Glamcor Riki Skinny Vanity Makeup Mirror with Selfie Function and Magnification Mirror Attachment (Black, 5X Magnification)

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Tarryn Feldman is a hair and makeup artist who works in both Nashville and Los Angeles. Her celebrity clients include Kelsea Ballerini and Jennifer Nettles. PHONE HOLDER - Consider the RIKI SKINNY vanity mirror a video lighting kit with phone holder. Which means you can mount your phone onto the mirror, and start record video, doing ZOOM calls, watch Youtube videos.

As any photographer, pro makeup artist, or selfie aficionado will tell you, good lighting is imperative. It truly can make all the difference between makeup application that looks beautiful and natural versus unknowingly ending up with unblended color streaks. Enter the beauty of a lighted mirror, which makes it easy to have perfect lighting, anytime, anywhere—and even more so when it’s a travel-friendly version. Our first choice for a makeup mirror is the Riki Skinny ( view at Ulta) since it's durable, lightweight, and has high-quality lighting, not to mention extra features like Bluetooth capability and a phone mount. What to Look for in a Makeup Mirror? Size

What should you look for in a lighted makeup mirror?

Reminiscent of a 1920s TV set with the smarts of Cher Horowitz's closet, there's much to admire about the HiMirror Mini. Though the instructions were a little confusing, our tester said that there are tons of high-tech features, including a wireless phone-charging pad, a skin analyzer, intelligent recommendations, and a product-management system that helps you take inventory of your cosmetics. MAGNIFYING MIRROR - Comes with an attachable magnifying mirror for makeup application and skincare routine.

You might think any mirror suffices as a suitable vanity mirror, but these days you can find a glamorous lighted makeup mirror that fits your precise needs—whether you want a full-on Hollywood mirror lined in flashy lightbulbs, a more modest makeup mirror that’s rectangular or round in design, or a portable compact makeup mirror. Maybe you’re on the hunt for a mirror that offers varying levels of magnification (from 1x magnification to 10x magnification) to help you tweeze pesky hairs or apply the perfect liquid eyeliner or mascara coat. Most makeup mirrors on the market are rechargeable, double-sided, trifold, and adjustable so you can see every angle. These mirrors are powered by LED lights (which don’t burn out or grow too hot) and most offer a range of dimmable brightness levels as well as options for light settings (so that you can adjust your makeup routine for natural light, fluorescent light, or warmer date-night light). Hell, there are even smart beauty mirrors that include Bluetooth, skin analysis, social-media syncing, and USB ports for charging your phone. The Riki Skinny runs on a rechargeable battery, so you can place it virtually anywhere. It also feels durable and unlikely to break. However, it's not the smallest or lightest option, and it doesn't come with a carrying case, so it wouldn't be our first choice for traveling. While we wish the price was more accessible, this lighted vanity mirror was an all-around hit.Anyone who's ever done their makeup in a poorly lit room knows the horror of heading out in public, only to realize that things weren't as blended as they thought. Applying your products near a large window during the day is ideal. But not everyone has the luxury of a window-side vanity, and even if you do, you'll still need a solution when the sun's not up. The Riki Super Fine gives you 7x the magnifying power and mounts right on the Riki Skinny so I will probably be adding this for more intense magnification (I don’t want to miss any stray hairs or peach fuzz…yikes). We love that this is a great lighted mirror that's small enough for travel, but the carrying case is sold separately, which is less than ideal. This mirror's clip-on phone mount can be used for selfies, following step-by-step makeup tutorials, or good lighting on Zoom. Also included is a round magnetic mirror with 5 times magnification, which works well for close-up needs like eyeliner and eyeshadow application. To get as precise an application as possible, look for lighted mirrors that mimic natural light. Anything too bright or too dark won’t give you a proper portrayal of what your makeup looks like out in the wild. There's a bonus if you find a model with adjustable light. That way, you can more accurately imitate the outdoor light, whether sunny or cloudy. The mirror itself is like a handheld tablet…think a big Ipad! It comes with an adjustable stand, an internal battery and international USB charger, a magnetic phone holder as well as a circular 3x magnifying mirror which both have built-in magnets that can be firmly attached to the mirror. You also receive a very-easy-to-use instruction manual to get you up and going in no time.

Makeup mirrors come in all shapes and sizes, and you will want to choose the style that best suits your lifestyle. If you travel frequently, a mirror that is more compact will serve you best, but if you plan to keep your mirror in the bathroom or on a vanity at home, you may wish to consider purchasing a larger piece. Broadly speaking, most lighted travel mirrors use LED lights, which will give you the longest-lasting power.If you want more control over your lighting, there are options out there that have dimmable or adjustable brightness, like the Vanity Planet Pose LED Travel Mirror.If you want to see what you're doing in greater detail when applying makeup, 5X (five times) magnification is a good place to start. This will enhance your view and allow you to see areas that may need more blending or another layer of product. On the other hand, 10X is typically too much, as it can make you feel alarmed by pores and teeny-tiny imperfections you wouldn't otherwise be able to see.