Best Contact Lenses for Eid in the UAE: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Eid Look

With Eid Al-Adha fast approaching, many women across the UAE will already be planning their Eid look for one of the biggest fashion moments of the year. In the UAE, women often plan their outfits down to the tiniest detail well in advance and many Eid looks in the UAE focus on understated elegance and polished styling. Wearing coloured contact lenses has become part of completing the overall Eid aesthetic and enhances your look in an understated way. If you want to find out how to nail your look this coming Eid, read on to explore some of the best contact lens colours  for elevating your Eid look. 

Why Contact Lenses Are So Popular During Eid in the UAE 

You may be wondering why contact lenses have become so popular during Eid in the UAE, particularly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Beauty preparation is an intrinsic part of the Emirati Eid culture and everyone wants to look their very best at social gatherings, family dinners and luxury brunches. Not to mention, Eid is also a time for countless photos and family moments. Emirati women aren’t looking for a dramatic change, what they’re really looking for is a subtle transformation and a touch of luxury. 

UAE beauty trends often focus heavily on eye makeup, elevating natural beauty and helping to define features more clearly. Whether you’re opting for a golden hue smokey-eye, or enjoy defining your eyes with bold liquid eyeliner, coloured lenses can help soften or brighten dark brown eyes. Obvious colour change isn’t necessarily the goal. Many women just want a slight enhancement to complete their overall look. 

How to Choose the Right Lens Colour for Your Skin Tone 

One of the most important steps before buying coloured contact lenses is assessing which colours will complement your skin tone the most. Here’s the breakdown:

Warm undertones

If you have a warm skin tone, your skin will often tan to a warm golden or sun-kissed shade. People with warm undertones have skin that also leans peachy, caramel or yellow-toned. If you aren’t sure, have a look at your inner wrist; if your veins look green, you’ve most likely got a warm undertone. Honey-coloured, olive green or golden brown contacts will be sure to pair beautifully with your warm undertone. 

Cool undertones

People with cool undertones often look best in silver jewellery and shades of hot pink or ocean blue tend to suit them best. Their skin can appear slightly blueish beneath the skin or have a porcelain appearance. Have a look at your wrist, if your veins appear blue or purple, chances are that you have a natural cool undertone. Cool grey or icy blue contacts are the ones to go for.

Neutral undertones

Some people have the best of both worlds and have both warm and cool undertones. When looking at your wrist, if you struggle to tell if your veins are more green or blue leaning, you may just have a neutral undertone. Good news, those with neutral undertones often suit a wide range of colours when it comes to clothes, makeup…and contact lenses!

Deeper skin tones

If you have a deeper skin tone, you may have deeper golden tones like espresso or bronze. Due to the darker colour of the skin, it can be hard to discern if your veins are more blue or green. We find that deeper skin tones often pair beautifully with rich, warm contact lens shades, like honey or caramel. The key here is to add depth and definition without the look appearing too artificial. 

Contact lens life-spans explained

If you’ve never worn contact lenses before you may be wondering what it means when we talk about life-spans. At Mesmereyez all of our contact lenses come in three life-spans: one month, three months and twelve months. We generally recommend wearing lenses for no longer than eight hours at a time but the life-span simply means that when they reach that designated age, we recommend disposal. Contact lenses with a longer life-span are intended for more long-term wear and are typically made to be more durable. 

If you’re the type of person that likes to switch up their look often, a shorter life-span of one month is likely to work well for you. However, if you have your heart set on one specific shade and want to wear them regularly over a longer period of time, a twelve month life span should suit your needs well. 

Best Contact Lens Colours for Brown Eyes During Eid 

Honey contact lenses

Honey contact lenses are a great option for daytime wear because they create a softer, more natural enhancement and look great in natural sunlight. Typically, daytime makeup looks are a bit less dramatic and hazel contacts pair perfectly with soft glam. 

Grey contact lenses

Grey contact lenses are nothing short of striking. They look amazing with metallic, silver eyeshadow and defined eyeliner, making them perfect for evening wear. In our experience they photograph exceptionally well and add that dash of luxury that every woman wants. 

Hazel contact lenses

One of the best things about hazel contact lenses is how versatile they are. They look great both during the day or at night time and pair well with daytime soft glam and heavier evening looks. 

Green contact lenses

Nothing quite makes a statement like green contact lenses. These look stunning with emerald green outfits, enhancing the colour of the eyes without them looking overdone. On occasion, bright green contact lenses can look unnatural on dark brown eyes so opt for richer, muted green hues. 

Matching Contact Lenses to Your Eid Makeup 

Gold makeup looks

If you tend to favour gold and bronze hues every time you open your eyeshadow palette, your best bet for contact lenses are honey,  hazel and caramel tones. These shades complement warm, golden makeup looks and enable you to achieve a harmonious, complimentary look. 

