~ ♥ The Official Circle Lens Thread ♥ ~ (Poll + Pics!)

What colour lenses would you like?

Green	13.7%	[ 194 ]
Violet	17.6%	[ 248 ]
Brown	7.9%	[ 111 ]
Blue	12.7%	[ 180 ]
Pink	7.8%	[ 110 ]
Grey	14.7%	[ 208 ]
Red	5.0%	[ 71 ]
Orange	1.0%	[ 14 ]
Black	8.1%	[ 114 ]
Gold /$GOLD$	11.5%	[ 162 ]
Total Votes:			[ 1412 ]

[tigica]

Wahh I can't wait to get my lenses.. *superexcited* xD Even if it will probably take AGES to get to me.. oh well smile .

[bunette]

Hihi! It's been along time since I've last been in here! I was wondering, do you know any sellers that carry the wonder eyes series?

[ibabeexstina]

Noxin

Why won't Gaia let me leave a space here without typing something in it?? D:
●~ ♥ * The Official Circle Lens Thread * ♥ ~●
None of Us Look Like Aliens-- We Promise

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Hello, and welcome! This thread is meant in part to eliminate the need for all the weekly threads about circle lenses, and in part to answer as many questions regarding them as possible. It is also here to serve as a place where anyone with these contacts can post their pics and a review of the lense(s) to help out others.

Also, as I said, feel free to ask any questions you may have-- helping with colour + brand suggestions is a favourite pastime of mine. Don't be afraid of discussions, either, as chatting it up is the best way to spend time. We rarely bite, so stay a while. :]

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Table of Contents

♥ F.A.Q
--* w/ 'Basic Care + Advice' *--
♥ Pictures (Not just Asians, complainers! ;o)
♥ Store List
♡Sale of the Week!!♡
--* w/ Where Not to Buy Lenses *--
--* w/ Reasonable Brand Price Ranges *--
♥ Reviews
♥ Banners & Affiliates

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F.A.Q. & General Knowledge

-What are circle lenses?-

Circle lenses are contact lenses whose origins are in Asia, where they were made popular by net idols wearing them to achieve a big-eyed look. However, with such a wide variety of colours and styles, these enlarging lenses are often used by regular people simply to enhance their natural eye colour and size.

The enlargement effect is achieved by printing the design to nearly the edge of the the contact lens, and therefore beyond where the natural iris ends; most colour contacts stop a larger distance away from the edge, they stay within the bounds of your iris.

Along with the extended pigmentation, there is a black or dark-coloured ring printed along the pigment's outside edge.


This imitation limbal ring, for which these lenses get their name, further adds to the enlargement factor.

-What is the 'halo' effect?-

A pair of lenses with the extended colouring, but without the dark circle about it will often produce what is referred to as the halo effect when worn. At the bottom [and often, sides] of the lense, a light coloured crescent is visible.



This is caused by the lenses colour going beyond the iris, and over the white of the eye. Over such a light colour (white), the lenses colour looks super light compared to the rest of it, which is over your darker iris. It's like having a red piece of cellophane half on a white part of the floor, and half on a brown part of the floor- the section of cellophane over the brown floor will look like a darker version of the red, and the bit of cellophane over the white floor would look verrryy very bright red, right?

However, not everyone gets the halo effect, even from the same lens of the same size-- if the lens' colour doesn't go too far from your iris' edge, then you won't have one, or not a very big effect. The smaller your eye is, compared to the lens size, the bigger the halo. Check out the picture below for an example of a halo vs. a non-halo effect.



-What colours do they come in?-

The standard range of colours is brown, blue, green, grey, and violet. A good deal of series have black as an option as well, or even different shades of blue or brown.

There's also Neo's Emotion Pink, which has the defining and enlarging circle as well as pink hearts around the center.

-If they're so enlarging, what size are the lenses?-

Typically, 14.0 mm in diameter, but a few series are 14.2 mm. (There are also a few more recent series that are known as 'Hypersize' or 'Max' that come in at a larger 14.5 mm, and are said to give the effect of 15.5 mm lenses. Plus, the Wonder Eyes series as well as Geo's new XCK-105 come in at a whopping 14.7 mm. o.o)

Excepting the new, huge lenses, CIRCLE LENSES ARE THE SAME SIZE AS REGULAR CONTACTS, smaller even, sometimes, as many 'regular' contacts are 14.2 or even 14.5 mm diameter.

Also, the majority of circle lenses share the same base curve (BC) of 8.6 mm. (Although, a few- very few- brands are 8.4 mm, and yet others at 8.5 and 8.7 mm.)

-Can these lenses have a prescription?-

Yes and no-- that is, most lenses are available for prescription, but sometimes, a colour or two within a series will only be available in plano (non prescription). For instance, Geo Nudy Green, Violet, and Golden Blue are plano only, while while Nudy Brown, Blue, and Grey have prescriptions available.

