We've all been there. Makeup in one hand while you try to hold your mirror with the other hand; and then you try to get the perfect face and wonder why it isn't working. Doesn't work so well does it? Not enough hands! Using a lighted makeup mirror can sure make a difference!
A woman's got to look good and your makeup plays an important role in how good you look. Getting your makeup just right depends a great deal on your lighting on your mirror which is why a makeup mirror is such a great investment.
Most makeup mirrors are two sided - the one side will have normal magnification while the other side has magnification that is 3x to 5x. You can use either side. The magnification side is very handy for close up stuff like spotting blemishes.
The great thing about these mirrors is that they are available in all different shapes and sizes and with many different types of lighting. Your mirror will free up your hands so that you can concentrate on putting your makeup on.
One of the most popular lighted mirrors creates a variety of lighting so you can get your makeup right for any outing from the office to the evening out. These mirrors have been popular since the early 1960's and continue to be popular today.
In this style of mirror you will find a light located on each side of the mirror and then you dial in the different filters that are available. The green filter emulates the office fluorescent lighting, pink emulates an evening lighting, and the clear filter is your average day. This style of mirror is a bit bulky but it sure has you covered and at around $40 you can't complain about the price.
Your mirror doesn't have to be anything fancy. It can be as simple as a plastic frame that costs under $5 to the most sophisticated costing around $100. What's important is choosing the right size for your storage.
You also want to choose a mirror that is nice and solid so it's stable when you are using it. There is nothing worse than a shaky mirror. Adjustable heights and lights that can be angled are nice perks to consider making it much easier to get the correct lighting on your face.
There are plenty of different brands available on the market all worth checking out but these three are top picks.
1. Conair TM7L Illumina
This two sided lighted make-up mirror has 3 panels and 4 light settings that simulate different light situations from the office to a night on the town. It also has the 5x magnification.
2. Jilbere de Paris Tri Panel Lighted Mirror
This Tri-Panel Lighted makeup mirror uses fluorescent light tubes that never get hot, and they have special filters which create shadow free lighting. There are four different settings: day, office, evening and home.
3. Conair TM8L Illumina Sided Lighted Mirror
Single panel with lighting on each side. This lighting simulates different light situations from the office to a night on the town. It also has the 5x magnification.
With so many choices online you shouldn't have any problem finding the perfect lighted makeup mirror. So are you ready to start shopping?