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We tested with specs and sunnies in different temperatures – and with a face mask too
An annoying side effect of wearing glasses is the mist that appears when any kind of steam hits the lens.
This fogginess happens after humidity in the air meets the cold surface, whether that vapour is caused by breathing, sweating or a change in air temperature.
Mask wearing is also synonymous with steamy glasses, thanks to our breath escaping and fogging up the lens. Other scenarios include going into a warm house from the fresh outdoors, or being in the rain.
Whichever causes the most hassle, there are a few different products that aim to help your glasses function more effectively. These anti-fog treatments work by creating a barrier coating to offset the moisture particles, stopping any humidity from steaming up the lenses.
From reusable cloths to sprays and wipes, we’ve been researching the best anti-fog buys.
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Our tester wears glasses and trialled several sprays and wipes over a few weeks, both in different temperatures and with a face mask. Products making our best list had to improve or remove the appearance of fog. Our tester also considered solution drying time, value for money and how long the clearing effect lasted on glasses and sunglasses lenses alike.
Our best buy goes to Zeiss’s anti-fog kit, for being an all-in-one solution that stopped our glasses getting foggy. Meanwhile, AB Mask’s anti-fog cloth is a reusable wipe option that gave us at least 24 hours’ fog-free wear, for a reasonable price. Finally, Muc-Off’s premium anti-fog treatment provided a long-lasting coating to eradicate lens mistiness.
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