[Sponsored] Lens review: EyeCandys Doe Golden Brown

Welcome in to my blog!

I will be reviewing another pair of colored contact lenses that EyeCandys kindly sent me for reviewing purposes today. This is the second of the three planned reviews and, with that said, the lens I will showcase in this post is the EyeCandys Doe Golden Brown!

The lenses that I'm reviewing in this blog post were sponsored by EyeCandys, meaning that I did not pay for the product(s) myself. This does, however, not affect my honesty in any way. Everything written in this review is my genuine opinion; I don't ever compromise my true thoughts, feelings nor experiences dealing with any shop. My integrity can't be bought.

Discount code 10SAMURAI gives 10% off your order (two pairs minimum) at EyeCandys!

Base curve: 8.6 mm
Diameter: 14.2 mm

Water content: 40%

Life span: 3 months

This is part of a collaboration with the online circle lens store EyeCandys which I have reviewed more in detail over at my previous review here, please click the link if you wish to read my true experiences dealing with the store itself (impressions, customer service, shipping times etc). ^^ 

These lenses came individually packaged in those small cutesy cardboard boxes that are very summery and sweet in style! I'm pretty sure the singular packaging is to make it easier for people to order who have different prescriptions in each eye, which is rather common – I am one of them lol, but my vision defect is minor enough that I can wear plano lenses for cosplay purposes just fine. It's easier to just put my glasses on if I need to, aka when I have to see far during a concert, panel or such.
But if you need prescription lenses most of EyeCandys assortment goes up to -8.00, which is nice!

I had to take a photo of the lenses in a lens case because it was impossible to get a good shot of the lenses in their blisters due to the blisters having a matte finish, making it hard to distinguish the pattern and style of the lens; I don't usually take lens case photos but in this case it was necessary to be able to show what the lenses look like when they're not worn. :) 

One lens in.

I put one lens in (always soak your lenses in all-purpose lens solution for about 8 hours before wearing them for the first time!) and just like with the Doe Blues I wore before these can be a bit hard to differentiate between the 'wrong' and 'right' side due to both sides of the lens being identical and the curvature difference being really slight! Just make sure to pay attention, even if you're an avid contact lens wearer like me, because even I had to do a double-take haha. You won't immediately ruin your eyes if you accidentally put the lenses on upside-down but it's always important to be careful with insertion and remember, if a lens ever feels uncomfortable in any way (scratchy, rough etc) always remove it and examine it for any damage or dirt! This is general advice that applies to all lenses – always be vigilant about your eye safety.

The graphic diameter is stated as 12.5 mm on the store which I personally feel is a lot more accurate, in regards to the effect, than the higher diameter marked on the packaging. I'm pretty sure that the reason for the differing values is because yeah, the lens might be 14.2 mm in total diameter but the actual printed, graphic area of the lens is only 12.5 mm and the rest is the empty space at the outer edges of the lens – you actually see this on other lens brands that have smaller-than-average circle lenses as well, Neo (aka Neo Vision) immediately comes to mind!

This is a small, beautifully natural-looking lens. The color shows up as a delicate goldish toffee shade on my light gray-blue eyes and the effect is lovely yet intriguing. I honestly like these a lot more than the blue counterpart – these make my eye color noticeably different yet it doesn't cross any uncanny borders, it's just so natural and pleasing; even the blending effect is top-notch! Because yes, the color transition is so smooth and inconspicuous – there's no hard lines or jarring changes. I could totally pass these off as my real eyes if the other person didn't know what my real eye color actually is. xD It's just so down-to-earth and refined! These also have that same extremely subtle oceanic ripples design (to mimic the patterning of a real iris) that the Doe Blues had but, not gonna lie, I feel that in the Golden Browns it's somehow slightly more visible?
Even the limbal ring is thin, fuzzy and soft – it's of a darker brown shade that compliments the main color really well. It does not provide a dolly or 'anime' look in any way, but it also clearly ain't designed for that anyway.

