5 easy Halloween costumes with coloured contacts

First, let's get the most important bit of housekeeping out of the way: there's nothing scarier than dodgy coloured contact lenses you can buy online. It might seem that having snake-patterned eyes is integral to your costume impact, but how does that feeling compare to the damage they can do to your eyes? Right, our thoughts exactly.

You need lenses that are made from materials that guarantee optimal levels of hydration and let enough oxygen through to your eyes. Two things you need to keep in mind when buying Halloween coloured contacts are: go for trusted brands (like FreshLook and Air Optix Colors) and only buy from reputable retailers. We don't mean to brag, but we're the UK's top choice for contact lenses, with thousands of happy customers the world over, so we've got that box ticked.

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Imagine being the leader of a secret underwater kingdom who gets to save the world (and look amazing doing it?). Aquaman is a classic DC superhero, but he had an ultra-cool revamp for the 2018 hit action film that's given him pecs, scales, cool hair and creepy ice-white eyes. Add a supernatural dimension to your aquatic look with FreshLook Colourblends in Sterling Grey.

You'll also need: a tight-fitting, yellow long sleeve shirt you can draw scales on (the daredevils out there could just draw scales on their chests and arms), green gloves, a long wig (or healthy beach waves, if you've got them naturally) and a gold trident.

Every entry on this list is about using coloured contacts as a way of adding a supernatural dimension to a look - but David Bowie's hypnotic dual coloured eyes were natural. In Labyrinth, the iconic musical fantasy film, Bowie played Jareth The Goblin King, the powerful ruler of an otherworldly maze realm. He is a master of disguise, using magical crystals to form orbs and create realistic illusions. Get David Bowie's legendary eye look with Air Optix Colours in Brilliant Blue and Grey.

You'll also need: a silver teased, 70's layered wig, ruffled white shirt, black leather gloves, and a round crystal orb, for all your illusions, as well as grey tights and knee-high boots.

Enhance your eye colour with ease using FreshLook Colorblends contact lenses, created in 12 natural shades. Available for cosmetic or prescription purposes, these ultra-comfy monthly lenses are super-safe and hygienic, providing crystal-clear vision for up to 30 days. A soft and flexible design guarantees a secure fit and a high-water content means that your eyes will feel hydrated, while you enjoy your fresh, new look.