Prescriptions are only for myopia and usually run in the range of 0~ -10.0. (A few series stop at -8.0 or so, or start at around -4.0, but they're still in the aforementioned range.)

If you're not sure of your prescription, you can always order plano lenses. (It's what I'm doing until I see my optometrist this week.)

-Are there lenses for astigmatism?-

Yes, some of them are. However, the range of available colours and brands is severely reduced, and the cost a bit pricey. (Often $15-$20 more than non-toric lenses.) Lenses for astigmatism are called torics.

Here is Geo's full line of toric lenses, and the only other place I know of which has a comprehensive list of many big brands' toric lenses is eCircleLens.

-Aren't these lenses really damaging to your eyes?-

Like all contacts, circle lenses carry the risk of damaging your eyes. The risk isn't that much higher, though, since they're nearly the same as 'regular' (clear) lenses..

There are two main issues to contend with in this matter: 1) that since the lenses are of uniform BC, and people's eyes so not uniform in BC, that they may not snugly fit your eyes; the rule of thumb I've always heard is that you stay within .2 of your own BC, and 2) the oxygen permeability and water content of the lenses. Since these most of these colours show up so well on dark eyes, there's more/thicker pigment used, which restricts the flow of oxygen through the lenses more than non-pigmented, or sparsely pigmented contacts. The higher the water content (WC), the more moisture the lens will need from your eyes, and the lower the WC, the less the lenses'll need. Basically, you have to wear the lenses for the suggested amount of time for the brand (usually between 6-10 hours).

I daresay, though, that the majority of circle lens users aren't bothered by their lenses, despite all of this. Still, l'd advise you to see your optometrist and find out your BC and prescription.

-Can non-Asians wear them?-

Simply put: yes. These cosmetic lenses may've originated in Asia, but anyone can enlarge their eyes or change their colour-- you don't have to be a certain colour to do so. :]

I myself, being of mixed ethnicity and having- prepare yourself- darker skin, have several pairs and wear them fairly frequently, with no ill effect. In fact, they look damn good. ;o

So even if your eyes are 'big enough', get them for the colour change, or just for fun.


--* Basic Care & Advice *--

1. Keep your lenses in the proper solution-- not the stuff in the vials or blister packs that they were packaged in. You can find lens cleaning solution and multi-purpose solution at your local drugstore.
2. Do not share lenses with other people. Do not. It's a quick way to spread germs and infection, not to mention it's pretty gross. D:
3. Insert your lenses with clean, dry hands. You would not believe how much a bit of lotion a particle of tissue in your eye hurts.
4. For that matter, put your lenses in before applying makeup, lest to ruin your makeup, or get makeup in your eye. (Ouch.)
5. Keeping your nails shorter is a good idea, as nails can easily rip or tear lenses during removal or handling. Plus a nail to the pupil isn't exactly fun.
6. If your lens hurts/burns/stings remove it. It could be something as simple as it being inside out, or there being an eyelash on the 'inside', but it could also be a rip or a tear, which could cause serious damage to your eye.

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Pictures














Gaians With Circle Lenses

Well, until I figure out a way to get a slideshow here, here is the link to the ever-expanding Gaia Circle Lens photobucket album, which features Gaians exclusively.

Post those pics !! C:

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Online Store + Seller List
A ★ means I've ordered from there.
('OG' means they only sell Geo lenses)

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♡Sale of the Week!!♡



Sometimes sellers are cool, like Candy Ops! They'll stop by every once in a while to chat and offer discounts, like so. Candy Ops gave Gaia users an awesome discount: you can get $3 off any pre-order lenses from any brand. All you have to do is mention that you're from the Gaia Circle Lens thread. <3

Remember, they also have pre-orders for Cosmo & Seeshell, Dueba, G&G, and Eyes of Seduction (EOS) besides the one for Geo. Oh... and if you'd be so kind, tell 'em Noxin sent ya'. ;]
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-Websites-
Amazing Eyez ★
Angeland Asian Beauty (OG)
Asian Fashion City (OG)
Body Line
Candy Ops ★
Circlelens.net
Circlelens2U
Color Lens 4 Less
D' Beauty Shop
E BeautyNya
E Circle Lens
Eyeris Lens Boutique
Eye Candy Lens
Fancy Look
FunkyMommy (OG)
Gmarket
Isako Boutique
i-T-i Shop
Japanese Candy
Juz2shop
♥ KY World ♥
Korea BigEyes
Korea Contact Lens
Honey Color
My Candy Eyes (OG)
My Circle Lens (OG)
My Color Lens
PadPa
Pink Colour
Pink Shoppe
Pinky Paradise ★
♥Pretty & Cute♥
QQ Contacts (OG)
Secret Eyes ★
Shop Cheap Lens
SoftLensEye
The Dolly Eye
Twinkle Lens

