Makeup Mirrors

Whether for yourself or as a gift for the makeup lover, a makeup mirror  is an excellent addition to the bathroom or vanity table. Here are the major types of makeup mirrors. Prices start at less than $10 and soar to $100+.

Compact & Portable A cheap, two-mirror (one normal, one magnified) style fits in a purse.	Serious Traveller This powerful 10x mirror has a suction back to hang on a wall.	Compact Taking up little room this powerful mirror is perfect for small spaces.	Standing Model Deluxe, classy mirrors with high magnification and a light for improved viewing.	Full Size, Lit Mirror Professional style mirror is bright, big, and powerful for a vanity table.

Features

Once deciding on a type of mirror, whether it be for home use or for travel, you can then decide which factors are most important to you.

• If you are looking at a travel model, size is crucial.
• For everyday use, a small pocket mirror  with high magnification will be the best choice.
• Dual-mirror models offer the best of both worlds.
• Because of their low cost, it won't matter if they are dropped, lost, or forgotten somewhere.
• Look for models that have scratch resistant casing so that they will continue to look nice or get one with a case of some sort.
• For weeks or months of travel at a time, a larger travel mirror  with higher magnification is a better choice.
• Typically mirrors of this size will be lightweight and have a magnification of around 10x. 
• The higher the magnification, the more expensive they will be.
• You can easily pack one into your bag and use it at your destination.
• These models rarely have a built-in lights.
• If you want to use the model at home, lights and magnification are necessary luxuries.
• Spending the money on a full-size, standing makeup mirror is only worth it if you get one with good magnification (7x  or greater).
• More magnification will cost more but it will give you a better view.
• Choosing a design you enjoy is important and so is picking a style that matches your décor.
• Telescoping  models are flexible to adjust to your seated height.
• Wall-mounted  models are perfect for tight spaces where you can't have a place to sit.
• The lights on the mirror should be well positioned.
• Some lights line the rim of the mirror (often the best design for optimal lighting).
• Other lights simply line the two sides (the next best thing) or shine from one spot alone (can cast an uneven glow).
• Fogless shower models.
• Look for suction backed mirrors. 
• Make sure that they are fogless. 

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