(There’s also a power button on the back, which you can press to turn off the mirror completely and conserve power otherwise, pressing the front-right button again will send it to sleep.) Holding down the right button allows you to adjust the brightness of the light, but I generally keep it on the brightest setting, which is still fairly soft and not at all blinding. The mirror tilts 45 degrees forward and backward, and there are two buttons on the front of the mirror - a button on the right that “wakes up” the mirror and adjusts the brightness, and a button on the left to switch between light temperatures.

I use the soft white setting the most as it has a warmer cast to it that I find more flattering than the other two settings, which are cooler toned. Though this mirror doesn’t offer any magnification, it does come with three dimmable light temperatures: a soft warm white, a cool neutral white, and a natural daylight setting. I found its elongated oval shape to be a distinct plus as it allowed me to check out my entire profile from the chest up while circular mirrors were better for providing tight close-ups of my face, the Vera’s extended length reflected my entire head, neck, and shoulders so I could use it to dust some highlighter on my décolletage or curl and straighten my hair as well. Type of light: Natural daylight, soft white, neutral white | Energy source: Rechargeable | Shape and size: Oblong, 9.5” | Magnification: 1x only | Additional features: Touch-control, 2-year warrantyįancii’s Vera mirror is sleek and attractive, highly functional, and fairly budget friendly as far as lighted makeup mirrors go, making it the best choice for the average person who just wants to see their face better and doesn’t need a whole lot of bells and whistles to do it. Then I tested several of them myself as I went about my regular routine: plucking my eyebrows, applying highlighter, curling my hair, and even selling clothes on Depop. The lighted-mirror market is a crowded one, with tons of options out there for laypeople and beauty influencers alike and a large range of price points, so I interviewed makeup enthusiasts and professionals about their favorites. And because I live in an apartment with a dark, cramped bathroom, I’ve found a lighted makeup mirror to be especially indispensable for making sure my makeup is seamless, blended, and correctly calibrated for the occasion. Hydrating enough to help fix my dry winter skin but also gentle enough to not cause any new breakouts or skin irritations, I think I’ll be reaching for this Glow Recipe Dewy Duo next time my skin care shelf needs a restock.Whether you’re going for a natural daytime makeup look, applying fiddly false lashes, or attacking the tiniest stray hairs with your tweezers, a lighted makeup mirror can help make sure you step outside looking like the very best version of you. I also love that they’re available in mini and full sizes, since the small ones are great for travel. Plus, both products have a delicious watermelon smell that makes them a treat to put on. The Niacinamide Dew Drops left my skin looking so glowy that it felt wrong to apply makeup on top of it. The consistency of the toner is thicker than most I’ve tried and really sinks into the skin to rehydrate my freshly washed face. But on my last Sephora trip, this Glow Recipe Dewy Duo sample set was included as part of the store’s birthday rewards program and it may have earned a permanent spot in the family. I treat the products in my daily skin care routine like they’re my firstborn children I love them, I cherish them and it’s rare they acquire a new sibling. If you're looking for a fun activity with friends or you're just sick of getting the same bottle at the store every week, I can't say how exciting getting this package at my door was already. All the bottles come with their own bios (like a dating profile but for wine) that tells you the level of sweetness, acidity and more you can expect. All the reds are juicy and fruity, and the whites aren't too dry or sweet. So far in my first box of six bottles they've completely gotten me. That's how I felt with this first shipment from Firstleaf, a wine subscription company that first gets to know what you like, then sends wines (many of which have gorgeous bottles, which is what I really care about second to the taste) that they think you'd like. I'm not a huge wine connoisseur - my favorite is Lambrusco since it basically tastes like grape juice - but I do love trying new things and having people who actually know what they're doing show me the way. I've gotten to the age where a wine subscription sounds like just about the best idea imaginable.

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