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The Shortlist...
Why Use a Magnifying Mirror?
To some folks, magnifying mirrors seem excessive.
But the fact of the matter is that there are a ton of benefits to these mirrors.
If you buy the right one and learn how to use it properly, it can make your entire life a little bit simpler. Especially if you want to get your makeup or hair just right.
Don’t believe us?
Take a look at some of these amazing mirrors.
Best Magnifying Mirrors
Our favorites and a little about what makes them special…
1/6
Has 15 times the magnification of regular mirrors
Great for cosmetics and shaving
Has a suction cup back for mounting on the wall
2/6
Best Lighted Magnifying Mirror
Best Lighted Magnifying Mirror
This mirror has it all — a light, and 360 degree movement, and 10x magnification. Perfect, companion for putting on your makeup without taking up a ton of space on your vanity.
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3/6
Best Tri Panel Magnifying Mirror
Best Tri Panel Magnifying Mirror
Beautyworks Backlit Makeup Vanity Mirror $29.00
This mirror has it all – 3 panels so that you can switch from light, to magnification and back again. Perfect if you are looking for something substantial.
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4/6
Best Suction Cup Magnifying Mirror
Best Suction Cup Magnifying Mirror
JUMBL Large Suction Cup Magnifying Mirror $14.00
9″ diameter mirror with stainless steel frame is sleek enough to fit into your high end bathroom…and it comes with tweezers.
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5/6
Best Adjustable Magnifying Mirror
Best Adjustable Magnifying Mirror
KEDSUM KEDSUM Flexible Gooseneck 6.8″ 10x $24.00
7x magnification and nearly 50,000 hours of light time make this a great choice, especially if you need an adjustable mirror so you can use with your vanity/bathroom set up.
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6/6
Best Nickel Finish Magnifying Mirror
Best Nickel Finish Magnifying Mirror
Jerdon 6-Inch Tabletop Two-Sided Swivel $22.00
Mirror has a year warranty and is the perfect addition to your bathroom, especially if you have a brushed nickel finish on your fixtures.
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10/6
Editor’s Choice – Best Magnifying Mirror
Editor’s Choice – Best Magnifying Mirror
ELFINA Lighted Magnifying Mirror $25.00
Of all the mirrors we looked at the light quality was best with this Elfina mirror. Perfect if you need a ton of light for putting on your makeup. Looks great too.
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how do magniyfing mirrors work?
Through applying the use of concave mirrors which will cause light to reflect into the mirror and it will then magnify the image from a center focal point
what magnification should a makeup mirror be?
The higher the magnification, the less field of vision you have. It is usually recommended that people use the five times magnification for makeup application