From beauty blenders to brushes, here’s no shortage of tools we can utilise to nail the perfect finish on our makeup. What we achieve in our bathroom mirror however, can end up looking drastically different in a new light.
Who hasn’t at some point looked back at a photo and wondered how they missed an unblended line or over-contoured cheekbone? Or perhaps you nailed your shade match in your bedroom mirror, only to discover you’d been betrayed by your new foundation in the light of day.
But there’s one not-so-secret (but certainly under-utilised) beauty tool that promises to deliver a flawless finish with every application: the makeup mirror.
A makeup mirror or makeup light uses LED light to mimic natural sunlight, so you can see exactly what your skin will look like when you step out the front door. With the lighting pointed directly at your face (rather than coming from above or below) you can avoid shadows and lulls in brightness that also impact the way you apply your makeup.
Ready to level up your makeup game? Below, we round up the best makeup mirrors to help nail your next makeup application.
2024’s Top Makeup Mirrors
- Conair Reflections LED Lighted Mirror Chrome CBE51LCMA, $45.95, Myer (here’s why)
- Embellir Hollywood 15 Dimmable Bulb Lighted Dressing Makeup Mirror, $85.95, Myer (here’s why)
- Embellir Bluetooth Makeup Mirror 40cm Hollywood with Light Vanity Dimmable Rounde, $57.95, Dick Smith (here’s why)
The Best Makeup Mirrors In 2024
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Conair Reflections LED Lighted Mirror Chrome CBE51LCMA
$45.95 at Myer
Best for: small spaces
For a compact addition to your vanity, you can’t look past this double-sided mirror by Conair. With a sleek, minimal look this LED mirror features two mirroring modes – 7X magnification and 1X magnification – for a perfect application at any angle.
Sizes: Oval design (21.5 x 16.5 cm) | Colours: Silver
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Embellir Hollywood 15 Dimmable Bulb Lighted Dressing Makeup Mirror
from $85.95 at Myer
Best for: perfect lighting
Each of the 15 bulbs of this old Hollywood-style mirror can be adjusted with the touch of a button, with natural and cool light settings, brightness control and touch sensor setting. Nailing your lighting has never been easier.
Sizes: 61cm x 58cm | Colours: White |
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Embellir Bluetooth Makeup Mirror 40cm Hollywood with Light Vanity Dimmable Round
$57.95 at Dick Smith
Best for: jamming out while you glam up
Do you like to listen to music while you get ready? Coordinating your playlist to your makeup routine has never been easier, with this mirror’s clever inbuilt bluetooth speaker. Even better, you can control the lighting — including brightness and warmth — with just the touch of a button.
Sizes: 49cm x 28cm | Colours: Silver and white |
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Loraine 16 LED Touch Sensor Adjustable Beauty
$20.70 at Kogan
Best for: sticking to a budget
For an option that won’t break the bank, look to Loraine’s 16-light mirror. In a sleek rectangle silhouette with an adjustable base, this touch-controlled LED-lit mirror let’s you view your face from every angle, for the perfect makeup application every time.
Sizes: 22cm x 16xm | Colours: White |
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Embellir Hollywood Standing Tabletop Vanity LED Makeup Mirror
$41.95 at Myer
Best for: modern homes
With 9 LED bulbs and sleek design this mirror features touch control, easy rotation and colour adjustment from daylight settings to cool or warm white lighting.
Sizes: 25cm x 30cm | Colours: Black |
Is A Makeup Mirror Worth It?
In short, yes! The power to control the lighting in which you apply your makeup will do wonders for your application, from perfecting your colour match, to enhancing exactly how much detail you can see your makeup in.
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