What to Know About Colored Contacts—and Why You Shouldn’t Buy Over-the-Counter Brands
Bored of your eye color and want to change it up for a day? Colored contacts give you that power for a subtle, removable makeover that takes literally seconds to apply. The catch is knowing how to safely get the right pair for this beauty trick that isn’t as mainstream in the U.S. as it is in Asia.For years, colored contacts have made headline-generating appearances on celebrities like Selena Gomez and Kylie Jenner. More recently, Blackpink’s Jisoo wore them to Dior’s Paris Fashion Week show in late September. Jisoo in colored contacts at Paris Fashion Week this October.Selena Gomez in colored contacts at the 2015 American Music AwardsK-pop idols, in fact, regularly change their eye color with lenses for visuals and music videos. Girl group NewJeans even partnered with major Korean colored contact brand Olens to model their offerings.The choices are more plentiful than ever, with online brands like Olens, PinkyParadise, and Solotica offering a dizzying array of colors and low prices on...