Lens photos ahead!
All photos taken by me during a morning with a clear sky. All close-up photos are free from color filters and such and that's so that the colors would appear as close to real life as possible.

Indoors, natural room light.

Indoors, yellow room light.

Flash photo.

Bathroom light.

Facing a window indoors, not sun side.

Outdoors, back against the sun. (facing wall)

Outdoors, facing the sun.

Outdoors, facing the sun while under a shadow.

Comfort is basically identical to the Doe Blue lenses, which isn't a surprise considering that both are from the same series. These lenses are made of MPC polymer, a new bio-inspired material that has different characteristics than the commonly used silicone hydrogel – I'm not implying here that one material is strictly superior nor inferior, but I do appreciate lenses that retain moisture due to having naturally very dry and sensitive eyes. I've worn and reviewed over a couple hundred colored contacts to date so I've had my fair share of both good and less good comfort – and with that said I feel like there's something different with how this new material, that EyeCandys lenses are made of, keep your eyes hydrated and comfortable (especially for the first hours). In fact, the second I put these lenses into my newly woken up eyes there was this figurative wave of refreshment, almost as if I had put eyedrops in, except I hadn't; it literally felt like a hydration booster! I usually don't like to embellish or gush but I often lowkey dread putting on lenses early in the morning because odds are that it will exacerbate my already existing eye discomfort so yeah, these lenses actually made my morning more comfortable – not less. The (re)hydration effect isn't like peppermint in your eyes lol but it's certainly distinct and I had a genuine "woah!" reaction. So yeah, if you're like me and struggle with dry eyes and insomnia you might want to give EyeCandys line of lenses a try, especially if you're looking for casual lenses.

All in all this is a great choice for those who want natural lenses, something hidden yet visible. It's a very sophisticated, toned down design meant to enhance your look and natural beauty. The soft golden brown color exudes a sense of calm and warmth, great for enhancing daily looks. Of course you can wear these for costuming too but as I said before, they don't really suit most anime and manga characters due to the naturalness and yeah, lack of vibrancy and impact. You could use them for western media cosplays (especially realistic video games like Red Dead Redemption) with better success – but you could just as well use this kind of natural lenses for historical costumes, tv-shows and series. For this review I did a very loosely wuxia inspired look because I'm hyped about the Where Winds Meet game finally releasing~

Distance photo!

Want to see these lenses in another color? I got one here: Blue

Short summary:

Color: 6/10
Soft and earthly honeyed caramel brown, looks especially alluring in outdoor sunlight!

Design: 5/10

A realistic super delicate design with a rippling ocean effect. Simple yet graceful.

Opacity: 6/10

Changes my eye color yes, but also blends really well. Retains what I'd call "natural transparency".

Enlargement: 1/10

It's hardly enlarging on my eyes at least. Limbal ring is also thin and soft, avoids a dolly look.

Comfort: 9/10

Thin and keeps eyes hydrated well. Very comfortable to wear on dry, sensitive eyes for several hours. The slightly smaller pupil hole might lead to minor vision corner blur (barely noticeable in my opinion).

Naturalness: 10/10

Easily one of the most believable lenses I've worn; I could easily fool someone not accustomed to colored lenses into thinking my eyes are naturally brown lol.

Thank you for reading, more reviews coming soon!
Thank you, EyeCandys! ♡

Shiro Samurai out~

Lens review: G&G Ifax Brown

Hello in the house!

There's gonna be a streak of circle lens reviews coming up and this is the second one in tow! I will be reviewing the G&G Ifax Brown lenses, a classic big and brown circle lens.

Let's go!

Base curve: 8.6 mm
Diameter: 14.0 mm

Water content: 38%

Life span: 1 year (I recommend 6 months)

This is a very typical circle lens design in my opinion – it feels like I've seen dozens of lenses with designs similar to this one yet I can't name a single one from the top of my head. :'D It's just so generic but I don't mean that in a bad way, it's just that this is that kind of design that feels soooo familiar.

It's not a hyper opaque lens, in fact I feel like the color looks more translucent than on your average circle lens. Like I can tell it's brown but in the vials it appears to be so lightly pigmented! 