Silver/cool toned glam

If silvery, cool toned glam is your vibe, grey  and ash-green contact lenses are the way to go. The overall effect will be modern and edgy and have heads turning when you walk into the room. 

Soft neutral makeup 

The clean-girl aesthetic will never get old. If you fall into the ‘less is more’ way of thinking and prefer minimal, softer eye makeup looks, natural brown enhancement lenses are your best friend. The result will look effortless, polished and elegant without appearing overly harsh. 

Matching Your Contact Lenses to Your Eid Outfit 

Black abayas 

News just in - everything goes with a black abaya. You can take your pick from honey and caramel tones to olive greens and icy blues and nail the look every time. It’s worth noting that each colour will have a slightly different effect on your look; honey coloured contacts will make you look a bit softer, whereas grey will create exciting contrast and make your eyes stand out. 

Emerald green outfits 

Emerald green outfits are extremely popular in the UAE for Eid celebrations. It stands to reason as this colour is both sophisticated and timeless. Emerald green outfits look best with olive green contact lenses or warm hazel contact lenses. The idea here is you don’t want to distract from the lovely emerald hues, but enhance. 

Champagne/gold outfits 

There’s nothing more elegant than a champagne or gold outfit. Warm-honey lenses tend to work well with champagne or gold clothes because they echo the warmth of the metallic fabrics and jewellery. 

Neutral/beige looks 

The neutral clean-girl aesthetic has had a major moment in recent years so it’s no surprise many women are choosing more beige looks for Eid celebrations. Like the outfit itself, subtlety is important here too; soft grey or understated hazel contact lenses complete the look in an effortless way. 

Best Contact Lenses for Daytime vs Evening Eid Celebrations 

Daytime 

Many families enjoy daytime celebrations outdoors during the Eid period. Luxury brunches and picnics are common so you must consider the impact natural sunlight will have on your look. Not to mention, the UAE has an extremely dry and warm climate so comfort is also key. The best contact lenses for daytime wear include those soft-honey, hazel, light brown and olive green. Anything that creates too much contrast is likely to look slightly unflattering in the bright light of day. 

Evening 

Evenings are when you can have a bit more fun. Without the bright natural light, you can opt for brighter, more dramatic colours that are further enhanced by more intricate makeup looks. There tends to be a lot more flash photography at night, which is great for capturing the beauty of lenses. Opt for satin greys or misty-blues  for a truly stunning evening look. 

Mistakes That Make Coloured Contact Lenses Look Unnatural 

Like anything in life, you need to do your research if you want to make sure you choose the right coloured contact lenses for Eid celebrations. One of the first mistakes people commonly make is choosing very cool toned or icy shades that create too much contrast against naturally dark brown eyes. This doesn’t matter as much necessarily if the contact lenses are worn at night and paired with a complementary eye-makeup look. However, for daytime wear and in bright lighting, this can sometimes appear overly harsh or artificial. 

It’s also important to consider the undertones of your skin when choosing coloured contact lenses. For example, if your skin colour has a warm undertone and gold jewellery tends to suit you more than silver, you’re better off opting for warm green or hazel contact lenses. If your undertone is more on the cool side and silver jewellery brings out your features the best, grey contact lenses are more likely to complement your skin tone. 

Ultimately, wearing coloured contact lenses is a great way to take your look to the next level during very special Eid celebrations. Eid is a time when families come together but it is also a time for beauty traditions and elegant fashion. If you’re looking to nail your look this season, shop Mesmereyez today. 

FAQs

How long should coloured contact lenses be worn during Eid celebrations? 

At Mesmereyez, we recommend wearing your contact lenses for no longer than eight hours at a time. Put them back in the lens case provided after wearing them and add some multi-purpose solution to promote longevity. 

How can I stop my eyes from feeling dry while wearing contact lenses in the UAE? 

The UAE is a dry, hot place by its very nature. Both warm weather conditions and indoor air conditioning can contribute to your eyes feeling dry while wearing contact lenses. You can use lubricating eye-drops to promote comfort and try to avoid excessive screen time as this can also dry out the eyes. 

Can makeup affect contact lens comfort? 

In short, yes. Fall-out from eye shadow can irritate your eyes while wearing contact lenses. It’s important to apply the lenses before applying your makeup and always ensure you remove lenses before makeup removal. 

Can I wear coloured contact lenses if I have sensitive eyes? 

With the right care and attention, yes. Avoid getting makeup in your eyes when wearing contact lenses, refrain from wearing them for more than eight hours at a time and be sure to clean them in the solution provided after use. Never use tap water to clean your lenses. 

Can contact lenses look different indoors and outdoors? 

Yes. Indoor artificial light and outdoor natural light both have a different impact on how your lenses look. Subtle colours look much more natural when wearing outdoors, whereas vibrant colours pair better with distinct makeup looks and indoor wear.