-Blogshops-
Angel Eyes
Barbie Eyes
Candy Ops ★
Circlelenses
Coslenses: 1 & 2 (OG)
Dueba Lenses
Exclusive Lens
Eye Glitz (OG)
Felicious Absolutely Beautiful Eyes
Geo Contacts (OG)
Geo Dolly Lens
Geo Eye Candy (OG)
Glistening Eyes
I-Geo (OG)
Isabelline Lens (OG)
Korean GEO Contact Lens (OG)
Kosmo Girls (OG)
Mofofufugee Korea Contact Lens (OG)
Outshine.Glamour! (OG)
PenBeauty Shop
PrinCesS-PinG (OG)
QQ Contacts (OG)
Quote Your Price (OG)
ShoppingnSpree

-Sellers + Shops on AF.net-
Baby Doll Lens (OG)
brad☆ (OG)
chinelly (OG)
Eye Glitz (OG)
funky-fresh (OG) ★
geowiki (OG)
Kosmo Girls (OG)
Pink Colour Lens ★
Pinky Paradise ★
PinkyPrince
PrinCesS-PinG
Sg Lenses (OG)
ShoppingnSpree ★
The Dollhouse Lenses (OG)
tiffanyee
Twinkle Lens (OG) ★
vanny99

-Sellers+Shops on TMP-
babigirl830 (OG)
CONTACTS GALORE!
Eye-Beauty Shop
mmitsjojo ★
PinkyPrince
PrinCesS-P.i.n.G (OG)
rocketman:] (OG)
sugar_puff <3 ★

-Sellers+Shops LiveJournal-
De Moi, Pour Vous ★


-Facebook Shops + Sellers-
♥~ FaLaLa♪♫【Circle Lenses Boutique】 (OG)
Geo Lens Wholesale (OG)
♥ KY World ♥
Candy Ops
Cheap Circle Lens (OG)
i-T-i Shop
Juz2shop
Moonlight Baby Angels
ShoppingnSpree
Shop Cheap Lens

More shops? Post in the thread. :]


--* Where Not to Buy Lenses aka. The Blacklist *--
Fall In Eyes- Bad service, scamming, rudeness, fake lenses; this seller has
it all. Just see what this fellow seller and this customer have to say.

--* Reasonable Brand Price Ranges per Pair (in USD) *--
(Because no one likes a rip-off)

Bescon: $30-$45
Besvue: $15-$25
Colorvue: $30-$40
Dueba: $15-$25
EOS: $25-$40
FreshKon: $30-$40
G7: $35-$45
G&G: $15-$25
Geo: $15-$25
Hana Medicon: $20-$30
Innovision: $20-$30
Intervia: $25-$35
MI: $25-$35
Migwang: $20-$30
Mirine (Wakure): $25-$40
Neo Vision: $20-$35
New Bio: $20-$30
Seeshell: $20-$35
T-Top: $15-$25
Vassen: $25-$35

And yes, often, lenses can be found at prices even lower than the minimum I gave. ;]


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Reviews by Gaians
(Links to reviews in this thread)

BLACK
n/a :[

BLUE
Geo Nudy (Golden)
G&G BT02
Geo Nudy- #1 #2
EOS Dollyeye
**Special- Full line of ALL blue Geo lenses**

BROWN
EOS Dollyeye- #1 #2
Geo Angel
Geo Twins (Honey)
EOS Gold-Black
Maxim (Choco)

GREEN
Geo Angel- #1 #2
Geo Tricolour
Geo Angel
Hyper Eclipse

GREY
Geo Nudy
EOS Dollyeye
Geo Fresh
Seeshell Cosmo
Neo Cosmo Princess Eyes Pearl
Geo Ash Wing
Maxim (Moon)
Wonder Eyes

VIOLET
Neo Glamour
G&G BT02
G&G GBT
Bescon Tutti Circle

ANIMATION/CRAZY
Geo SF-20
Geo SF-19

-Review Format-

PICS (As many as you'd like. C: )

Enlargement: # /10 Elaborate here.
Colour/Design: #/10 Elaborate here.
Comfort: # /10 Elaborate here.

Underneath, you can just write about your overall experience and feelings on the lenses.

After that answer the following: Add username to entry in Gaia circle lens photobucket: Y/N?


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Thanks so much to lKiSS3Sx and the Soompi version of this thread. Check it out, all, it's fantastic. Also, bigups to April Fool Romance who was a huge help in making this thread occur. Once again, thanks everyone~!

