Good lighting is a prerequisite for creating flawless makeup. The advantages and disadvantages of a wall mirror with backlight will be discussed in this article.
Features
A backlit mirror is a must for professional make-up artists and makeup artists. Today, this secret was taken by ordinary women as well.
High-quality cosmetics allow you to emphasize the advantages and hide the imperfections of appearance. With skillful handling of cosmetic products, you can achieve a natural result with radiant skin health and an open look. However, unevenly applied foundation or asymmetrically painted eyes can ruin the whole impression.
Here a special mirror with an integrated lighting system comes to the rescue. Soft but bright enough will allow to avoid defects in makeup, to provide a well-groomed and attractive look.
In addition to table mirrors on a stand, modern manufacturers also offer wall-mounted models. The latter are used for both professional and domestic purposes. They are quite large in size and firmly fixed to the wall.
Individual options are provided with a swivel mount. This allows you to change the viewing direction and the angle of inclination of the mirror surface.
Benefits
The popularity of wall-mounted make-up mirrors is explained by their numerous advantages:
- Help in applying makeup. Directional lighting allows you to see the smallest redness and other skin imperfections that should be masked. The application of cosmetics is also more accurate and accurate.With such a mirror you will achieve an inconspicuous border of the foundation, full shading of the tone, beautiful and even application of shadows and lipstick.
- Convenience. Soft light illuminates the face well, without irritating the eyes and causing discomfort. In this case, you will not need additional sources of lighting, and the makeup table will be occupied only with cosmetics.
- Style. A backlit mirror is not only convenient, but also a beautiful element of decor. With it, you can equip a stylish and harmonious corner of beauty, not inferior to a real beauty salon.
- Practicality. Such a design does not require a large amount of electricity. In addition, if you wish, you can purchase a model that includes an additional shelf or even a small cabinet.
- Reliability. Quality mirrors retain their properties and original appearance for a long time. Design lamps, if necessary, are easily replaced with new ones.
- Variety of design. Modern manufacturers offer makeup mirror options for every taste. A variety of shapes, colors, sizes and designs allows you to choose an accessory suitable for any style of interior.
You can choose the option in a wooden frame with a pronounced natural texture (for country style or Provence). Or opt for a laconic plastic frame in black or white (for a modern interior). A silver frame will add charm to the setting, while a bright frame will become an interesting accent. Well, of course, non-edged options are available for sale that fit perfectly in the areas of minimalism and hi-tech.
The only drawback of this accessory can only be called it high cost. This is especially true of quality branded products. However, the financial investment is fully paid off due to the convenience and long-term operation of the mirror system.
Kinds
Mirrors vary depending on the design and type of backlight.
Design
The most common type of design for such accessories is a mirror canvas with bulbs located around the perimeter. The product may have a rectangular or round shape, often provided with a shelf. Sometimes, solid illumination is used around the entire circumference of the mirror.
Some models have a small magnifying element integrated in a large mirror. This solution is an alternative to a two-sided desktop model.
In this case, the usual mirror painting gives a portrait review, allowing you to evaluate the image as a whole.
The magnification mirror, in turn, has the ability to zoom in and provides a more detailed view.
Backlight Types
Outdoor models can be equipped with spotlights of various shapes. The high power of such mirrors allows you to use them not only for applying makeup, but also for lighting the space.
Less common are backlit models. In such designs, LED lamps are placed under the frosted glass. Lighting is soft, slightly muffled. Such designs differ not only in their luxurious appearance, but also at a higher price.
The types of lamps can be different, which should also be considered when buying:
- Incandescent bulbs are used in cheap models. They are unreliable, short-lived and impractical.
- Halogen lights last longer. In addition, they are resistant to high humidity.
- Thanks to fluorescent lamps, you can get close to daylight. However, their characteristic flicker can lead to eye fatigue.
- LED backlighting (LED) is the most popular and reliable option. Such lamps are attractive, durable, provide high-quality lighting.
As for the principle of the system, the backlight can work on battery or on mains. The second option is more common.
Placements
Usually illuminated mirrors are placed in a room.They are hung over a make-up table, denoting a "beauty zone".
However, if desired, such a mirror can be placed in the bathroom.
High-quality light in this room is necessary for women who prefer to dye their own hair.
It will also be useful to men for a perfect shave. In this case, it is only important to consider that The design must be resistant to moisture.
An overview of one of the options for lighting for mirrors can be seen in the next video.
