Correct light is of great importance for makeup, so when choosing a make-up mirror or making it with your own hands, you need to pay enough attention to the selection of lamps. First of all, you need to find out exactly which lamps are needed for the makeup mirror and in what quantity. It is equally important to find out which bulbs are better by the shade of the glow, the type of light source and brightness.
Types of lamps
There are several varieties of light bulbs for the makeup mirror. The most popular form that is most often used today is LED bulbs. They have a number of important advantages - they do not heat up, serve for a long time period, and are affordable. In addition, they are sold everywhere, so replacing a worn out bulb is not a problem.
Incandescent lamps, which were popular in the past, are now practically not used for the manufacture of make-up mirrors. Despite the fact that their spectrum is suitable for high-quality makeup, they emit a lot of heat, so if you sit in front of a mirror with incandescent lamps for a long time, your face will sweat and the makeup will float.
Rarely use fluorescent lamps, as working with them strains the organs of vision and can cause a headache.
Power needed
The power of the lamps is one of the key parameters when choosing them. Light bulbs with a power of 3.5 W and 6 W are the most common.
Six-watt lamps are in demand for large make-up stations and full-height mirrors, which are viewed from a distance of 1-1.5 meters.
They are also well suited for the work of a make-up artist, who is located with his back to the mirror and needs sufficient coverage of the client's face.Lamps with a power of 3.5 W are more often chosen for work at home and for small mirrors.
How much do you need?
For the most complete lighting of the face, it is recommended to place the lamps on all four sides of the mirror. So you will get enough light to evenly apply makeup, and there will be no distortion or shadow.
You can limit yourself to the location of the bulbs on three sides - on the sides and at the top. This is convenient if the mirror is attached to the table or is standing on the table. In such cases, the lower row of lamps will create inconvenience, interfere with the placement of cosmetics.
The number of lamps depends on the size of the mirror. They usually think about the required amount when they make the structure on their own. The installation step of the bulbs is from 20 to 35 centimeters, therefore, having measured your blank for a future mirror, you can easily calculate the required number of lamps.
For example, you make a small mirror for a house measuring 40 by 40 cm. It is recommended to install along the side walls in such a situation 3 bulbs with an interval of 20 cm. Still need at least 3 lamps for the upper bar, respectively, the total number will be 9 pieces. As many light bulbs will fit and for a mirror measuring 40 by 60 cm, only on the sides will they need to be mounted at intervals in 30 cm
If you are interested in a mirrorbefore which professional makeup will be performed, then its dimensions will be not less than 60 per 100 cm. Positioning on the sides of such a structure along 4 lamps every 25 cm, a at the top - 3-4 bulbsyou will get the total amount 11-12 pieces, and the result will be uniform shadowless lighting.
As for full-length mirrors for a dressing room or wardrobe, they are usually added to the lower light, so at least 20 bulbs are taken for their manufacture.
How to choose?
When buying LED bulbs, you first need to determine the type of base. It comes in sizes E14 (small) and E27 (larger). In order not to be mistaken, before buying, check the size of the socles on your mirror. Next you need to choose kind of flaskgiven that transparent light is more directional and hard as well matte are more pleasing to the eye, their light is softer.
After that, you need to pay attention color temperature of purchased models. This characteristic is indicated on the packaging. Lamps with a warm color (2700 K) give a light that resembles lighting from an incandescent lamp, therefore they create a special comfort in the room, but for makeup does not fit since they distort the complexion.
Light bulbs with a neutral color (on average 4100 K) are the most common, since working with them is as comfortable as possible, and the complexion turns out to be natural.
Lamps at 6500 Kthat have cold light is also practically do not use in the manufacture of make-up mirrors, since working under them is not very pleasant.
There are also LED lamps where you can adjust the power. These are special models called dimmable, since they have a dimmer. It’s not worth changing the power of incandescent lamps, as this will lead to their strong heating or rapid burnout.
About what bulbs are needed for a make-up mirror, see the video.