One lens in.

Once worn they do make my eyes look darker. And bigger. The black limbal ring is frankly quite massive and yeah, it's very bold and thick – which results in a doll-like look. When I look in the mirror with these lenses on I can tell that they make my eye color dark but it's not like a true brown, if that makes sense? I guess it kinda looks like there would be a brown overlay or filter on top of my real eye color? xD It looks pretty nonetheless and there's definitely that illusion of big, captivating eyes!

The lens has this kind of burst effect or I guess a lowkey flowerish design with black streaks running towards the center. As with most circle lenses the pupil hole is large and a decent chunk of your real eye color will thus show through in the middle. I get the feeling that this lens is probably meant for dark-eyed individuals but it looks pretty good on light eyes too.

Lens photos ahead!
All photos taken by me during a morning with a semi-clear sky. All close-up photos are free from color filters and such and that's so that the colors would appear as close to real life as possible.

Indoors, natural room light.

Indoors, yellow room light.

Flash photo.

Bathroom light.

Facing a window indoors, not sun side.

Outdoors, back against the sun. (facing wall)

Outdoors, facing the sun.

Outdoors, facing the sun's direction while under a shadow.

I feel like the comfort is definitely above average – in fact, I wore these twice to an anime convention for a full day in costume (roughly 8 hours) with almost no trouble, save for some very occasional dryness that eventually went away. It should be noted here that I have naturally sensitive eyes very much prone to drying so yeah, anything that I can comfortably wear past a couple hours is already a win in my book. My experiences with G&G lenses (also known as Dueba and/or Barbie) overall is that they're almost always exceptionally comfortable to wear. 

Summa summarum I'd say that this is a solid staple brown lens to pick for a wide variety of purposes – it's versatile enough to be great for everything from cosplay and lolita fashion to casual outings and parties. It might not be like a super distinct or intense brown color, on light eyes at least, but the effect it creates is very sufficient for any dark-eyed anime characters or fashion looks. It's soft and bold at the same time and you can't really go wrong with these lenses – unless you absolutely can't stand the black inner rim that lines the lens and is kinda clashy on light eyes. Yeah, it doesn't blend well at all so, if that's a pet peeve of yours, then you might want to pick something else lol.

Distance photo!

I did wear these lenses for my captain Ukitake cosplay from Bleach earlier this year, you can see how they look from a greater distance in this photoshoot post. ^^

Short summary:

Color: 6/10
A rather translucent brown lens, very mild in color but it does make my eyes look dark.
Design: 6/10
Simple and timeless design. This is one of those classic styles or at least a variation of them.
Opacity: 5/10
The actual brown color is rather sparse. Majority of the effect comes from the black rim and details.
Enlargement: 5/10
There is a notable enlargement effect but it isn't overdone. Limbal ring gives an illusion of a bigger size than it actually is.
Comfort: 8/10
Solid comfort all in all, wearable for a full event day. I don't really feel them and they're thin too.

Naturalness: 3/10
Can't really call these natural due to how thick the black rim is, it's way too dolly to pass despite how soft the brown is.

Stay tuned for more lens reviews, there's more to come!
Shiro Samurai out~

[Sponsored] Lens review: EyeCandys Doe Blue

Hello and welcome in!

Today I will be reviewing a pair of colored contact lenses that EyeCandys recently sent me for review purposes. ^^ This is a new online circle lens store experience for me so yeah, this post will also feature a small review about their site! I did receive three pairs of lenses (which I will be reviewing separately) and I will be starting with the https://eyecandys.com/products/eyecandys-doe-blue-colour-contacts?ref=shirosamuraiEyeCandys Doe Blue!

The lenses that I'm reviewing in this blog post were sponsored by EyeCandys, meaning that I did not pay for the product(s) myself. This does, however, not affect my honesty in any way. Everything written in this review is my genuine opinion; I don't ever compromise my true thoughts, feelings nor experiences dealing with any shop. My integrity can't be bought.

