The best makeup mirrors
Dim bathroom bulbs and a dressing table in the corner: a lit mirror means no more patchy foundation or surprise eyeliner in daylight.
The light matters more than the mirror. Most of our picks switch between warm, neutral and cool white and dim down, so you can check your makeup in the kind of light you'll be seen in, whether that's an office or a candlelit restaurant.
Size is the other big choice. A large Hollywood mirror shows your head and shoulders but needs a proper dressing table; a small magnifying mirror is better for brows, eyeliner and shaving, and packs in a suitcase.
What matters
- Light colours: warm, neutral and cool, to match daylight or evening.
- Dimming: bright for detail, soft for a quick check.
- Size: head-and-shoulders or close-up detail.
- Power: plug-in, batteries or rechargeable.
#1 of 5
Best overall
LuxeVue Vanity Mirror with Lights (40 × 30cm)
£30–£50 Price range
A 40 × 30cm mirror with three light colours (warm, natural and cool) and brightness from 10% to 100%, all on touch buttons. It tilts and swivels to the right angle, and a small 15x magnifier sticks on for close work.
What owners say: Owners say it's a good size and looks lovely in a bedroom, with excellent, adjustable light that makes makeup easy even in a dark room.
Heads up: There's no battery, so it has to stay plugged in: check there's a socket near your dressing table.
A closer look: Tap M to change the light colour and hold P to dim it. The magnifier also comes off and goes in a handbag for touch-ups when you're out.
- 40 × 30cm mirror
- 3 light colours, dimmable
- Touch controls
- Tilts and swivels
- 15x magnifying spot mirror
Best for: Everyday makeup at a dressing table
- Mirror size
- 40 × 30cm
- Lights
- 3 colours, dimmable
- Magnifier
- 15x spot mirror
- Power
- Plug-in only
#2 of 5
Best Hollywood mirror
FENCHILIN Hollywood Mirror with 15 Bulbs (58 × 46cm)
£50–£75 Price range
The full Hollywood look: 15 dimmable bulbs round a 58 × 46cm mirror that stands on a dressing table or hangs on the wall. It remembers your last light setting, and USB-C and USB ports on the side charge your phone while you get ready.
What owners say: Owners love how it looks, find it easy to set up, and like the range of lighting and the dimmer.
A closer look: The bulbs are rated for up to 50,000 hours, so they should outlast the dressing table. The little 10x magnifier sticks on to the mirror for close-up work and fits in a handbag too.
- 58 × 46cm mirror
- 15 dimmable bulbs
- Cool, warm and daylight
- USB-C and USB charging ports
- 10x magnifier included
Best for: A dressing-table centrepiece
- Mirror size
- 58 × 46cm
- Lights
- 15 bulbs, 3 colours, dimmable
- Magnifier
- 10x spot mirror
- Power
- Plug-in, with USB ports
#3 of 5
Best for close-up detail
Gospire 7in Lighted Makeup Mirror (1x/10x)
£20–£30 Price range
A double-sided 7-inch round mirror, normal on one side and 10x on the other, for brows, eyeliner and shaving. It runs on a rechargeable battery, so it can go anywhere in the house, and the height adjusts.
What owners say: Owners like the adjustable height and that it holds its charge for a long time, and say it's perfect for plucking brows.
A closer look: Keep your face within about 10cm of the 10x side for a sharp view, which is Gospire's advice. It remembers your brightness and switches itself off after 30 minutes if you forget.
- 1x and 10x sides
- 3 light colours, dimmable
- Rechargeable, 5–10 hours
- Height adjustable
- 30-minute auto-off
Best for: Brows, eyeliner and shaving
- Mirror size
- 7in round, double-sided
- Lights
- 3 colours, dimmable
- Magnifier
- 10x (reverse side)
- Power
- Rechargeable (5–10 hrs)
#4 of 5
Best for travel
PUVLISZ Tri-Fold Makeup Mirror with 21 LEDs
£10–£20 Price range
Three panels fold flat like a book, so it packs well, and the base has a little tray for lipsticks, tweezers and brushes. It runs on the USB cable at home or four AAA batteries away from a socket.
What owners say: Owners find it bright, especially on dark mornings, great value, and handy for fiddly jobs like liquid eyeliner.
A closer look: Angle the side panels towards you to see your profile when blending contour or checking your hair. Batteries aren't included, so pack four AAAs if it's going on holiday.
- 21 LED lights, dimmable
- Tri-fold, folds flat
- Detachable 10x spot mirror
- USB or 4 × AAA batteries
- Storage tray in the base
Best for: Travel and small spaces
- Mirror size
- Tri-fold, 35.6cm wide open
- Lights
- 21 LEDs, dimmable
- Magnifier
- 10x spot mirror
- Power
- USB or 4 × AAA
#5 of 5
Best budget
FASCINATE Makeup Mirror with 21 LEDs and 10x Magnifier
£10–£20 Price range
A simple, bright little mirror: 21 LEDs round the edge, a touch button to dim them, and a detachable 10x spot mirror for detail. It turns through 180°, so it sits happily on a desk or a bathroom shelf.
What owners say: Owners say the lights are bright, it's great value, and it's handy for both makeup and skincare.
Heads up: It's compact, about 28 × 17cm, so it's best for close work on a desk or shelf rather than as a head-and-shoulders mirror.
A closer look: It takes four AA batteries (not included) or runs from the USB cable in the box, so it can move from the bathroom to a desk by the window.
- 21 LED lights
- Touch dimmer
- Detachable 10x magnifier
- Turns 180°
- Batteries or USB cable
Best for: A bright mirror on a budget
- Mirror size
- 28 × 17.4cm
- Lights
- 21 LEDs, dimmable
- Magnifier
- 10x spot mirror
- Power
- 4 × AA or USB
How they compare
| Feature | #1LuxeVue 40 × 30cm | #2FENCHILIN Hollywood | #3Gospire 7in | #4PUVLISZ tri-fold | #5FASCINATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Best Hollywood mirror | Best for close-up detail | Best for travel | Best budget | |
| Picked Rating | 9.3 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Price | £30–£50 Price range | £50–£75 Price range | £20–£30 Price range | £10–£20 Price range | £10–£20 Price range |
| Mirror size | 40 × 30cm | 58 × 46cm | 7in round, double-sided | Tri-fold, 35.6cm wide open | 28 × 17.4cm |
| Lights | 3 colours, dimmable | 15 bulbs, 3 colours, dimmable | 3 colours, dimmable | 21 LEDs, dimmable | 21 LEDs, dimmable |
| Magnifier | 15x spot mirror | 10x spot mirror | 10x (reverse side) | 10x spot mirror | 10x spot mirror |
| Power | Plug-in only | Plug-in, with USB ports | Rechargeable (5–10 hrs) | USB or 4 × AAA | 4 × AA or USB |
| Best for | Everyday makeup at a dressing table | A dressing-table centrepiece | Brows, eyeliner and shaving | Travel and small spaces | A bright mirror on a budget |
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