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Your makeup application is only as good as your mirror. Most of us have learned this lesson the hard way--usually after catching a glimpse of our crazy eyeshadow in a car mirror and realizing the limitations of our bathroom lighting. A powerful magnification mirror is arguably the most important beauty tool because it can catch every makeup flaw, from streaky foundation to clumpy mascara. Here are 6 makeup mirrors that have amazing reviews.
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KARINA Oval Mirror 8x
This mirror, which features 8x magnification on one side and regular reflection on the other, swivels 360 degrees and can be placed on any hard surface or hands-free makeup application. Customers agree this mirror is lightweight, but sturdy, is perfect for travel, and provides enough magnification to help with everything from eyeliner application to brow grooming.
KARINA Oval Mirror 8x
simplehuman Countertop Sensor Makeup Mirror
Consider this mirror the Rolls Royce of magnification mirrors--one that magnifies five times so that you can still see your entire face while applying makeup, features a tru-lux light system with LED lights that won't burn out, and recharges with a USB cable. Reviewers say the charge lasts for weeks, it doesn't take up much counter space and there are no cumbersome wires to worry about. Even better, it turns off automatically. Customers even described this mirror as "magic" and worth the splurge, thanks to its "perfect" magnification and lighting combo, one that ensures you'll never walk out the door with uneven foundation.
simplehuman Countertop Sensor Makeup Mirror
Conair Illumina 2 Side Lighted Make-Up Mirror
Because you aren't always getting ready to go to work in the wee hours of morning, this three-panel mirror allows you to see every angle of your face and choose from four lighting options: day, evening, office, and home view settings. Once you're finished using it, you simply fold up the mirror and store it in your drawer or purse. Fans say the side with 5x magnification power is great for tweezing brows, while regular magnification allows you to see your entire face. The light is described by many as muted compared with other mirrors, but if you're in the market for a reasonably priced, lightweight, and portable three-panel mirror, this one will satisfy your needs.
Conair Illumina 2 Side Lighted Make-Up Mirror
TWEEZERMAN Tweezermate 10x Lighted Mirror
It makes perfect sense that Tweezerman, a company trusted for its high-quality hair removal tools, would provide a lighted mirror with such intense magnification you won't miss a single stray hair. Reviewers say this mirror is compact enough to take on trips, but also serves as the perfect everyday makeup application mirror--one with a suction cup that can even adhere to your bathroom mirror. Its accompanying light is a major plus, as are the batteries that come with it.
TWEEZERMAN Tweezermate 10x Lighted Mirror
FLOXITE Mirror Mate Lighted
With built-in lights, distortion-free glass, and 15x the magnification power, Floxite Mirror Mate is going to pick up on every beautiful detail of your face, whether you want it to or not. Beauty enthusiasts who wear glasses say they can spot every facial hair using this mirror, even without their specs. This mirror is described as sturdy, but versatile--and the ideal travel companion.
FLOXITE Mirror Mate Lighted
J.O.I. Spotlite HD Mirror
Unless you're applying your makeup next to a window each day and are lucky enough to have access to natural daylight during your beauty prep, you're going to fall victim to the restrictions of florescent or bedroom lighting. This mirror uses LED lighting that is up to 10 times brighter than most LED mirrors, which means you'll get the truest sense of your outside reflection as possible. It's also cordless, has an integrated storage tray to hold small makeup items, can run on electricity or battery, is portable, and you have the option of dimming the light on early mornings when you just can't deal yet.
J.O.I. Spotlite HD Mirror
