A wall mount makeup mirror can not only be an attractive addition to your bathroom, but a useful one as well. It typically has either an accordion-style “scissor” arm or a fold-out swing arm, allowing it to extend out from the wall when you need it.
Probably the biggest advantage in having a wall mounted makeup mirror is the magnification for putting in contact lenses, tweezing, applying makeup, or shaving. A wall mount mirror also offers a hands-free way to work on the back of your hair without having to hold up a second mirror. Some make up mirrors are even equipped with built-in lighting.
Here are a few things to think about when shopping for a wall mount makeup mirror:
Price
Prices for these makeup mirrors can vary from $30 to over $700. Brand names such as Jerdon, SeeAll, Zadro, and Conair have many models which fall within the $30 to $100 range. Others mirrors from Baci and the Windisch have models in the $600-$700 range.
Finish
You want your wall mount makeup mirror to coordinate and blend with your bathroom’s existing décor. Many different finishes are available including rubbed bronze, satin or brushed (matte) nickel, chrome, brass, or polished gold.
Magnification
This is an important feature to look for when shopping for a new wall mounted makeup mirror. Usually one side is magnified, sometimes with an even higher magnification spot in the center. Magnification will allow you to get a closeup of your skin allowing you to more easily and accurately apply your makeup.
Lighting
Not all makeup mirrors have a built-in lighting feature. This is something to consider, because typically overhead lighting is not quite adequate. Will the wattage be adequate? Look at the product specifications to determine the wattage and whether or not it will be sufficient.
Also, some illuminated mirrors are thick and therefore they will stick out a few inches from the wall, even when folded up. This may be an issue if the “bulkier” look of it does not appeal to you.
Solid Construction
Make sure the arm does not drop, lowering the height of the mirror, when the arm is extended. Now, if you can’t get to the store yourself, or the only wall mount makeup mirror model you like is online only, then this is where checking consumer reviews comes in.
Reviews
What is the easiest way to find helpful product reviews? You can go to both Amazon.com and the websites for the big box stores and type in “wall mount makeup mirror” or “fogless mirror” depending on what exactly you’re looking for. Some of the best detailed and tell-it-like-it-is reviews are on Amazon.com.
Reviewers there hold nothing back in describing the sturdiness of construction, ease of installation, degree of magnification, and the finish. They also bring up important details like the wattage, for example, which are sometimes missing from the product description. With a little research, you should have no problem finding a wall mount makeup mirror that serves you well for many years to come.