AMW Reviews: GEO Angel Brown Lens

Prior to contact lens usage, I've done a lot of research and I've also talked to a lot of contact wearer friends on tips on how to survive the "scare" of poking my eyes! I've got several queries regarding contact lens when I posted my "I Wonder: Conquering Your Beauty Related Fear" post.  To be honest, I am not an expert with this, I've tried wearing them for more than 5 times now but each time leads to the feeling of "first time", it's just too tedious and takes such a long time to put it on!  I was just complaining to my friend that wearing contact lenses should be the same as learning to ride the bike!  But sad to say, it isn't!  

My first ever contact lens brand GEO Magic Color Lens, how's the performance of this Korean made lens for first time wearers like myself? 

GEO Lens says ---

Soft Contact Lenses for daily wear to correct visual acuity in aphakic and not aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia.  

The lens may be worn by persons who exhibit retractive astigmatism of 0.50 diopters or less where the astimagtism does not interfere with visual acuity.  The lens is available clear or tinted and may e used to enhance or alter the apparent color of the eye.

Ingredients:  Click photo to enlarge

AMW says ---

Pros

• Seller DashingBeauty: packed in as simple paper packaging together with instructions and lens case.  Shipment is fast and a breeze.

• Colors available for GEO Magic Color lens are very natural!
• Once inserted onto the eye, feels comfortable 
• The lens doesn't look cheap and does not tear up easily!  I've tested this as I've "tried" inserting the lens for multiple times and lens remain ok
• Can give a different overall look!
• My eyes look a bit larger with these lenses!  
• Inexpensive as these can be used for a year.
• Available in different grades, which means, bad eyesight individual can correct eyesight and prettify at the same time!  Mine came in without grade!

• Original GEO lens comes with a sticker and code in which you can check online for authenticity!

• No eye irritation from wearing this!  You have to bear in mind the type and brand of lens cleanser used!

Cons

• Difficult to insert and remove especially for first timers, even second or third or fourth timers!  *lol*
• Huge hassle as this can dry up some people's eyes and eye drops may be needed which leads to additional expense.
• Have to purchase a separate lens cleaner (again, additional expense)
• May cause eye irritations or worst, damage your eyes, check with professionals if you're unsure.
  

Overall
Thank goodness, for a first time contact lens wearing experience, it was a pleasant one as GEO Magic Color lens are super comfortable!

Tips
How to open the contact lens bottle

How to insert contact lens 

• making sure your hands are clean, check to see if lens are free from dirt before insertion
• check to make sure lens are not turned inside out
• placing lens on the tip of the finger, place the middle finger of the same hand close to your lower lashline and pull down the lower lid gently.
• use the forefinger or middle finger of the other hand to lift the upper lid and place the lens straight to the eye.
• gently release both lids and blink
• try and try as it's not easy the first time
• if eyes get tired from trying, do not be hard on yourself, rest!

How to remove contact lens

• hands should be clean
• never be in a hurry to remove lens as you may damage your eyes
• pinch method can be used
• in my case, I have long fingernails, I remove contact lens with both forefingers in a vertical motion, grab both ends of the contacts and gently pinch out.
• first timers?  Do not be harsh on yourself, it took me 30  minutes on one eye!

Care for Lens

• use a solution gentle enough for your eyes.  If you have eye allergies like myself, check out the ingredients before you use it
• never rinse the lens in tap water, this may cause eye infections or injury
• always put the lens into the correct L/R chamber even if there's no grade
• try not to prolong the usage of contact lens.  Never sleep with contact lens on
• if eye allergies exists, check with an ophthalmologists IMMEDIATELY

Will I repurchase?

I actually do not need a lot of contacts as I'm just happy conquering my fear!  But playing around with scary colors isn't bad at all!  Especially this coming Halloween!

To whom do I recommend this to?
Anyone into colored contacts, especially Cosplayers! 

**photo taken from DashingBeauty Shop FB page

Where to purchase and how much?
Online sellers.  I got this from DashingBeauty Shop for review.  Check out her FB and multiply page for PRE-order dates and the price is cheaper than the price I got in Korea!  Php650.00 (approx $15.00) a pair with free lens case.  Additional lens cleaner costs Php90.00 (approx $2.00).  FREE Shipping for Pre-Orders.

