers, and lens case, emphasizing proper cleaning and storage practices to maintain lens comfort and natural appearance.

Proper Cleaning and Storage

Keep your lenses clean to maintain their natural look and comfort:

1. Clean your lenses with a multipurpose solution daily.

2. Store them in a clean lens case filled with fresh solution.

3. Replace your lenses as recommended by the manufacturer.

Replacing Lenses Regularly

Regularly replacing your lenses ensures they stay comfortable and natural-looking. Signs that it’s time to replace your lenses include discomfort, blurry vision, or visible damage.


Achieving an invisible look with your contact lenses is all about choosing the right lenses and applying them correctly. With these tips, you can enjoy the confidence of natural-looking eyes that enhance your beauty subtly and effectively.

Explore EyeCandys' range of natural-looking contact lenses and find your perfect match. Visit our product page to discover lenses designed for a seamless, invisible look.

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Monica Jaco

Monica Jaco

As EyeCandys makeup and beauty guru, Monica brings her extensive knowledge and creative flair to provide styling tips and tricks that make your contacts an active part of your style....

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The information in this post and all EyeCandys blog content is intended for informational and marketing purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. EyeCandys does not offer professional healthcare advice or practice medicine, optometry, or any other healthcare profession. Always consult with your ophthalmologist, optometrist or a qualified healthcare provider for any medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or questions regarding a medical condition.

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