Here is our selection of circle lenses. These lenses are not only from the top circle lens brands, but they are also our number one best sellers for each color.
For more lenses, be sure to check out our other categories from the main menu. Are you new to wearing lenses? Then be sure to check out our guide at the bottom of this page.
What are Circle Lenses
Circle contact lenses, also referred to as circle lenses or big eye contact lenses, are cosmetic contact lenses designed to make the iris (colored part of the eye) appear larger.
They were originally made popular by models in Asian countries, such as Korea, where the beauty standards are largely focused on the eyes.
Although the popularity of Korean circle lenses has since spread to other countries, including the United States, where many women now consider cosmetic contact lenses to be an essential part of their daily lives and cosmetic routines to enhance their beauty.
One celebrity who was particularly responsible for helping spread awareness about these lenses when they were still in their infancy in North America was Lady Gaga.
Specifically, when she was seen wearing them in her famous music video “Bad Romance” (although they were digitally enhanced to appear overly exaggerated).
Difference Between Circle Lenses and Regular Colored Contact Lenses
You might find it surprising to know the diameter of regular contact lenses sold within the United States is 14-16mm, and circle lenses are the same.
However, the difference between the two is that circle lenses not only have tint in the iris portion of the lens but also within the outer-rim or what is referred to as the limbal ring area of the lens.
This is what creates that beautiful enlarging effect that these lenses provide their wearer without causing adverse effects to the human eye; which is what would occur if one were to simply increase the physical dimensions of the lens further.
At Stylish Stare, we have a large variety of circle lenses in diameters of 14mm, 14.2mm, 14.5mm, 14.8mm, and 15mm, so you can find the perfect sized lenses for your needs.
Something that is interesting to note is that a prominent and dark limbal ring universally suggests youthfulness and attractiveness, as limbal rings begin to fade with age (1).
For this reason, circle eye lenses can further enhance beauty and youthfulness through the appearance of a prominent limbal ring. Of course, this is on top of the gorgeous colors and enlarging effects that they already provide.
Additionally, they come in a much larger variety of color, and unlike regular colored contacts, they have multiple colorways per design along with hundreds of different styles and blends of color for a truly unique and tailored look.
For instance, our Venus Eye contacts are known by customers around the world for being “bright and beautiful” as they incorporate 9 different colors per lens model.
Express Yourself with Colored Circle Lenses
At Stylish Stare, we have hundreds of different types of circle eye contacts to choose from, each with their own unique design or color to suit any mood or look that you’re after.
Are you looking to embody serenity and mental clarity? In that case, give our turquoise line of circle colored contacts a try. On the other hand, maybe you prefer to give off a stare of passion, energy, and attraction? Well, in that case, try our line in the color red.
When you browse our selection by color, on each page you’ll find specific explanations of what each color will mean and do for you when you wear them.
Certain colors give off certain impressions, influence moods, are resemblant of certain personality traits, and can even cause physiological effects to occur for those who see them.
In other words, when you wear lenses the color itself can affect the people who see them along with their impression and perception of you, in many different ways.
And at Stylish Stare, you can specifically choose the kind of lenses you want to match the mood, expression, or vibe that you’re after.
Besides simply making your eyes more beautiful, this is the other power of circle lenses.
Ulzzang Circle Lenses
If you’re interested in Asian circle lenses then you may have heard the term Ulzzang, and might be curious about what it means. Ulzzang is something of a slang term coming from South Korea that can be translated into English as “best face”.
Although Ulzzang also encapsulates a style of fashion designed to give you the appearance of bigger eyes via the use of lenses and typically lighter skin through the use of makeup.
If you’re looking to achieve that Ulzzang look, then you’ll be able to with use of our genuine selection of Ulzzang contact lenses.
On the other hand, if you’re just looking to wear them to enhance your eyes with no particular adherence to Korean or Asian fashion, then you’ll also still love our selection of lenses here are Stylish Stare.
Many of our customers simply wear our lenses as an addition to their existing beauty regimen to enhance the beauty of their eyes, to express their mood, or embody the traits or characteristics they desire from the use of color.
Circle Lenses Buyer’s Guide
Here are some brief guidelines if you’re a beginner and looking to buy your first pair:
Size
Diameter is a good marker of the lenses enlarging effects.
However, as previously mentioned, the prominence of the limbal ring (the black outer ring of the lens) can also create the illusion of a larger eye.
For these reasons, you should consider both the limbal ring and physical diameter when choosing your lens size.
If you are new to wearing lenses then we recommend you choose a lens that is 14mm to 14.2mm.
At this size, you will still get a fair bit of enlarging without the obvious size exaggeration that larger diameter lenses provide.
Once you get into larger diameters like 14.5mm and upwards the enlarging/dolly effects really become noticeable, and people will more easily be able to tell that you are wearing cosmetic contact lenses.
Choices
We can categorize what you’re looking for in a circle lens into four different characteristics:
- Vibrant
- Natural
- Enlarging
- Blending
Generally, the more you want of one, the less you might get in another. So consider which of the four characteristics are most important to you when choosing your lenses.
For example, if you are looking for a natural looking contact lens, consider that a less vibrant and less enlarging (diameter and/or prominent limbal ring), but with a higher blend rate (the ability for a lens to mix/blend well with your natural iris color), will probably be your best choice.
Color
The color is another important consideration in the buying factor.
Obviously, choose whatever color you think looks best. However, if you’re trying to give off a certain mood, vibe, or expression you can look into the different colors and what they represent.
Red, for example, is the color of passion and excitement; so wearing red can give off a more attractive and intense vibe. In fact, red has been shown to be the most attractive color.
On the other hand, a color like green has some of the opposite effects. Green is a very relaxing and calming color that can help to ease and relax those around you — it’s the color of balance after all.
Be sure to browse our circle lenses by color and see what each color can do for you!
Safety
Eye safety should be of the utmost importance.
At Stylish Stare, we only sell highly reputable, high-quality, and safe circle lenses from brands that are compliant with health and safety regulations and hold various regulatory health certifications.
For example, some of these include US FDA approved circle lenses, KFDA approval, Health Canada, CE, ISO, and other certifications as well as manufacturing awards.
Remember, whether you buy from us or not, it is always advised to ensure your source is selling authentic brands and to be leery of any lenses coming from China (the hub of counterfeit lenses).
The second concern when it comes to safety is down to you, which is the wearing and caring part when it comes to your lenses.
As a general overview:
- Always handle your lenses with clean hands that have been washed thoroughly with soap (preferably less perfumed/scented soaps) and water.
- Use only your clean fingertips to handle your lenses; avoid long nails or any sharp or dirty object from touching them to avoid contamination and/or tearing.
- Use only contact lens solution to clean your lenses; never use tap water.
- Clean and soak your lenses in multipurpose contact lens solution for 8 hours prior to first using them.
- Remember to clean your lenses after each use.
- Ensure the lens is not inside out before putting them on your eyes; if the edges are curved outwards they are inside out.
- Do not wear lenses to bed or when swimming.
- It is advised not to wear lenses for more than 6 hours at a time.
Where to Start Looking
You might want to start browsing by color from our colored section.
Alternatively, we have multiple other sections to help you such as: by brand, by specialty, by diameter, and by disposable/life span, which you will find all in the top/navigation menu.
Are you an international customer? At Stylish Stare, we ship to customers all around the world from the United States and Canada to the UK and many other countries.
So, when you’re looking to pick up a pair, remember that our selection of the best circle lenses remains a favorite from customers all around the world.