<3, Noxin

Now POST. O.O

I just want to mention girlieboutique.webs.com offers In stock circles lens.
Prices are $20/pair
3 pairs for $40

[Noxin]

Heh heh heh... >.> I'm gonna' get my roommate a pair for Christmas. C:< She wears contacts, and is always out of her dailies, so I'll just get a pair of 6 month/1 year circle lenses. 3nodding Huzzah!
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bunette- Hum, the first two places that come to mind are Pinky Paradise and Pretty & Cute. There may be others, but those're the two I immediately knew of. C: Ah, yes, and Secret Eyes has them as well.


ibabeexstina- Oooh- we love new sites. :]] Thank you very much, but would you please edit your reply and remove the quote of the ENTIRE FIRST POST? There's really no need to quote the whole thing-- your store suggestion would've been enough. sweatdrop

Please and thanks. (I'll be sure to add GirlieBoutique to the store list. 3nodding )

[akioni jae]

i think i like the hyper ones, do they come in grey and not so big.
sweatdrop

[Noxin]

akioni- Eh? Which max lenses? (I've heard of several lenses with 'max' in their names.)

Max Pure Grey-- these?

If you're talking about those, then yes, there is a smaller version. :33 They're simply called 'Pure Grey', and they are a regular 14.0 mm. diameter as compared to their 'max' version, which is 14.5 mm.

This is a link to the Soompi photobucket album. C:

[Charlotte Charm]

i almost fell asleep with my contacts in, i can never feel them.

and i found a store IRL that sells circle lenses- it's a wig/beauty supply store.
mostly for african americans and asians based on the models in the posters and on the products.

but still- new favorite store.

idk what brand the lenses were, i didn't look well enough to tell.
but they looked decent quality- i'm tempted to buy from them.

[akioni jae]

Noxin

akioni- Eh? Which max lenses? (I've heard of several lenses with 'max' in their names.)

Max Pure Grey-- these?

If you're talking about those, then yes, there is a smaller version. :33 They're simply called 'Pure Grey', and they are a regular 14.0 mm. diameter as compared to their 'max' version, which is 14.5 mm.

This is a link to the Soompi photobucket album. C:

like these:
hyper eclipse

if they are the same then yeah those, i don't know i can't really tell. sweatdrop

[akioni jae]

i like these too, i don't know i rather have that look more natural.
like hyper...

[tigica]

ahhh stretched page... D:!!

The two colors grey look nice, but the hyper eclipse are prettier imo.

[isabellehime]

Thank you for posting our shop up there.
I am the manager of isakoboutique.co.cc

[akioni jae]

tigica

ahhh stretched page... D:!!

The two colors grey look nice, but the hyper eclipse are prettier imo.

yeah i think im going to go with those.
XD

[isabellehime]

We are doing a contest soon on youtube - IsakoBoutique channel
So stay tuned smile
LENS will be given out!

[Noxin]

akioni- Another vote for the hyper eclipse. Although, there is a regular size version of them. The non-hyper size version can be found here. It's just called Eclipse Grey, and is 14.0 mm. 3nodding

Guh- sorry for completely misreading your post. @_@ I was up at, like, 3 or 4 AM and not thinking properly. Haha.

tig- ;_; I knowww~. I think I'll ask a thread mod or whatevs to delete that page-stretching post...

CharCharrr- Say whaaa~? Circle lenses are pretty hard to find in U.S. stores. *drool* Hum... all I can say is that if you do buy a pair, you could always post pics of the bottles/vials/lenses and we'd likely be able to figure out what brand they are. 3nodding

And yeah, I've almost done the same thing! Some lenses are just too comfortable. xD It's happened during long car rides when I'm wearing either of my G&G lenses. >.>''

isabellehime- Hello, and welcome back to Gaia (if only temporarily). Oh, your store's design is so cute! <3

In any case, thanks for stopping by- we'll definitely tune in for the contest. C:

[yumi-ren]

I was debating between Hana SPC and XCK-105. Oh and Geo made XCK-105 15.0 dia for Thailand only. But I go with the Iceflower Grey heheh kinda random, but since the black lens are just gonna look the same in my eyes but different enlargement I decided not to get it. I think I'll be getting WonderEyes. As for color I still thinking about it...brown, grey, or blue...

I havn't seent that much review on Iceflower except in the soompi circle lens photobucket, anyone with a review??

bunette~ How about pinkyparadise :]

ibabeexstina~ That's a good price, I'll check it out later. Man I just bought circle lens along with beauty tools like $65.

akioni jae~ Yes, they do come in grey, but all hypers are big. You might like Dizoneyes.

Noxin~ I saw you on soompi palty board (basically I saw you everywhere lol) I know this is off-topic but do you recommend bleaching it first before using palty?