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Applying makeup under dim bedroom lights or harsh fluorescent bathroom bulbs can totally throw off your look, which is why we’ve invested in the best lighted makeup mirrors to ensure our glam is exactly up to our (high) standards. Whether you want a lighted mirror that mimics natural daylight, the cooler light of an office, or the warmth of a candlelit dinner, there's something for everyone here: Allure editors have tested tons of options to find the accessories that make us feel like pro makeup artists. Offered in a range of magnifications, sizes, light and brightness settings—and some with nifty bonus features like swivels or magnetic phone holders—these are the best lighted makeup mirrors to assist you in perfecting your beat.
Our Top Lighted Makeup Mirrors
- Best Overall: PMD Reflect Pro, $119
- Best for Selfies: Riki Loves Riki 5X Skinny Lighted Mirror, $225
- Best Magnification: Simplehuman Sensor Mirror Trio Max, $350
- Best Light Bar: Willed 3W Rechargeable Light Bar, $24
- Best for Travel: Fancii Taylor LED Compact Mirror, $50
- Best Tech: Fenchlin White Vanity Mirror, $38
- Best Handheld: Conair Rechargeable Handheld Mirror, $130
- Most Versatile: Jerdon Tri-Fold Double-Sided Makeup Mirror, $60
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Best Overall: PMD Reflect Pro
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Reflect Pro
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Nordstrom
Ulta Beauty
Why it's worth it: The PMD Reflect Pro is all about flexibility. It swivels a full 360 degrees, tilts 90 degrees, and offers 5x magnification in the corner of the mirror, so you can find the perfect angle—whether you’re blending foundation down your neck or dealing with a rogue brow hair. Use it docked on its base, detach it to hold closer to your face, or toss it in your bag for travel. Three dimmable light settings (soft white, neutral, and natural daylight) make sure you’re always working with the right lighting, whether you’re getting ready in the morning or touching up before a night out.
Tester feedback from associate beauty editor Annie Blay-Tettey
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“I originally saw this mirror on my co-worker's desk and knew I had to have it. I love doing quick touch-ups at my desk, and corporate lighting isn't always the best, so the LED light on this mirror (which comes in four modes by the way) comes in clutch when I need to re-do my lip combo before my next meeting.” —Annie Blay-Tettey, associate beauty editor
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- Magnification: 5x
- Type of light: soft white, neutral, natural daylight
- Size: 11.5" x 2.5"
- Weight: 2.5 lbs
Best for Selfies: Riki Loves Riki 5X Skinny Lighted Mirror
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Riki Loves Riki
5X Skinny Lighted Mirror
Nordstrom
Why it's worth it: No makeup routine is complete without snapping a few selfies, and the Riki Loves Riki 5X Skinny Lighted Mirror agrees. Simply pop your phone into the phone holder attachment, mount it onto the mirror, pair the Bluetooth, and then press the mirror's camera button to start snapping pictures. Or, if you'd rather watch a tutorial than film one, the phone clip makes it easy to do your makeup as you follow your favorite YouTuber's instructions.
Another bonus: It only weighs 1.5 pounds, so it’s super lightweight and easy to move around your house if you want to place it in different areas. It has five dimming options with both 5x and 10x magnifying options, so you can really customize its settings to all your glam likings.
Tester feedback from commerce editor Sarah Han
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“This was my first ‘smart’ makeup mirror years ago and I’d still recommend it. As someone who’s no stranger to zero natural light in their apartment, this really helped me avoid leaving home looking patchy or under-blended. I definitely took my fair share of selfies (and maybe a few poorly-recorded videos for TikTok) with the handy magnetic phone holder—I think the Bluetooth connectivity feature is pretty cool, so that you can snap photos more naturally. Most of all, the five light settings allowed a lot of customization and, despite its height, I liked how little space the actual base took up on my limited desk area.” —Sarah Han, commerce editor
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- Magnification: 5x
- Type of light: customized HD daylight lighting
- Size: 9.5" x 13"
- Weight: 1.5 lbs
Best Magnification: Simplehuman Sensor Mirror Trio Max
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Sensor Mirror Trio Max
Simplehuman
Why it's worth it: The Simplehuman Sensor Mirror Trio Max is everything a makeup mirror could possibly be. A rechargeable battery that lasts five weeks? Of course. Touch-control brightness levels? Naturally. Turns on automatically when your face nears the sensor? Ok, color us impressed. The mirror also boasts a 95 CRI (a 100 on the CRI, or Color Rendering Index, means it looks exactly like actual daylight) via its patented Tru-Lux technology, which features patterned micro-reflectors that spread light evenly. But, if you're doing your makeup for an indoor environment, the mirror features two color modes (sunlight or candlelight), so you can accurately prep your makeup look for wherever your day or night is taking you. As far as magnification goes, it features 1x, 5x, and 10x magnification to view every inch of your face in complete detail.
