Illuminated wall mirror for makeup: advantages and disadvantages

Today, a wall-mounted makeup mirror can be used not only by a professional makeup artist. This is a functional element of decor for a room decorated in any style. There are various types of such products on the market, and all of them have certain advantages and disadvantages. It is worth understanding them in more detail.

A backlit wall mirror is often called a dressing room - according to its main functional purpose. Such models have a number of features (compared to other mirrors that are used in domestic conditions):

• fixed permanently;
• due to the rather significant size, they make it possible to evaluate the entire image as a whole;
• some models are equipped with an additional mirror (which is smaller than the main one), it can increase by 2, 5, 10 times;
• can be decorative elements in a room decorated in a certain style.

You can choose the most suitable model, focusing on certain criteria. Among the most important factors are the following:

• To size. The standard model is 50×50 cm. You can install a mirror in large sizes: 100×100 cm, 120×100 cm and so on.
• By form. The classic forms of a mirror with illumination are square, rectangular, round.Designer models can be oval or in the form of a polyhedron.
• By framing the canvas. A universal model for any style of interior is the option without a frame. If there is a frame, it can be made of solid wood, plastic, metal, by forging.

• By type of lamps for illumination. Incandescent, halogen, fluorescent, LED strips are used.
• By spraying on a mirror sheet. Amalgam coating is used for budget models, it is not intended for rooms with high humidity. Aluminum coating is also used for budget products, it gives display distortion. Mirrors with titanium coatings are durable and may have blue-gray reflections. Silver provides a true reflection color, surfaces with this treatment are resistant to external influences.

Illuminated wall mirrors have certain advantages and disadvantages. Advantages:

• Comfort and maximum clarity when performing cosmetic procedures and applying makeup (due to the clarity of the reflection and the brightness of the lighting around the entire perimeter).
• Free hands. The process of self-care is convenient, as there is no need to hold a mirror and adjust it.
• Attachment features. Some models are mounted with a bracket that allows you to adjust the position of the mirror, the angle of inclination. Such products are double-sided, with a magnifying effect on one surface, but they are smaller than standard ones.
• Space saving. Since the mirror is attached to the wall, there is no usable space on the dressing table.

• The ability to increase the size of the reflection. As already noted, some models can be equipped with a small built-in magnifying mirror.It can increase the reflection by 2, 5, 10 times.
• Decorative. Stylish lamps, unusual colors, interesting frame shapes make an ordinary mirror a decorative element that complements the design of the room.

The dressing room mirror also has a number of disadvantages:

• Large sizes of many models. Requires free space on the wall for placement.
• Prices. Quality products with titanium or silver coating are quite expensive, but such models guarantee a good image - without distortion, with real colors.
• Cool backlight color. The reflection of the face in the mirror may be distorted. It is possible that when you go out into the daylight, your makeup will not look quite the same as it seemed to you when you looked in the mirror.
• Excessive heat from lighting lamps. Inexpensive models with incandescent lamps get too hot, and when performing cosmetic procedures and applying makeup, additional heat is highly undesirable.
• Coatings that distort the reflection. Natural reflection provides only silver coating, other coatings on the surface lead to distortion of the complexion, glare, blur. This complicates the process of facial care, applying makeup, and performing various procedures.
• Low moisture resistance. Budget models with amalgam or aluminum coating cannot be used in the bathroom, as these types are not resistant to high humidity. They quickly become unusable in such premises.

On the market, illuminated wall mirrors are offered by different manufacturers. Most Popular Brands:

• German manufacturer of professional hair care equipment Babyliss offers a variety of shapes and sizes of wall mirrors.
• Manufacturer Defesto Pro offers quality products for the bathroom, including illuminated wall mirrors. The collection includes products of classical forms. Products from this manufacturer are moisture resistant and have a long service life.

• Company group Ikea presents a diverse range of models in various style solutions. Ikea products are of high quality. The price range is wide, any consumer can choose a model that is suitable for the cost.
• Quality models are offered by the manufacturer beurer.

How to make a backlit mirror with your own hands, see the following video.