Discount code 10SAMURAI gives 10% off your order (two pairs minimum) at EyeCandys!

Base curve: 8.6 mm
Diameter: 14.2 mm

Water content: 40%

Life span: 3 months

 Before I get around to the actual lens review I want to briefly share my experiences with EyeCandys. They first contacted me at the end of September for a collaboration offer. I had seen advertisements for their shop before on random social media sites so I knew them by name, but I had not bought from them before this. I checked out their store and it seemed legitimate enough, quite easy to browse and they have a fair amount of lenses for sale – with the main focus being on their own brand, EyeCandys, and diverse Korean brands that are new to me (i-Sha, Olola etc). They do have some globally known brands for sale too like Neo Vision, Acuvue, GEO and Freshlooks. They seem to carry prescription options for almost all lenses I've checked, which is good if you need that! They also have these convenient markers highlighting what each lens is good for when you're scrolling, saying stuff like "for dry eyes" and "for dark eyes" etc – it saves you a bit of time as you get a nice overview and thus don't necessarily have to click open each interesting lens to check its specifics. 
The site doesn't stand out from its competitors in terms of visuals and user interfaces, it's rather generic-looking (aside from a doge meme) and has the same style of writing typical to this type of online stores. I feel like your main draw to choose EyeCandys over other shops would be if you're interested in their own brand of lenses (which does have unique designs!) or any of the other Korean brands that the most popular stores don't carry. :) There is a lot of pretty and interesting lenses to choose from and there also seems to be a permanent free shipping offer on orders over 75$, which is always nice! I do notice though that their pricing seem to be a teeny bit on the expensive side when compared to other sites, with 30$ being roughly the average price for a pair. Waiting for sales might be an idea if you're shopping on a budget.

 As I mentioned previously EyeCandys sent me three pairs of lenses to review, all of them from their new collection(s). I did not pick these myself but that doesn't bother me at all because I like variety and the chance to try out lenses that I might not have chosen otherwise!
I have personally not had any issues with the store overall and my contact person Gerri has been super professional, understanding, fast to reply, patient and just overall a stellar customer service experience. They understood English really well too, much better than I initially expected due to the store being based in Asia – South Korea to be exact, the motherland of circle lenses.

I do acknowledge that, as a blogger with a sponsorship deal, that I most likely had some privileges (probably got faster shipping, priority service etc) and my overall experience might thus not be comparable to the experience of an average customer. But I want to say that –based on this one experience– that I personally have no reason to mistrust EyeCandys. All the lenses I received seem legitimate and the whole transaction was smooth. 

One thing that made me raise my eyebrow is that on their "contact us" page is an address in Hong Kong but my package was clearly shipped from South Korea (KR land code and tracking showing departure from a district in Seoul). I'm not savvy in business management stuff so I don't know if this kind of practice is normal for some reason, maybe it's some kind of outsourcing? I honestly have no idea but, whatever the case, I feel like anything being shipped out from South Korea is almost automatically a green flag as that's the country with the highest quality standards for a lot of beauty products and cosmetics in Asia. 
For transparency I want to also mention that I did see messages from customers not receiving their orders on time etc on-site but I also saw that the customer service did reply to these concerns and I can only assume that the issues were solved through email exchanges, as they should be. Generally speaking, regardless of what online store it is, there will always be people with bad experiences – sometimes it's the store's fault and sometimes it's the postal company's and other times it can even be a *gasp* customer error yes, the customer isn't always right. 

With all of that said I think EyeCandys is a legit business that sells authentic lenses. But as with all overseas online stores one should be aware of the risks of long shipping times and eventual other mishaps with orders (out of stock, defective lenses etc). Always place your order well in advance to avoid troubles and frustration from missed deadlines.

 

EyeCandys shipped out my order on 30th September by Korea Post and it arrived in my country on 6th October. The local post was really slow with the clearances and such so it took until 22nd October before it was ready to be picked up. The package was this common cardboard box and I had to go pick it up from the postal office; I didn't have to pay any additional fees though!

Inside the cardboard box was this pretty pink box!