Tester feedback from senior commerce director Shanna Shipin
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“This makeup mirror is such a luxury. There are three different magnification mirrors, which give you a great overall look at your face, but also allow you to go IN on those tiny, stubborn facial hairs. (My tweezers would like to shout out the 10x magnification mirror.) It's pricey for certain, but it is also seemingly unbreakable; it's been victim to my clumsiness and my toddler’s desire to destroy anything on my vanity and emerges after every tumble without a dent or scratch.” —Shanna Shipin, senior commerce director
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- Magnification: 1x, 5x, 10x
- Type of light: sunlight, candlelight
- Size: 8" x 8"
- Weight: 6.6 lbs
Best Light Bar: Willed 3W Rechargeable Light Bar
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3W Rechargeable Light Bar
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Walmart
Why it’s worth it: If you’re anything like us and living in NYC bathrooms with less-than-ideal lighting (or just need a boost for your current mirror), we have a game-changing, affordable solution: the rechargeable Willed Light Bar. It comes with a magnetic swivel mount that you can adjust to your preferred angle. You can choose between three- or five-watt power, with five brightness levels and three color temperatures to customize your glow. There’s even an LED display to track battery life, plus a remote control so you don’t have to stand on your tippy toes to turn it on or off. And it’s not just for mirrors—think closets, vanities, kitchen cabinets, you name it. Honestly, we’ll take 10!
Tester feedback from contributing commerce editor Deanna Pai
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"I didn't have a way of getting real lighting around my vanity mirror, so I've made do with this lighting strip for three years (and counting). It looks sleek—almost as if it were built into the mirror—and is bright enough to make up for the fact that my closet doesn't have any natural light. I love that I can adjust the brightness with a few taps, and only have to plug it in to recharge once every two months or so." —Deanna Pai, contributing commerce editor
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- Magnification: N/A
- Type of light: 10% brightness, 30% brightness, 50% brightness, 70% brightness, 100% brightness
- Size: 11.8"L x 1.25"W x 1.57"H
- Weight: 0.66 lbs
Best for Travel: Fancii Taylor LED Compact Mirror
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Fancii
Taylor LED Compact Mirror
Amazon
Nordstrom
Why it's worth it: If your phone's front-facing camera isn't cutting it for on-the-go touch-ups, tuck the ultra-lightweight Fancii LED Compact Mirror into your purse. It packs a pretty punch with a built-in ring light featuring three brightness settings (natural daylight, soft white, and neutral light) and two magnification options (1x and 10x). It’s rechargeable with a battery that lasts up to 30 days per charge, so it’s always ready when you need a quick check. It also makes a great gift for your friend who can't go 45 minutes without a retouch, and it comes in 10 neutral and bright colorways to match anyone’s vibe.
Tester feedback from Han
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“As someone who’s constantly pulling up her phone camera to make sure her lip color hasn’t strayed past her lip lines or stained her teeth, or touch up her smudged eyeliner or concealer, it took me long enough to get my hands on a compact LED mirror so I can see what I’m doing more clearly. (Did I mention my eyesight isn’t great?) I got this as a gift and it’s already accompanied me on a trip to Seoul, where it really pulled its weight through long, blistering days, and early winter sunsets, when lighting becomes a scarce commodity.” —Sarah Han, commerce editor
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- Magnification: 1x, 10x
- Type of light: daylight, neutral, soft
- Size: 3.94” X 0.98”
- Weight: 0.41 lbs
Best Tech: Fenchlin White Vanity Mirror
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White Vanity Mirror
Amazon
Why it's worth it: The Fenchlin White Vanity Mirror is sort of how we imagined everything would be in the future when we were kids. Sure, our skies aren't filled with flying cars (yet), but it's 2026, and you can buy a makeup mirror with a Bluetooth speaker on Amazon—and that's enough for us. So whether you want to jam out to your Spotify Discover Weekly while you contour, catch up on your reality TV while you curl, or call your best friend while you gel your brows, the world is your oyster with this smart mirror. By the way, the light settings and brightness are adjusted using touch controls embedded into the glass.
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- Magnification: 1x
- Type of light: warm, daylight, cool light
- Size: 11" x 9.8"
- Weight: 4.4 lbs
Best Handheld: Conair Rechargeable Handheld Mirror
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Conair
Rechargeable Handheld Mirror
Amazon
Ulta Beauty
Why it's worth it: The Conair Lighted Makeup Mirror lands somewhere between no-frills and just the right number of frills. This round, rechargeable LED mirror is customizable, thanks to a 360-degree swivel, three brightness settings, and three light modes. Instead of built-in magnification, there’s a 10x magnifying mirror you can manually attach to the base, perfect for tweezing brows or concealing the tiniest blemishes. Depending on what you’re looking for (or your bathroom setup), it comes in corded or cordless options.
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- Magnification: 1x, 10x
- Type of light: home, office, day
- Size: 9" x 9"
- Weight: 3.3 lbs
Most Versatile: Jerdon Tri-Fold Double-Sided Makeup Mirror
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Tri-Fold Double-Sided Makeup Mirror
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Walmart
Why it's worth it: This Tri-Fold Double-Sided Makeup Mirror from Jerdon is—if we may—robo-chic. The slider at the base allows you to choose between four lighting settings: day, office, night, and home. The center mirror can be swiveled between 1x and 5x magnification, while the two adjustable mirrored wings help illuminate blind spots and discover new angles for your best GRWM yet. It’s almost like a three-way mirror in a dressing room, but just for your face.
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- Magnification: 1x, 5x
- Type of light: day, office, night, home
- Size: 11.8" x 9.6"
- Weight: 3.5 lbs
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For our list of the best lighted makeup mirrors, we considered each product's performance across different categories: magnification, type of light, size, and other special factors like magnetic phone holders. Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from makeup artists. To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
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