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Holiday Guide to Colored Contact Lenses

This holiday season, spice up your little black Christmas dress or New Years Eve mini with richly tinted colored contact lenses.

Here's a fun guide to help you choose the best look for your natural coloring.

For Dark Brown Eyes, Brown Hair, & Medium to Dark Complexion

holiday colored contact lenses for dark eyes TryFreshlook Colorblends Green or Gemstone Green for richer color.

green contacts from freshlook rich green contacts from freshlook

Play them up with darker eye make-up, full lashes and barely there lips for a smoldering gaze.

For Light Eyes, Brown Hair, Light to Medium Complexion

holiday colored contact lenses for light eyes Try an opaque grey lens such as Triple Color Gray.

triple color gray contacts

The opaque grey lens will work on dark eyes too and combines with a dark outer ring for eye definition.

For makeup, try lining the bottom ledge of your eye with white eyeliner to give yourself a dewy serene look.

For Light Eyes, Light Hair, Light to Medium Complexion

holiday colored contact lenses for light eyes With this coloring, why not try something a little different?

TryAllure lenses - these clear contact lenses feature a dark ring around the iris. The effect is a bigger brighter looking eye that is totally natural looking.

Use a shimmery white eye shadow and black liquid eyeliner with this lens to make your eyes pop.

For Light Eyes, Red Hair, Light to Medium Complexion

holiday colored contact lenses for green eyes If you have red or auburn hair, try Triple Color Sky Blue. The dark outline (limbal ring) defines the eye.

bright blue contacts

Add neutral shadows for sleek and sophisticated look or shimmery light shadows for a glam look.

For Dark Eyes, Dark Hair, Dark Complexion

gold colored contact lenses for black eyes gold contact lenses Add some bling to your eyes this season with Sparkles Gold lenses- These fun lenses have subtle golden sparkles that add shimmer and depth to your eyes.

While not recommended for light eyes, these lenses need a dark background to really shine!

violet contacts Another idea is to try violet, like Freshlook Colorblends Amethyst.

Add some high sparkle gloss to your lips to complete this polished look.

Dark Eyes, Dark Hair, Light complexion

holiday colored contact lenses for brown eyes You'd look stunning in blue! acuve blue sapphire colored contacts TryAcuvue 2 Sapphire Blue. These opaques are a bright shade of blue that'll intensify your gaze.

Remember, dark eyes are the hardest color to change and usually require an opaque lens to create any noticeable difference.

Lighten and enhance your eyes with smoky eye makeup to really get some attention.

Please note: contact lenses, even if worn for cosmetic reasons, are medical devices that should be worn under the prescription, direction, and supervision of an eye care professional.