I opened the box and inside was the lenses along with a merry lot of other stuff. The lenses came in separate blister packages, which had me confused for a few seconds because I'm used to it being one box per pair but these lenses were one box per lens! I guess this is good if you need different prescriptions for each eye so yeah, I can see why this is a thing lol.

 

All contents laid out.

Aside from the usual stuff like a guide on how to wear and open lenses etc I also received a small bottle of lubricating eye drops (for contacts), a contact lens applicator kit, egg-shaped lens cases (including tweezers and an applicator as well) and also a couple spare lens cases. This is a pretty handy sponsor package – I especially appreciate the eye drops because I have really dry and sensitive eyes naturally so it will come in handy! I do think some of these additional goodies might be freebies all customers get once your order reaches certain value thresholds. :)

~~ Lens review ahead! ~~ 

So this was of course my first time trying the EyeCandys brand of lenses and, as such, I went in with no expectations when I opened up the cute little cardboard packages to get the lens blisters out. Always make sure to remove lenses from their original packaging and soak them in all-purpose lens solution for some hours before wearing them for the first time – personally I always put lenses to soak overnight, it's easy and convenient. You could technically wear circle lenses straight outta the vials/blisters but it's really not recommended since the solution they are stored in is a stronger kind meant to keep the lenses good in storage and yeah, it might irritate the eyes.

You can see from my photos at the top that it was nigh impossible to photograph the lenses in their blisters; the plastic isn't clear (it's matte) so you can't really see the lens well and that's the reason why I took an additional photo of the lenses in a lens case, which I don't typically do. That's to show the color and style of the lens more accurately. 
I'm gonna be honest here and say that to me these don't look blue at all, it's a super pale blueish gray. It's not as blue as the stock photos make it look – at first I thought maybe there was a mistake and I had accidentally been sent a gray lens but the EyeCandys Doe series doesn't even exist in gray! :D And the packaging and everything is clearly for the Doe Blue. Oh well, I was still excited to try these regardless of what the perceived color was!

One lens in.

The page for these lenses says that the graphic diameter is 12.5 mm which I feel is more accurate than the 14.2 mm marked as the total diameter, especially when it comes to the size and printed area. This is a really small lens, it's almost exactly the same size as my irises are, so for me the enlargement is close to zero. I do want to mention here though that people do actually have different iris and eye sizes so, for someone else, the difference could be more pronounced!

I have naturally light grayish blue eyes with a tiny golden inner ring. Once I got one lens in I looked in the mirror and my first thought was "which eye is the lens in?" lmao. xD It's so similar to my real eyes, both in size and color! There's a slight color difference in that the lenses make my eyes look more slate colored – it looks super natural though. 
It's a bit hard to see on photos but if you look really close there's this kind of subtle ocean ripple-like print towards the edges of the lens, mimicking the patterns of an iris. These lenses also blend deceptively well with my real eye color, it's hard to tell that I have lenses on and the limbal ring is really thin and soft too – I could totally wear these out and go grocery shopping and no one would be the wiser that I have colored contacts on lol.

I would classify these as a most natural lens, suitable for daily occasions or subtle dress-up looks. I don't feel like there's enough vibrancy nor flashiness for cosplay purposes but it can be used for "western characters" (movies, comics etc) if you mainly just want to change your eye color without anything extra at all. I do feel like these lenses would be more interesting and well, probably more blue, on dark eyes. After all, they're created first-hand for brown eyes and the Asian market. On light eyes similar to mine it's more like a color enhancing lens or a slight nudge towards a different shade of blue/gray. The color itself makes me think of rainy summer clouds. It's pretty and boring at the same time because it's so similar to my own eyes, if that makes sense? :'D I generally favor lenses that makes my eyes look clearly different in some way, it's just more exciting to see yourself with an eye color that you don't see in the mirror everyday!

Lens photos ahead!
All photos taken by me during a morning with a clear sky. All close-up photos are free from color filters and such and that's so that the colors would appear as close to real life as possible.

Indoors, natural room light.

