Pink, yellow, green, blue, brown... With so many sunglasses lens tints available, choosing the right one can be a challenge. Whether you're biking, skiing, fishing, or golfing, your vision and comfort needs vary, and understanding the benefits of each lens tint is key. Making the right choice isn't always easy, but don't panic, we are here to guide you in selecting the shade and material that best suit your lifestyle and tastes. Discover the advantages of each color for your favorite outdoor and indoor activities, and make an 'enlightened' sunscreen choice this summer! 🧡

Dark smoked tinted lenses: conquer the outside world

(brown / gray / green)

Embark on everyday life in the sun, driving and outdoor activities with the dark tinted lenses. They cut out glare from intense sunlight or a snow-lit landscape. Gray tinted lenses darken, green tinted lenses accent foliage, while brown tinted sunglasses warm the colors of the landscape. Ready to go for the outdoor adventure! 

Explore many options of dark smoked tinted sunglasses in our collection Blake Kuwahara.

Clear tinted sunglasses: long live the party under the clouds

(yellow/amber/pink/blue)

Who said cloudy days were sad? Excellent in moderate to low light conditions, the lightly tinted lenses are ideal for skiing, snowboarding and other sports on overcast days. Enjoy better depth perception, improved contrasts and a brighter environment to have a blast even under overcast skies!

For example, Gamine, a New York eyewear brand celebrated for its ultra-modern and unique designs. Known for playful geometric lines, it often features stylish pink and blue sunscreen lenses. Discover their pink tinted sunglasses and bold designs here.

Photo: Sunglasses with pink tinted lenses front the collection Gamine.

And polarized sunglasses in all this? The secret weapon against glare!

Water sports enthusiasts or sensitive to reflections on water, snow, the road…, polarized sunglasses are made for you! They dramatically reduce reflected light and give you crystal clear vision. Beware, however, of interactions with windshields and LCD screens. Opt for these lenses with or without a mirror finish, with or without a prescription, for the perfect anti-glare solution.

List of sunglass lens tints: benefits and particularities of each color

Did you know? Most prescription lenses without plastic tint already protect you from 92% of ultraviolet rays.

Yes indeed! This therefore makes almost obsolete any addition of anti-UV treatment. The tint of your lenses is therefore chosen primarily for your visual comfort! So if you opt for plastic photochromic technology, whose color varies according to the brightness, well know that your eyes are still well protected.

Now that you have a better idea of which sun tint color suits you best, great! But what about other components like the choice of polarization, the need for prescription lenses, the photochromic system, or even ensuring you choose the right shape of sunglasses? From round to octagonal, square to cat's eye, and hexagonal sunglasses, the choices are endless!

👉Take our Quiz to determine which Eyewear Shape Suits You Best

Nothing screams “perfect fit” like a bespoke eyewear

Unfortunately, eyewear stores do not always offer the desired style, color, size and “fit”, let alone the exact adjustment of a frame according to the precise measurements of your morphological features! Plus, we all know, sunglasses come in different materials! Plastic sunglasses offer a colorful, bold look, while metal frame sunglasses provide a sleek and often more durable option.

This is where the Eyewear Bar by Marie-Sophie Dion bridges the gap: If you want a perfectly fitted frame created from scratch for you, we'll take care of it! 

Discover the luxury and comfort of wearing a frame created to measure for you, right here in Quebec in our creation workshop. Book a styling session now.

But beware: once you experiment with made-to-measure, you may never want to go back to a ready-to-wear frame!! 😉

(Also read: Discover the World Through Custom-Made Eyewear: A Perfect Fit for You)

Photos: Custom creation by Marie-Sophie Dion

For any question about choosing the best lens tint, finding the right sunglasses for your needs, or creating custom eyewear? We invite you to connect  with our expert opticians by booking an appointment online for an eyewear consultation.

Looking forward to serving you soon!