Simons
Carmen Soft Cat-Eye Sunglasses
The Carmen Soft Cat-Eye Sunglasses are lightweight plastic-frame sunglasses designed for sun protection. They feature glossy black acetate frames with a cat-eye silhouette, gray gradient lenses offering 100% UV protection, and gold-tone metal temples with black plastic tips.
- Material
- plastic frame
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Size
Specifications
Soft cat-eye sunglasses with lightweight plastic frame and 100% UV protection.
Lightweight plastic frame, 100% UV protection, comfortable fit
- Material
- plastic frame
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- soft cat-eye shape
- lightweight plastic frame
- 100% UV protection
- comfortable fit
- plastic frame construction
Product Insights
The Carmen Soft Cat-Eye Sunglasses from Simons offer 100% UV protection (UV400) in a lightweight frame that flatters oval, square, and heart-shaped faces. Priced at $19 CAD, they undercut similar options while delivering a stylish look with gold temples and gradient lenses that appear more expensive. Consistent build quality across this price tier makes them a practical choice for all-day wear.
Verified claims
- UV protection
- 100% UV protection equals UV400, blocking 99-100% of UVA and UVB up to 400 nm.
- Face fit
- Soft cat-eye shape flatters oval, square, and heart faces.
- Price value
- At $19 CAD, it undercuts Target's $17 USD cat-eye for similar specs.
- Fit and comfort
- Lightweight frame is comfortable for all-day wear and fits oval, square, and heart-shaped faces.
- Style
- Soft cat-eye silhouette with a glossy black plastic front, thin gold metal temples, and gradient gray lenses.
- Build quality
- Simons maintains consistent build quality across dozens of non-polarized $19 frames, including the Carmen.
- Tint independence
- The gradient gray tint only controls visible brightness; UV protection remains full across the lens even where the tint looks lighter.
- Lens polarization
- The Carmen's lenses are non-polarized gradient gray; they darken from top to bottom for basic sun protection but do not add polarized glare reduction.
- UV protection at budget price
- The low price does not weaken UV400-level protection; the UV-absorbing chemicals are integrated into the plastic resin, so the barrier is comparable to much pricier sunglasses.
Product record
- Title
- Carmen Soft Cat-Eye Sunglasses
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 19 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Everyday sun protection with a lightweight cat-eye pair
For sunny days out—walking, errands, or time outdoors—these soft cat-eye sunglasses offer 100% UV protection to help shield your eyes from the sun. The light plastic frame is designed to stay comfortable through extended wear. Note that the UV-protection figure comes from the merchant's listing and the label text inside the temples, not from independently verified testing.[2,3,4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Carmen Soft Cat-Eye Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a lightweight, comfortable cat-eye style with full sun coverage: the plastic and metal frame offers 100% UV protection, a glossy black front with a pronounced upsweep, gradient gray lenses that are darker at the top, and thin gold metal temples with black plastic tips. It comes in Black or Taupe, but only in a single ONE SIZE, so it may not suit every face. Note that the 100% UV protection appears as label text, not a verified performance measurement.[1,2,3,4] | Syntax Cat-Eye Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a lightweight, comfortable plastic pair with an upswept cat-eye shape, pointed outer upper corners, and dark gray-blue lenses with 100% UV protection. It comes in one size with an integrated molded bridge, so it suits shoppers fine with a standard fit, and it is available in Black, Taupe, or Raspberry/Cherry Red.[5,6] | Vivian Cat-Eye Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a bold, upswept cat-eye look with a glossy burgundy frame and dark gray-green tinted lenses. The light, comfortable plastic frame comes in one size and carries 100% UV protection per the merchant listing and the label printed on the temple. Detail touches include metal rivet accents near the hinge and a molded single-piece saddle bridge.[7,8] |
Image Analysis
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Product
A pair of cat-eye sunglasses photographed on a light background showing the front and slightly angled top view; glossy black front frame, gradient gray lenses, thin gold metal temples with black plastic tips.
- Frame material and finishGlossy black front frame with a pronounced cat-eye upsweep at the outer upper corners; smooth, continuous rim surrounding both lenses.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.34 · w 0.62 · h 0.40 (high) - Lens appearanceSingle-piece lenses with a top-to-bottom gray gradient, darker at the top and lighter toward the bottom; lenses sit flush inside the rim.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.56 · h 0.32 (high) - Nose bridgeIntegrated black plastic saddle-style bridge formed as part of the front frame; no visible separate metal bridge.
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x 0.42 · y 0.46 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high) - TemplesThin straight metal temples in a warm gold tone that attach at the outer edge of the frame and extend rearward toward black plastic tips.
2 regions
x 0.54 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (medium); x 0.06 · y 0.26 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (medium) - Temple tipsBlack plastic curved temple tips covering the ends of the metal temples.
2 regions
x 0.84 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (medium) - Hinge detailSmall visible metal hinge pieces where the temples meet the front frame on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.37 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.37 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Legible inner temple text“CE 100% UV Protection”Partial
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow; image shows the sunglasses placed at a slight angle so both front and inner temple are visible.
- Shot compositionSunglasses positioned slightly angled with left temple nearer the camera and right temple extended rearward, occupying the central horizontal band of the image.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface with a soft diffused shadow beneath the sunglasses indicating overhead studio lighting.
- Shadow and reflectionSoft shadow cast below and slightly to the right of the glasses; faint glossy reflections visible on the top edge of the frame and on the lenses.
Colors
gloss black· front frame and rim#343333dark gray· lens upper gradient#74666Clight gray· lens lower gradient#C5C4C2warm gold· temples (metal)#8D8284black· temple tips- Frame material and finishGlossy black front frame with a pronounced cat-eye upsweep at the outer upper corners; smooth, continuous rim surrounding both lenses.