Indoors, yellow room light.

Flash photo.

Bathroom light.

Facing window, not sun side.

Outdoors, back against the sun. (facing wall)

Outdoors, facing the sun.

Outdoors, facing the sun's direction while under a shadow.

While these lenses might not wow me with their overall impact because they're too similar to my actual eyes they sure did deliver on the comfort department! It should be noted that I have exceptionally dry eyes and usually can't wear contacts comfortably for more than a few hours at a time and yet I could easily wear the Doe Blues for 6 hours before I felt even the first minor drying signs. This is no small feat, these lenses have exceptional comfort for me. I'm not sure how much of a difference it truly makes but I know that typically circle lenses are made of silicone hydrogel but EyeCandys's lenses are made of MPC polymer, a new bio-inspired material that has slightly different properties. Of course everyone's eyes are different and yada yada but these lenses, when I put them on, there was that instant feeling of (re)hydration that I haven't really experienced with other lenses. I was like "woah what is this freshness??", it was so pleasant for someone who struggles with eye dryness. Really blew me away. ;o;
On top of that hydration effect and overall top-tier comfort these lenses are also thin and I don't feel them much at all; there's no scratchy feeling or discomfort. I did notice though that in poorer light conditions there is a very minor, barely noticeable blur at the corners of my field of vision and that's probably because of the smaller than average pupil opening and the fact that pupils dilate in weaker lights, meaning that some of the printed color might periodically be "on top" of your pupil and obscure it. This is nothing to be concerned about however, as I said it's so minor I didn't even notice it myself until I was only wearing one lens.

I want to note that these lenses were really difficult to tell apart the 'wrong' and 'right' side upon insertion because the print is identical on both sides; only the miniscule downward edge curve on the 'wrong' side guides you and the curve itself is so abysmal that I had to do double-takes to be certain I got it right – and I've been wearing contacts for over a decade now, I'd call myself experienced lol. With that said this is perhaps not the best starter lens for first-timers because the risk is higher than average to put them on the wrong way. You have to look really carefully if the edges go fully up like a bowl ('right' way) or if there's even the slightest turn into a saucer shape ('wrong' way).

To sum it all up the Doe Blues would be a comfy and discreet daily lens for casual outings – the comfort definitely allows for long wear times. Overall it's a good lens for natural and toned-down looks, although it doesn't provide much of a change if your eyes are already blue or gray. The design is meant to look near indiscernible to a human iris so if you favor "invisible lenses" then the Doe series let's you stay incognito while delicately tuning your eye color.

Distance photo!

For this review I went with a pirate themed outfit because I wanted to showcase what costume ideas you could do with natural lenses – historical costuming being one of them. I wouldn't use these for anime characters and the like but you can absolutely use natural lenses like this for renaissance festivals, live-action roleplays and anything where you don't want to look like you're wearing contacts. 

Want to see these lenses in another color? I got one here: Brown

Short summary:

Color: 3/10
Somewhat gray on my eyes. A cold, pale shade that makes me think of rain puddles or a clouded, sleeping sea. Quite uniform and passable.

Design: 5/10

A realistic, versatile design. Very subtle pattern of oceanic ripples brings out a delicate touch.

Opacity: 5/10

Changes my eye color but it's hard to discern to what extent due to the similarities. Great blending!

Enlargement: 1/10

Very minor, there's hardly any enlargement effect to speak of. Soft, fuzzy limbal ring.

Comfort: 9/10

Thin and hydrating for a long time! Very comfortable on dry eyes. Potentially a very slight vision blur in poorer light conditions.

Naturalness: 10/10

One of the most natural-looking lenses I've worn. Happens to be very similar to my real eyes despite being a colored lens.

Thankies for reading, more reviews are coming soon!
Thank you, EyeCandys! ♡

Shiro Samurai out~

Lens review: G&G Blossom Blue

Hello and welcome to my blog!

