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Crizal Natural Look: 360-Degree Anti-Glare Coating

Written by Alvin · Manh Long Optical, 147A Le Duan, Cua Nam, Hanoi · Updated 11 September 2026

A customer once brought in a wedding photo and pointed at their own face. Both eyes were two pale white patches. Flash had bounced straight off the lens, and the shot couldn't be redone.

That happens with glasses that have no anti-reflective coating, or a coating on just one side. Essilor built Crizal Natural Look to fix exactly that. Below is what we've seen after years of fitting this lens line in the workshop — both where it earns its price and where it doesn't.

What is Crizal Natural Look?

Natural Look is Essilor's premium anti-reflective coating, made in France. There's one defining feature: it coats both the front and back of the lens. Most lower-priced coatings only treat the front, but the light that reflects straight into a wearer's eyes often comes from behind — a light behind you, a ceiling lamp, a screen.

The result is a lens that's almost invisible. People looking at you see your eyes, not two panes of glass. It sounds like marketing copy until you hold two lenses side by side under a light and see the difference for yourself.

What Crizal Natural Look actually does

Beyond looking good, there's more to it:

Sharper look, more confidence face to face

A flash photo, a video call, a livestream, or just sitting in a meeting under ceiling lights — an uncoated lens tends to flash a blue or white sheen. Essilor states it cuts up to 99% of that reflection. That's the manufacturer's figure; we don't have equipment to re-measure it. But customers coming back and saying their photos look noticeably better is something we hear often, and that's the part we can vouch for.

Sharper vision, less strain during screen work

Light bouncing back and forth inside an uncoated lens adds visual noise, and the eye has to work a little harder to compensate. The coating lets more light pass straight through, giving a sharper, higher-contrast image. Eight hours at a computer won't feel different at first, but by late afternoon the eyes tend to feel less strained.

Real glare reduction at night

Driving through Hanoi at night, oncoming headlights are usually the most uncomfortable part. A poorly coated lens turns one headlight into three or four spreading halos. The coating flattens those halos, so the road stays clearer. Customers over 45 bring this up more than anything else.

Fuller protection against UV and smudging

A high UV rating (E-SPF) blocks ultraviolet light from both sides of the lens — including light that reflects in from behind, which a single-sided coating misses entirely. The outer nano-layer is smooth enough that water doesn't sit on it, and dust and fingerprints stick less, so one wipe leaves it clean.

Who should choose Crizal Natural Look

Who it suits:

• People often on camera — MCs, online teachers, content creators, livestream sellers.
• Office workers and students, sitting under artificial light with a screen all day.
• Strong prescriptions, high astigmatism. 1.67 and 1.74 lenses reflect more than standard lenses by nature, so a good coating is worth even more here.
• Night drivers, especially on long trips.

Who doesn't need to rush into it

Not everyone needs this tier. A few cases worth reconsidering:

• Rarely photographed, rarely out at night. A standard anti-reflective coating is usually enough, and the price difference is better spent raising the lens index.
• Tend to drop glasses or toss them in a bag without a case. Sapphire HR's scratch resistance matters more for you.
• Your real issue is screen glare, not reflection. Ask whether a blue-light filter version is available instead.

Getting tested and fitted for Crizal Natural Look at Manh Long Optical

Testing here starts with an auto-refractor, then a check against a real trial frame — we don't just read the machine's number and cut straight from it. Pupillary distance is measured separately for each frame, since being off by a millimeter or two causes fatigue, more so at higher prescriptions.

Crizal Natural Look vs Easy Pro vs Sapphire HR

Weighing up which Crizal tier to choose? Here's the comparison, based on customers in Cua Nam who've come back after a year or two of wear.

Crizal Natural Look vs an unbranded anti-reflective coating

Occasionally someone brings in glasses bought online where the "anti-reflective" layer has gone patchy after four or five months. Checking it in the workshop, the difference usually comes down to a few things.

Cleaning and keeping Crizal Natural Look lenses

Rinse with water first. Then spray lens cleaner and wipe with the included microfiber cloth. Don't wipe dry — dust on the lens surface acts like sandpaper, and one pass leaves a scratch. A shirt hem and paper tissue are the two most common causes of scratches, and almost everyone reaches for one of them at some point. Skip 90-proof alcohol entirely.

Common questions

Does Crizal Natural Look yellow over time?

No. This nano-layer contains no yellowing agent. But 90-proof alcohol or an off-brand lens cleaner can still damage the coating — not yellowing, but a hazy, streaky wear. Use a proper lens solution with a microfiber cloth.

Can Crizal Natural Look be applied to an existing lens?

No. The coating is applied inside the Essilor factory during lens manufacturing, not as a step added after cutting. Getting Natural Look means ordering a new lens. We do offer a trade-in on old lenses, which covers part of the cost.

Does Crizal Natural Look suit a high-index 1.74 lens?

Yes, and it's worth it most in this group. 1.67 and 1.74 lenses reflect more than standard lenses, so a good coating makes a more noticeable difference. Customers with strong prescriptions choose this pairing most often here.

What's the warranty on Crizal Natural Look?

Essilor offers a global 1-year warranty. Peeling, cracking, or a coating defect within 12 months gets a free replacement lens. Bring it to 147A Le Duan and we'll handle the paperwork — no need to ship it anywhere.

Does Crizal Natural Look change the lens color?

No. This is one place it beats cheaper coatings — those often show a faint green tint under light. Natural Look leaves the lens color unchanged.

How is Crizal Natural Look different from standard Crizal?

Natural Look has the strongest anti-reflective performance in the Crizal line, so the lens looks clearer, almost invisible. Scratch resistance, smudge resistance, water resistance and rear UV protection are all still included.

Is it worth upgrading to Crizal Natural Look?

Worth it if you're often photographed, drive at night, or spend a lot of time on screens. If you're rarely out in the evening, a standard anti-reflective coating is usually enough — we tell customers this fairly often, even when they've already budgeted for the higher tier.

How long does a Crizal coating last?

Cleaned properly, several years. Cleaned improperly, any coating scratches and clouds within a few months. Rinse with water, use a microfiber cloth, never wipe dry.

Does Crizal Natural Look filter blue light?

No. Natural Look is built for anti-glare and clarity, not blue-light filtering. Ask whether a blue-light version is available when ordering your lenses at 147A Le Duan.