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There’s no secret that women are spending a huge amount of money each month on cosmetics, skincare and hair products. The truth is, everyone wants to look their best. Whether you’re preparing for a night out, a job interview or just another workday, taking care of your look is essential. And while you may think that you can’t live without your favourite foundation, eyeliner or glamour lashes to step up your makeup, your mirror is also crucial for achieving your best look.
A good makeup mirror can make a difference between a flawless foundation application and one that is streaky, patchy, or crinkly around the edges. Men also use bathroom mirrors for shaving. Whether you call it a makeup mirror, shaving mirror, tabletop or vanity mirror, its purpose remains the same. Considering the plethora of styles, designs and features available, it might be overwhelming to choose the right one that matches your style and preferences. So, before you dig into the vast range of makeup mirrors, it can help to consider the following factors.
The Right Location
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To help narrow down your options, you need to figure out where the mirror is going to be and where you will be comfortable using it. Some women are more comfortable putting makeup in the bathroom, some have a special corner in the bedroom, and others love to have a portable mirror they can drag with them from the living room to the dining room.
Wall-Mounted
If you have a permanent location in mind, a wall-mounted mirror might be a great choice. These mirrors free up space on your vanity or countertop, leaving more room for your makeup products and accessories. It’s important to adjust your wall-mounted mirror at a proper height while standing or sitting, so you are comfortable while using it.
Wall-mounted makeup mirrors are available in a plethora of styles and shapes. Modern organic shapes with inviting open and fluid forms can turn this functional piece into a decorative wall piece. You can opt for oval, circle, arch, pond or pebble-shaped bathroom mirrors that can improve your daily makeup routine.
Freestanding
Tabletop designs are a great idea, especially if your bathroom is crowded in the morning. They offer great versatility, allowing you to move it anywhere around the house: the bathroom, the bedroom or even outside on a deck or porch where the lighting is natural and bright. Modern freestanding makeup mirrors are conveniently adjustable, allowing you to find your perfect position.
As they are supremely portable and adjustable, these beauty mirrors are not just useful around the home, but they can also be a great addition to the office. You can consider having one on your desk at work to check your hair and makeup during busy workdays. And when you travel, you can pack your makeup mirror alongside your other beauty essential. Since you’re going to use your mirror day and night, it might be a good idea to choose a lighted one.
A Good Set of Lights
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Every beauty professional agrees that good lighting is key to clear views when applying makeup. Often chosen by beauty academies and studios, illuminated makeup mirrors are capable of giving all the light you need for perfect makeup application. Make sure the model you choose offers more natural sources since they are usually better for makeup application. The best models offer three shades of light – cool white, natural and warm white.
The freestanding mirrors usually feature an inbuilt rechargeable battery. By merely touching a button, you can change the light shade. You can choose natural for applying makeup, or warm white for shaving and grooming. Another great feature on some models is that the light automatically turns after ten minutes, so you don’t have to worry that you forgot to turn it on on your way out.
Style & Design
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Beauty mirrors, both fixed and portable, can be found in a plethora of styles and designs. The most popular models of the wall-mounted are either oval or mirrors in irregular shapes, that are both functional and serve decorative purposes. The irregularity shaped mirrors allow you to hang them in two directions. You can choose a black, white, silver, gold or another colour frame to match your decor.
The best freestanding mirrors are usually round or oval, featuring an adjustable metal frame. You can also find plastic models, but metal is heavier, thus more stable in a tabletop. The most elegant frames are either white or black.
What Is the Best Magnification for a Makeup Mirror?
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Many cosmetic mirrors on the market have a magnifying effect. This feature allows you to see fine details close up. The enlarged image enables the precision application of foundation, eyeliner, mascara, lip colour and is ideal for inserting or removing contact lenses.
Magnification can range on average from 3x to 10x the normal reflection. The most popular mirrors for makeup application come with a 5x magnification. It also enhances the accuracy of hair removal using tweezers and other fine grooming tools. Higher quality mirrors are made using specialised processes that help to produce little to no distortion during normal use and provide you with an accurate, comfortable magnification instead of one that makes you feel like you’re looking at yourself through a fishbowl.
