“I originally saw this mirror on a co-worker’s desk and knew I had to have it. I love doing quick touch-ups at my desk, but the lighting at work isn’t always the best, so the LED light on this mirror (which has four modes, by the way) comes in handy when I need to redo my lip combo before my next meeting.” —Annie Blay-Tettey, Deputy Beauty Editor
- magnification: 5 times
- Light type: soft white, neutral, natural daylight
- size: 11.5 inches x 2.5 inches
- Weight: 2.5 pounds
Perfect for selfies: Riki Loves Riki 5X Skinny Lighted Mirror
Why it’s worth it: No makeup look is complete without taking a few selfies. Riki Loves Riki 5X Skinny Lighted Mirror agrees. Just plug your phone into the phone holder attachment, attach it to the mirror, pair Bluetooth, and press the camera button on the mirror to start taking photos. Or, if you’d rather watch tutorials than watch videos, Phone Clips make it easy to apply makeup while following the instructions of your favorite YouTubers.
Another benefit: It weighs only 1.5 pounds, so it’s super lightweight and easy to move if you want to place it in different areas of your home. With 5 dimming options and 5x and 10x magnification options, you can customize settings to suit your appealing preferences.
Tester feedback from Commerce Editor Sarah Han
“This was my first ‘smart’ makeup mirror many years ago and I still recommend it. As someone who is used to zero natural light in my apartment, this has helped me avoid getting a patchy or mixed look when I leave the house. I definitely use the handy magnetic phone holder to take quite a few selfies (and maybe I also found the Bluetooth connectivity feature very nice, as it allows me to take more natural photos. Best of all, the five lighting settings allow for a lot of customization, and I liked that despite its height, the actual base takes up little space on my limited desk area. —Sarah Han, Commerce Editor
- magnification: 5 times
- Light type: Customized HD daylighting
- size: 9.5 inches x 13 inches
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
Highest magnification: Simple Human Sensor Mirror Trio Max
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sensor mirror trio max
Why it’s worth it: The Simple Human Sensor Mirror Trio Max is everything a makeup mirror can be. A rechargeable battery that lasts 5 weeks? Of course. Touch control brightness level? Of course. Does it turn on automatically when you bring your face close to the sensor? Okay, I’m impressed. This mirror boasts a 95 CRI (a CRI or color rendering index of 100 means it looks exactly like real daylight) thanks to patented Tru-Lux technology with patterned micro-reflectors that evenly spread the light. However, if you’re applying makeup in an indoor environment, the mirror comes with two color modes (sunlight or candlelight) so you can precisely prepare your makeup look no matter where you are, day or night. When it comes to magnification, there are 1x, 5x, and 10x magnifications that allow you to see every inch of your face in full detail.
Source: Allure – www.allure.com