It's been a while since I last did a circle lens review (weird innit? xD) but there's one on the plate today and it's the G&G Blossom Blue! For those unaware G&G, Barbie and Dueba are all different names for the same brand – it's quite common with circle lenses that lenses are rebranded and/or relabeled and thus you can sometimes find the same lenses sold under different names.

Let's get this review started~

Base curve: 8.8 mm
Diameter: 14.3 mm

Water content: 38%

Life span: 1 year (I recommend 6 months)

This is a pretty blue lens with a swirly flowerish print, it's rather cutesy in style and a safe choice for cosplayers when it comes to versatility – in fact I bought these as unspecified stand-ins for whenever I next needed blue lenses for any cosplay; these are generic enough (in a good way) to fit a wide range of characters. These pack a punch of color but I think this might be one of those lenses where the intensity of the color will depend on how light/dark your natural eye color is – I have very light gray-blue eyes and these are quite vibrant on me!

One lens in. 

The color appears a single shade of blue with a black thick limbal ring, there's no gradient effects so in a way it looks flat and 'anime' which, again, makes it suitable for costuming and lolita fashion etc. :) The black outer rim is very noticeable and it adds greatly to the illusion of large, animated doll-like eyes. This is the kind of circle lens style I personally feel can look a bit weird without any kind of eye makeup to frame in the eyes, but of course it will depend on several factors like how large your eyes are and such.

I feel like these have a slightly smaller pupil opening than other similarly large circle lenses, which means that less of your natural eye color shows through in the middle. I personally appreciate this because sometimes the transition can look jarring, especially if there's a big difference between the colors or when there's no blending to make the shift smoother. Regardless, I don't notice any impaired vision or colored corners at the edges of my vision.

Lens photos coming below! All photos are taken by me during an October afternoon with a semi-clear sky. There's no color filters or such on the close-up photos and that's so that the colors would appear as true to real life as possible.

Indoors, natural room light.

Indoors, yellow room light.

Flash photo.

Bathroom light.

Indoors, facing a window. (not sun side)

Outdoors, back against the sun. (facing wall)

Outdoors, facing the sun while under a shadow.

Outdoors, facing the sun.

I have naturally sensitive and dry eyes but I've managed to wear these twice for a full con day (8 hours approximately) with little to no issues, which marks these as very comfortable in my book. They're thin and easy to insert and despite the lower water content I didn't feel that they dried out any faster than other lenses with higher water contents? Water content I feel isn't really a good indicator for comfort anyway so I tend to not judge based on that. But yeah, these are some of the comfier lenses I've worn lately and based on comfort and overall versatility I would repurchase these if needed.

All in all this is a great staple lens, it sits interestingly between 'classic' and 'unique'  because it feels like I've seen this design many times before but when I try to search for it I realize that no other design has those same petal spikes lol. It's a beautiful and colorful lens and can really make you look ethereal and lively! It's honestly a good lens to have lying around for when the need crops up. I also would like to mention that this is lowkey a chameleon lens because the vibrancy and shade of blue it appears to be changes a lot depending on the light conditions – as in sometimes it looks like a darker medium blue and other times it's this really captivating intense blue!

Distance photo time!

You can check my Nekocon 2025 summary and scroll to the America cosplay photos to see how the lenses look under the shade of greenery outdoors, which is notably darker than on the photo above.

Short summary:

Color: 8/10
A cute and soft, very flattering blue shade that shows up great on light eyes.
Design: 8/10
Beautiful yet simple flowery design, it draws your gaze in and looks lively and adorable!
Opacity: 7/10
I can't speak for how well these would show up on darker eyes but for me they're definitely opaque enough to be a good purchase. Nothing crazy but just right for a lot of uses.
Enlargement: 6/10
I'd say a bit on the large side but nothing insane. Great dolly size.
Comfort: 9/10
One of the comfier lenses I've had in a while. I don't feel them at all and I can wear them for a full day at events despite having dry-ass eyes naturally. 

Naturalness: 2/10
Not much in the way of being natural; the black rim is way too pronounced and the color is too.. well, colorful to really pass lol.

Cheers and stay tuned for more lens reviews coming up!
Shiro Samurai out~