Our verdict
Glossy Ivory 1-Day takes EyeCandys' best-selling beige-taupe shade and puts it in a daily disposable lens: wear a pair once, then throw it away, so there's no solution or case to deal with. At $29 for 10 lenses (5 wears) it's affordable for occasional use, and the specs are clearly listed: 14.2 mm diameter, 8.7 base curve, 40% water, MPC material and powers from 0.00 to -8.00. Two things to know: the product page lists Korean and EU certifications rather than US FDA clearance, and its 4.83/5 rating is pooled with related products. Check the shade against your own eye color and get a prescription first.
Pros & cons
Pros
- No cleaning or storage; a fresh pair each time
- $29 for 10 lenses ($5.80 a wear); 4-box discount
- Zero limbal ring for a soft, natural look
- MPC material, 40% water content
- Powers from 0.00 to -8.00 (0.25 steps from -1.00 to -5.00)
- Blocks 80% UVA and 95% UVB (per EyeCandys)
Cons
- Costs more than a 6-month pair if you wear it often
- Product page lists Korea KGMP, Korea FDA and CE, not US FDA
- Rating (4.83/5, 145 reviews) is pooled with related products
- Only one base curve (8.7) and diameter (14.2 mm)
- Not covered by the 30-day guarantee unless you're a first-time customer
Overview
Glossy Ivory 1-Day tops EyeCandys' best-seller list at the time of writing. It's the daily disposable version of the store's popular Glossy Ivory shade: a creamy beige-taupe colored lens with no limbal ring, designed to lighten dark brown eyes. A box has 10 lenses (5 pairs) for $29.
We haven't worn these lenses ourselves, so this review is based on EyeCandys' published specs, policies and customer ratings, and it flags what to check before you buy.
Prescription and safety: colored contacts are medical devices. In the US, EyeCandys requires a valid contact lens prescription for every order, including 0.00 lenses. Get your eyes checked and fitted by an eye doctor first.
Look and color
EyeCandys describes Glossy Ivory as a single-tone beige-taupe with a soft gradient and no dark outer ring, so it blends into your own iris rather than outlining it. The 12.7 mm graphic diameter is close to a typical iris size, so it shouldn't make your eyes look much bigger. On brown eyes, EyeCandys says it lightens them by up to 3–4 shades.
Buyers in the pooled reviews often describe the effect as natural and subtle, while a few note that the color shows more strongly in some lighting than others. Colored lenses always look different on each person, so treat product photos as a guide.
Specs
| Spec | Glossy Ivory 1-Day |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Daily disposable |
| Lens diameter | 14.2 mm |
| Graphic diameter | 12.7 mm |
| Base curve | 8.7 |
| Water content | 40% |
| Material | MPC polymer |
| Power range | 0.00 to -8.00 |
| Lenses per box | 10 |
| UV blocking | 80% UVA, 95% UVB (per EyeCandys) |
| Certifications listed | Korea KGMP, Korea FDA, EU ISO/CE |
MPC is a material EyeCandys says helps the lens hold moisture and resist deposits. Your eye doctor's prescription will specify the base curve and diameter that fit you; this lens comes in one size only (8.7 / 14.2 mm).
Price and cost per wear
| Option | Price | Cost per wear |
|---|---|---|
| 1 box (10 lenses) | $29.00 | $5.80 |
| 4 boxes (40 lenses) | $98.60 | $4.93 |
For occasional use (events, photos, travel), daily lenses are simple and hygienic. If you'd wear the color most days, a reusable pair like the 6-month Glossy Ivory works out cheaper, although you'll need solution and a case.
Ratings
The product page shows 4.83/5 from 145 reviews (90% five-star), but notes that the reviews are pooled from related Glossy products, so they aren't all about this exact lens. EyeCandys as a store is rated 4.8/5 on its own site but 3.8/5 on Trustpilot; see our EyeCandys review.
Who should buy it?
A good fit if you:
- Have dark eyes and want a soft, lighter look.
- Wear colored lenses now and then rather than daily.
- Don't want to clean and store reusable lenses.
Think twice if you:
- Need a base curve other than 8.7, or plus (farsighted) powers.
- Want US FDA clearance listed on the product page.
- Would wear them every day (a reusable lens costs less).
The bottom line
Glossy Ivory 1-Day is an easy, low-commitment way to try EyeCandys' most popular natural shade, with clear specs and a fair price per wear. Get a prescription and fitting first, check the listed certifications, and order a single box before stocking up.
Specifications
| Type | Daily disposable colored contact lens |
|---|---|
| Color | Ivory (beige-taupe), 1 tone |
| Lens diameter | 14.2 mm |
| Graphic diameter | 12.7 mm |
| Base curve | 8.7 |
| Water content | 40% |
| Material | MPC polymer |
| Power range | 0.00 to -8.00 |
| Pack | 10 lenses (5 pairs) per box |
| UV blocking | 80% UVA, 95% UVB (per EyeCandys) |
| Certifications listed | Korea KGMP, Korea FDA, EU ISO/CE |
| Rating | 4.83/5 (145 reviews, pooled with related products) |
| Price | $29 a box; $98.60 for 4 boxes |
