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Freshlook Colorblends Green vs Air Optix Gemstone Green
Medically reviewed by Sharon Copeland on 11 January 2022
Freshlook Colorblends Green contact lenses and Air Optix Colors Gemstone Green contact lenses are both monthly contact lenses by Alcon & Ciba Vision. Both these coloured contact lenses are available in prescription form, as well as in non-prescription (plano) form and contain 2 per box.
Freshlook Colorblends is the first lens to blend 3 colours in one lens to create a completely natural look. Air Optix also create a natural look; however, Air Optix Gemstone Green is a more vibrant hue than Freshlook Colorblends Green.
As a silicone hydrogel lens, Air Optix Colors in Gemstone Green has a higher oxygen permeability than Freshlook Colorblends Green contact lenses. It is also thicker, making it easier for handling.
Our specs table below shows a detailed comparison between Freshlook Colorblends in Green and Air Optix in Gemstone Green:
Freshlook Colorblends Gemstone Green | Air Optix Gemstone Green | |
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Manufacturer | Alcon & Ciba Vision | Alcon & Ciba Vision |
Prescription parameters | ||
Replacement Schedule | Monthly | Monthly |
Wearing Details | Daily wear | Daily wear |
Sphere/ Powers | +2.00 to -6.00 (0.25D) +2.50 to +6.00 (0.50D) -6.50 to -8.00 (0.50D) |
+2.00 to -6.00 (0.25D) +2.50 to +6.00 (0.50D) -6.50 to -8.00 (0.50D) |
Base Curves (B.C) | 8.6 mm | 8.6 mm |
Diameters (Dia) | 14.5 mm | 14.2 mm |
Lens Material | Phemfilcon A | Lotrafilcon B |
Lens Design | Front surface: Spherical Back surface: Spherical |
Front surface: Aspheric Back surface: Aspheric |
Wetting Agents | Unknown | Unknown |
% of Water | 55% | 33% |
Center Thickness | 0.08 mm | 0.08 mm |
Oxygen Permeability | 20 Dk/t @ -3.00D | 138 Dk/t @ -3.00D |
Benefits & Features | ||
Special Features |
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UV Blocking | No | No |
Visibility Tint | No | No |
Inside-out Mark | Unknown | Unknown |
Packaging and Pricing | ||
Packaging Details | 2 lenses per box | 2 lenses per box |
Price per box | £15.95 | £17.95 |
What is the difference between Freshlook Colorblends Green vs Gemstone Green?
While Freshlook Colorblends and Air Optix Colors are both designed to enhance your natural eye colour, Freshlook Colorblends Green offers a more subtle update than Gemstone Green Air Optix lenses. Gemstone Green on the other hand offers a more vibrant eye colour change.
Both these contact lenses have their own special features which differ from each other. Freshlook Colorblends have a 3-in-1 colour blend technology which enhance the natural eye by blending three different colour1s to mimic the varying tones of your iris. The outer ring defines the eye and is the primary colour to transform the eye colour and the inner ring adds depth and brightens the eye.
Air Optix Colors have the same 3-in-1 colour blend technology but also feature their very own SmartShield Technology which shields eyes from irritating deposits by creating an ultra-thin protective layer.
Which is better Freshlook Colorblends Green or Air Optix Colors Gemstone Green?
Freshlook Colorblends Green are considered to be better for those after a more subtle colour update whereas Air Optix Gemstone Green are perfect for those who desire a more vibrant hue.
Air Optix Colors allow up to six times the amount of oxygen to reach the eye thanks to their silicone hydrogel material; however, Freshlook Colorblends have a higher water content, making them equally as comfortable.
Not sure which lenses to go for? Take a look at what our customers have to say below:
Freshlook Colorblends Green reviews
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Raluca Tutanis- 19 Dec 2021VerifiedNice colour and very comfortable.
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E MCCRAE- 04 Dec 2021VerifiedVery comfortable and natural looking lenses. AND easy to see in your lense case
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Charlene- 20 Nov 2021VerifiedVery realistic colour and comfy fit
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Karen Howard- 07 Nov 2021VerifiedLovely natural colours (although there is a choice of brighter in your face ones if you want). These are by far the most comfortable lenses I have tried and I have worn lenses for decades.
Air Optix Colors Gemstone Green reviews
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Karolina Perez Stubbs- 24 Oct 2021VerifiedLoved the colour blend . Looks very natural in my hazel eyes even my friends commented that they would have been able to tell the difference if they hadn’t known my eye colour. Yes very impressed.
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lakemimi- 11 Oct 2021Verifiednatural looking and comfortable
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Sharmin Begum- 03 Sep 2021VerifiedGreat brand! Great colour! I have brown eyes and these show up really nice on my eyes! I bought three and got a nice little discount, I still have one more pack! So glad I bought many!
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Sue Quill- 15 Aug 2021VerifiedGemstone green lenses .. divine !