GEO Magic Color Lens

in Angel Brown

B.C.: 8.60

DIA: 14.0 

(I reckon this is the best size for first time contact lens wearer)

Angel Brown

Angel Grey

I don't wear these daily and I don't plan to!
It's just a nice beautifying "tool" for special events or occasion!
Which one would you go for?  Angel Brown or Angel Grey? 

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

(Note from Author: GEO Angel Grey lens purchased on my own and GEO Angel Brown sent by company for review.  All information written are based on the writer's personal experience.  Author did not and will never receive payment for positive reviews.  Please purchase at your own discretion )

I Wonder: "Conquering your Beauty-Related Fear"

To those who knew me personally would know how I've always been on a safe side but wouldn't be surprised to see me try bungee jumping, sky diving or anything crazy!  My heart would skip gazillion times but its something not impossible for me to do because I may not be the most adventurous type but I love to challenge myself!

Here's a funny thing about me though, would you believe that I would choose bungee jumping on top of the Macau Tower over putting on contact lenses?  I think it has to do with my super bad eye allergies from an eye drops years ago that puts a huge scare to my "eyeball" life!

Me being the pusher, I put on contact lenses to be part of my "superficial bucket list", things to do superficially before I die!  *laughs* Gosh, I've got nothing to do eh? hahaha

Anyways, on my Korea trip, I went to this Myeong-dong underground shopping and you can see shops after shops of Eyeglasses, and contact lenses.  I told Mr. AMW that since I'm in the land of GEO lenses, I might as well purchase one since it could be cheaper there and it has 3 years shelf life!  3 years is enough time frame for me to muster up the courage to at least try right?

This whole set costs 25,000 Won (approx Php1,000/$23.00)

GEO Angel Grey Lens 

B.C.: 8.60

Diameter: 14.00

Includes: All-in-one cleanser, portable case and eye dropper

I actually had it kept somewhere and I never had the courage to try it because...just because...I'm a weakling that way! hahaha  I even thought of giving it away a friend who wear contacts! Yup, giving up!

Well, somewhere out there, the universe gave me a slap on my face by telling me to get this done and not wonder how it feels to wear contact lens or how it feels to touch my eyeballs!  *laughs*  I've said NO to a lot of contact lens reviews way back and I haven't had any coming my way for a year!  Just when I was going to give away my own purchase of the GEO Angel Lens, Dashing Beauty Shop messaged me for a review of the GEO contact lenses she sells!  And she sells it for only Php670.00 LOCAL free shipping but this one is PREORDER!  I was told she gets this directly from GEO company and the retail price of this is actually Php750.00!

GEO Angel Brown Lens

B.C.: 8.60

Diameter: 14.00

with free case

A closer look on GEO Angel Brown Lens

Doesn't this remind you of WALL-E? *tee hee*

Ok, here it goes!  After a couple of YouTube viewing and tips from contact lens users, one fateful night, I finally did it!  Gosh, you just can't imagine the happiness and contentment I felt when I first put it on!  It was like winning a lottery!  *laughs*  Are you ready to see?  Please bear with me as I look quite stressed!  Hahaha it was done several hours before I go to bed...

I think I can be part of Twilight?  Or locally...IMMORTAL?  *laughs*  A closer shot on GEO Angel Grey Lens.  Sorry for the blank, soul-less eye expression, it's my first after 30 years, so please be gentle!  LOL

It looks quite natural in person.  The  moment it was put on, I didn't feel a thing so it's all good...

Now, the hardest part is..removing it!  Trust me, you wouldn't want to know how I look like trying to remove it!  I actually did!  And it's the feeling of winning a Lottery plus House and Lot plus Luxury Car!  You seriously wouldn't want to see that!  hahahaaha

Now, I wonder:
"Have you conquered your beauty-related fear?"
it could be eyelash extensions, eyelash curling,  injections, etc...


Nikki's Superficial Bucket List:
13. Wear contact lens
14. Walk around naked in public (na-ah! That ain't gonna happen! in this lifetime) hahahaha

Dashing Beauty Shop 

For all types of GEO lenses

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Deadline for PRE-Order October 25, 2010

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

(Note from Author: GEO Angel Grey lens purchased on my own and GEO Angel Brown sent by company for review.)