Make up mirrors can come with a lot of cool features, such as lighting that simulates natural lighting, and magnification to make your makeup application and blemish covering easier. So, how can you choose what magnification to get for your makeup mirror?
First, let’s discuss why you would want a magnification mirror, as this plays a role in the amount of magnification you should go for. There are two basic reasons to get a magnification mirror. One is to examine your face more closely, and the second is to help you see more clearly. Using a magnification mirror can help you see an image clearer, and blemishes more visibly. This comes in really handy when you want to see the minute details of your face. A magnification mirror makes seeing your face clearly very simply. It is especially useful for people who suffer from bad eyesight.
Second, let’s take a look at how you would use a magnification mirror, as your basic use of it will affect the magnification you would want. This might seem like an obvious one, but a magnified cosmetic mirror is really handy for things like applying lip liner or eye liner, as well as other makeup. It is easier to get it on in all the right places when they are magnified. The second use of magnified cosmetic mirrors is blemish control. A magnification mirror makes it easier to see and thus cover the blemishes on your skin. A third use is that of easier eyebrow tweezing. When those pesky little hairs are magnified, they become far easier to find.
Third, let’s look at how to choose the magnification.
Step one: Choose a mirror that is optically correct. One that is optically correct will simulate the effect of a prescription glasses or contact lenses. They are more effective, as they don’t just increase size, but keep it sharp and focused. You may have to pay more, or go to an optical store to find one, but it will be a better purchase.
Step two: Decide what strength you need for your eyesight. Remember that bigger does not always equal better, and if you have 20/20 eyesight, you may not need strong magnification. The standard magnification for makeup mirrors is 5x, but they are available in several magnifications, including , 7x, 8x, 9x and 10x. If you go to a specialty store you may even find them in 12x.
Step three: Purchase a mirror with magnification right for your purpose and eyesight. It is important to understand that to answer the question “What magnification should I choose for a makeup mirror?” you have to look to yourself. There is no blanket answer to which is correct, although the standard 5x magnification seems to work well for most, at least those without vision problems.
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