When you’re in a convention, it’s important for your costume to really stand out amongst the crowd. In order to do so, you want everyone to notice what character you are and be amazed by how much attention has been put into making the costume look real. Putting on cosplay contacts is a super easy step to accomplish this.
Cosplay contacts are colored lenses that you wear over your eyes. They come in all different types of shapes, sizes, designs, and colors. Therefore, they give the person wearing them the ability to create their own personal look while portraying a certain character or creature.
For example, if you’re cosplaying as the anime character Naruto, you would put on cosplay contacts that have a design of those worn by Naruto. Or if you’re attending Comic Con as Harley Quinn from the Suicide Squad movie, you would wear cosplay contacts with her trademark diamond-shaped designs in them.
How to Put in Cosplay Contacts the Right Way for a Perfect Look
When it comes to cosplay contacts, there are a few things you need to keep in mind in order to get the perfect look. Here are some tips on how to put them in the right way:
- Make sure your hands and eyes are clean before you start. This will help prevent any infection or irritation.
- Always remove your contact lenses before going to bed. This is important for your eye health.
- When putting them in, hold the lens between your thumb and forefinger and place it on the white part of your eye.
- Use your other hand to pull down your lower eyelid and gently insert the lens into your eye.
- Blink a few times to make sure the lens is in the right place.
- To remove, simply take them out and replace them with a new pair whenever needed.
What Are Some Types of Cosplay Contacts to Choose From?
There are many different kinds of cosplay contacts available on the market today, but there are a few that stand out as being the best. Listed here is a list of 3 choices that any cosplayer would be happy with:
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The first type of cosplay contacts is the classic-looking ones. They are all black in color and have no designs on them at all. So, this type of eye lens is best if you’re dressing up as a more obscure character. These types of cosplay lenses give off the appearance that one could wear such lenses for medical purposes such as to correct their own vision.
The second type of contact lens that stands out in the crowd is the sclera contacts. When anyone hears this word, they automatically think of The Black Panther from the Marvel Universe.
This eye-wear covers almost your entire iris and gives off a striking look because it’s all black. These types of contacts are usually reserved for more extravagant costumes because they make the eyes appear larger, like that of an anime character.
The third type of cosplay contacts would be graphic contact lenses. This is the perfect eyewear if you’re looking to portray an anime character while at a convention or any other event.
Graphic lenses come in all different designs; some common ones are the ones worn by the characters of Tokyo Ghoul. These are contact lenses that have designs of eyes, fangs, or claws on them. They are also big enough to cover most of your iris if that’s what you desire.
Tips for taking care of cosplay contacts so they last longer
Cosplay contacts can be worn multiple times as long as they are being taken care of properly. Here are a few tips for keeping your lenses safe and free from damage:
Tip 1
Always keep backup contact lens cases, so you have one to use while the other is being cleaned. It’s also important to change out cases once a month because that case will have been exposed to bacteria over a period of time.
Tip 2
Never sleep in your contacts if they are new or have been worn before. You can damage them beyond repair by sleeping in them, and it’s a good way to get an eye infection, which is not a lot of fun.
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Always make sure to wash your hands with soap and water before wearing your cosplay contacts. This is to ensure that you have removed any oils or dirt from your fingers, so it doesn’t come in contact with your lenses.
Tip 4
If there are signs of redness, itching, swelling, or tearing of the eyes while wearing your contacts, remove them immediately and go see an eye doctor. You may have developed an allergy to the material, which is very rare, but it does happen.
Tip 5
If you do go to a convention with your cosplay contacts in, make sure not to touch or rub your eyes while there. You can damage the lenses and also contract pink eye from another person who was looking at them the wrong way.
Tip 6
If you’re going swimming with your cosplay lenses on, take out the contact lens and place it back in the case. It’s a good idea to bring along a separate pair of glasses to wear while swimming as well.
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Make sure you drink plenty of water when wearing your cosplay contacts because this will help your eyes from getting too dry during long periods of time.
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Lastly, if you are using your cosplay lenses for the first time, make sure to take them out after 8 hours of wear. Your eyes need some time off from wearing contacts because it can be uncomfortable if you don’t give them regular breaks.
In Conclusion
If you’re new to cosplay, one of the most important things you’ll need to learn is how to put in your contacts. This quick and easy guide will show you how it’s done. So, grab your contact lens case and follow the provided steps above.
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