11th, March 2019 | Oh Jinna

Trending Now: Colored Contact Lenses and Sparkling Eye Lashes and More

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BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL GLARE

Many makeup artists and beauty experts find it very alluring to focus on the eyes when trying to prep up a look. There have been a lot of tips and secrets on how to make your eyes stand out every time. Because admit it or not, prepping up the eyes add so much details to one’s look.

Now, always in the list of every beauty enthusiast are eye makeup tools such as eyebrow pencils, eyeshadow palette, eyeliner, mascara, and the likes.

Without a doubt, these tools help bunch of ways on how to conjure a winsome look for the eyes and the face. But, have you ever thought about how fake eyelashes and contact lenses has that same transformational effect to one’s eyes and face?

THE TREND

Apparently, for beauty gurus and cosmetic lovers, lashes are still on the list of the most popular beauty trend. And thanks to many creative geniuses, today’s lash brands are getting super creative and are definitely great addition to every girl’s beauty list.

According to an article from Bustle, a pop culture website, fake eyelashes are the biggest beauty trend in 2018 and a lot of these lashes are getting super weird.

Moreover, when we talk about the beauty value of contact lenses, certainly one could argue that it is a bit strange to include lenses in the beauty list. But there are a lot of colored contact lenses that could do the job.

There are circle lenses that are made to cover not only the iris, but also a portion of the eye’s white part. When worn, these lenses make your eyes big and doe-like, certainly a preferable beauty trend these days – thanks to anime.

There are also lot of colored contact lenses with unexpected colors and special designs on them.

Indeed, not many people consider eyelashes and contact lenses as their go-to products when it comes to beauty transformation.

HOW FAKE EYELASHES GET SO POPULAR, BTW?

According to Allure, Pinterest data reveals that the searches for “lashes” increased profoundly by 152 percent. Fake eyelashes can add quite a bit of oomph to the average beauty routine. They can add volume, length, and add a dramatic effect to your pretty look.

Magnetic Eyelashes

Fake eyelashes are pretty common, right? But have you ever heard of magnetic eyelashes? It’s perhaps one of the most amusing development in the world of eyelashes. And yes, it actually works.

This is a bit of leap from the usual lash attached with adhesive glue. Now, with these magnetic ones, fake lashes are secured to each other in your lash line using tiny magnets.

One of the most sought-after makers of these lashes advancement is the brand Ardell. In their website, you can browse their top selling styles along with a wide list of other equally amazing fake eyelashes.

Upon wearing these magnetic eyelashes, you instantly get four new lashes in addition to yours. Each eye has two sets, one for the top and one for the bottom of your upper lashes. You just have to clamp the set together over your natural lashes using the magnets.

It’s fairly easy, non-glue, and highly accessible lashes. I reckon it would feel amazing to have your eyelashes sandwiched between two strips held together with magnetic force. Brilliant, right? You can view some of the most fascinating lash choices here, if it perks up your interest.

Sparkling Eyelashes

In a recent article in Reader’s Digest, a new trend is literally making our eyes sparkle. These are the sparking eyelashes made with LED lights.

Thank you to F. Lashes, you can have false eyelashes that literally light up. These eyelashes are made with LED lights powered by a watch battery, the lashes turn on with just a click of a button.

These fun and interactive lashes come in variety of fun colors, like pink, blue, red, light blue, white, yellow, and green. Aside from that, you can set up your sparkling eyelashes to either sparkle, blink, or flash in dance mode.

If you wonder if people could notice that they’re on your eyes, don’t worry. The thin wires that connect to each eyelash are nearly invisible.

And other than the small controller that attaches to the back of your head with clips, these amazing eyelashes are lightweight and flexible.

While major LED lash providers, F.Lashes, has stated that their lashes don’t produce heat and won’t cause damage, there’s been no research into the long term results of wearing tiny lights on your lids.

There are also countless knockoff products being sold online and in market stalls, which may not have been made with the same consideration for safety. So be careful in choosing where to buy your products.

WHAT ABOUT COLORED CONTACT LENSES TREND?

In Asia alone, more and more women have included prescription contact lenses into their daily beauty routine.

It’s no secret that glasses and contacts can make for great fashion statements, but with the recent rise in colored contact lenses, you’ve got an entirely new way of showing off your eyes.

COLORED CONTACT LENSES

Colored contacts are a fun and subtle way to liven up your appearance. Wearing contact lenses is a way to be freed from the limitations posed by eye glasses. You can effortlessly show your glamorous eyes without being practically “blind”.

These contact lenses don’t just make the eyes look high-def but they can also enhance their colors along with shimmering highlights and darker outer ring.

While clear contacts are an easier choice for most, the present sees a rise in the use of colored contacts in many forms: bright, dolly, realistic and natural. Even colored contacts for astigmatism, name it, and you would most probably find it nowadays.

In OhMyLens, there is a wide array of choices for colored contact lenses that would be perfect for you. Of course, there are several important steps needed to determine what color and style is for you.

In this article, you will be guided through the different types of color contacts and few important reminders if you are planning to buy some.

PROPER WAY TO APPLY EYE MAKEUP WHEN YOU WEAR CONTACT LENSES

If you wear contact lenses, you might find it hassle and difficult at times to wear eye makeup and experience itching or redness. Luckily, we got some big tips from the pros.

According to Billionaire Beauties, we should always put our contacts first. Well, you don’t want to smear your makeup. So, wear your lenses first as it will prevent you from being in contact with the mascara, eyeliner, and eyeshadow.

Ensure that your hands are clean before touching your contacts – wash your hands thoroughly to avoid transferring any creams, oils, or lotions to the lenses.

Aside from that, it’s highly recommended to use cream based beauty products when wearing lenses. And when removing your eye makeup, remove your contacts first with clean, dry hands.

Be cautious not to tap them into your makeup. Then use your eye makeup remover.

With all these tips and beauty trends, are you ready to step up your look for that next big event? Well, then.

SOURCES

https://www.instyle.com/beauty/magnetic-eyelashes

https://www.bustle.com/p/fake-eyelashes-are-the-biggest-beauty-trend-in-2018-which-means-lashes-are-getting-super-weird-8521677

https://www.billionairebeauties.com/pages/what-comes-first-makeup-or-contact-lens https://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/a19911492/contacts-friendly-makeup/

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