Review: Maxi Eyes SpectroFlex (Lilac Purple) Contact Lens

Name: Maxi Eyes SpectroFlex (Lilac Purple) Disposable Contact Lens
Bought from: An optical Shop
Price: $25 -30 (2 sets) *Prices vary*
Rating: 3.5/5
Diameter: 14
Prescription: Available

 

 

 

 

 

This is my first pair of Maxi Eyes Contact lenses. I’ve been hearing good stuffs about the lens from a couple of my Cosplay friends for a long  while but I never got around to trying them.

 

Colour:

The colour is amazingly pigmented even on my boring black iris. Both photos of me below have not been colour edited. Of course, the actual colour differs on different people and depending on the surrounding light, the lens can look almost black. But up close and in real life, the colours still stands out and brings a touch of mysticism  to the overall look.

 

Diameter:

The Diameter of the lens is only 14 , which means it doesn’t have any iris enlarging effect. That however, does makes it look more natural and more suitable for Male cosplays.

 

 

Comfort:

I have relatively sensitive eyes. When I first wore the lenses, I felt very uncomfortable. I had to take it out , run it under the tap (OMG super bad habit, please don’t follow my example!) and put it back in again.  However, Yuanie who was wearing the exact same lens (without prescription) felt it was super comfortable.

To be fair, discomfort from contact lenses can come from many things. For one, it could be micro dirt or fibres that were stuck on my fingers that then transferred to the lens and made my eyes tear.

I started wearing the contact lens at around 4pm and ended my day near 11pm. The contact lens didn’t feel too annoying throughout the day =)

 

Price

Yuanie helped both of us get this contact lens because we were cosplaying twins and we tried to be as twin-like as possible by using the same contact lens, lashes and wig. According to her, she bought it at Hougang Mall for around $25 - $30 for 2 sets. That was a promotional price so the actual purchase price can vary. However I am under the impression that it is cheaper than the usual freshkons or Freshlook lenses you find in Singapore.

 

 

Overall:

Overall, I’m pretty satisfied with the purchase. For a monthly disposable, it is a little pricey compared to lenses you purchase online or from Malaysia. But if you’re in a pinch and desperately needs a good pair of coloured contact lens then Maxi Eyes is highly recommended. Compared to Freshlook or Freshkon, the retail price is much lower.