Ask any makeup artist and they will tell you that the absolute best light for applying makeup is natural light. Unfortunately, it isn’t always possible to use natural light.
Your bathroom may not have any windows or you may have to be up and out the door before it even gets light outside.
The good news is, even if you can’t take advantage of natural light, you can still create the same effect by investing in the right desk lamp for applying makeup.
Overhead lighting is one of the worst options for applying makeup. When your lighting source is placed higher than your face, it creates a lot of shadows underneath your eyebrows, under your eyes, and around your nose.
This can make it far more tempting to go overboard with your makeup, causing you to apply far more makeup than you actually need.
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This tri-fold vanity mirror mounts on a dresser and opens into three panels. The centre panel carries 21 LED lights, and the side panels swing out for a wider view.
A touch screen handles magnification, with 3X, 2X and 1X options, so you can zoom in on a detail or step back for a full-face check. Two power supply modes are offered.
It suits anyone who wants steady, even light on a dressing table instead of a window or ceiling fixture. It also suits people who travel light but want magnification.
What I like
Even LED light is far more reliable for detailed makeup than a bare bulb, and 21 LEDs are why the face looks evenly lit. The three magnification levels are easy to switch.
What I don’t like
Because it is dresser-mounted, it needs a flat surface and a stable base, so it is not a handheld option. With two power modes, check which is active before you start.
Pros:
- 21 LED lights
- 3X, 2X and 1X magnification
- Tri-fold panels
- Touch screen controls
- Two power supply modes
- Travel mirror format
Cons:
- Needs a stable dresser surface
- Not a handheld mirror
- Power mode must be set first
Sunco 10 Pack G25 LED Light Bulb, Globe, Vanity Bathroom Mirror, 6W=40W | 4000K Cool White, Frosted Lens, 450LM, Dimmabl
- Needs a stable dresser surface
- Not a handheld mirror
- Power mode must be set first
The Sunco 10 Pack G25 LED Light Bulb, Globe, Vanity Bathroom Mirror, 6W=40W | 4000K Cool White, Frosted Lens, 450LM, Dimmabl sits in the vanity light category in this roundup. G25 LED Globe Light Bulb with E26 Edison Screw Base.
DIMMABLE – Seamless dimming capabilities (10%-100%) to suit any mood or decor. Our G25 LED globes offer sunlight-like quality for true color rendering. SAVE ENERGY – Lower your energy consumption instantly (up to 85%) by converting to LED. Sunco’s LEDs offers a longer lifetime than traditional bulbs (halogen, incandescent, fluorescent) to reduce maintenance.
The page does not publish a full specification table, so only the details written on it can be compared here.
What I like
G25 LED Globe Light Bulb with E26 Edison Screw Base. UL CERTIFIED – We uphold the highest standards for all our products by testing each product for optimal performance and safety. Our G25 LED bulbs provide instant start up with no warm up. They have no buzzing or flickering for maximum eye comfort.
What I don’t like
The weight, size and material are not published on this product page, so it is not possible to say how it compares with the other picks on that point. The listing gives no size and weight detail, so check it against your own space before ordering.
Pros:
- G25 LED Globe Light Bulb with E26 Edison Screw Base
- DIMMABLE – Seamless dimming capabilities (10%-100%) to suit any mood or decor. Our G25 LED globes offer sunlig
- SAVE ENERGY – Lower your energy consumption instantly (up to 85%) by converting to LED. Sunco’s LEDs offers a
- UL CERTIFIED – We uphold the highest standards for all our products by testing each product for optimal perfor
Cons:
- The weight, size and material are not published on this product page, so it is not possible to say how it compares with the other
- The listing gives no size and weight detail, so check it against your own space before ordering.
