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Anyone here have a lighted/magnifying mirror?

joannecha — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 18:46:43 GMT

I'm turning 70 next month and decided I'd like to get one for myself. Just wondering for those of you who have them, do you have a wall mount or the kind on a stand? What do you like or not like about the one you have? Thank you in advance for all responses.

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Junebug54 — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 18:53:48 GMT

I have one. Mine is on a stand. It's very frightening (haha) but I use mine everyday. I rarely use the lighted part though.

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Witchy Woman — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 20:00:20 GMT

@joannecha

Several years ago, I purchased a Simple Human large, round lighted mirror on a stand from HSN. I cannot remember what I paid at the time, but it was not a cheapie. I was tired of replacing cheap mirrors.

The light is a sensor that comes on around the mirror when you move towards it. It is cordless and you just recharge it now and again. I really like it for that reason. I can move it around on my counter as needed.

I find I need it to make sure I'm not overdoing anything since my vision is a little fuzzy

I don't wear a lot of makeup on a daily basis, so I mostly use it to just check my look.

Thankfully, even at 70 my skin is in decent shape and I'm not too wrinkled.

However, it gives an unvarnished view of your skin/face. Sometimes, it's a bit...surprising

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fthunt — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 19:01:08 GMT

@Junebug54 Me too - on a stand - not lighted but wouldn't use it if I did.

Have a natural light lamp on my vanity table instead.

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Brisky — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 19:04:43 GMT

I bought a conair from Lowes about 15 years ago. Worked great but I forgot it at a hotel. Never replaced it.
I loved that thing! It's great for applying eye makeup especially!

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ID2 — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 19:07:24 GMT

Oh I couldn't live without my10x lighted magnifying mirror! Mine is on a stand on my dressing table. I figure if my makeup is good when I apply it looking at myself in my 10x mirror then I know I look perfect to my fellow man!

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Kachina624 — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 19:08:14 GMT

Ive tried several lighted mirrors but I just can't look into lights and see what I'm doing.

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FranandZoe — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 19:30:44 GMT

Mine's on a stand -it's lighted - regular one side the other magnifying. I got it at Sally's - they have a lot of them on display - check 'em out. I love the magnifying side for applying eye makeup.

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Meowingkitty — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 19:34:24 GMT

I have a Simple Human that lights up when you are near it. Rechargeable.

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Mombo1 — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 19:36:02 GMT

@joannecha wrote:
I'm turning 70 next month and decided I'd like to get one for myself. Just wondering for those of you who have them, do you have a wall mount or the kind on a stand? What do you like or not like about the one you have? Thank you in advance for all responses.

@joannecha I have a lighted magnifying mirror on a stand. I highly recommend the Floxite brand. I have used this brand for years. The light is not overpowering...more of a natural daylight....and there is no distortion in the mirror. I have seen other brands but this one is excellent. Not sure if QVC still carries them...but I have seen them at Boscovs....

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shoesnbags — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 19:37:45 GMT

@joannecha
I honestly can't remember a time when I didn't have some kind of lighted magnifying mirror to put on makeup. I'd be lost without it.

Many years ago I had one that had a center rectangular mirror and another hinged mirror on each side that folded in when not in use. When it gave out, I replaced it with a circular mirror on a stand, and that's the kind I've had ever since.

There's a regular mirror on one side, which I rarely use, and magnifying mirror on the other. Not sure of the magnification, since I'm not home right now. The light is a circle around the mirror. The light adjusts for different circumstances, like "outdoor," "office," "home," which I personally have found to be really helpful. I bought this particular one at Bed, Bath, and Beyond a few years ago.

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Mz iMac — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 20:31:00 GMT

I personally have never seen a wall mounted magnifying mirror in a private home. I've only seen them in hotels.

I have a 10x lighted (around the rim) mirror on a stand. The stand is indented to keep makeup, tweezers, etc on it if you wish. Purchased at BBB around 10 yrs ago. The light is still going strong after all these years. It's a "natural" light & does the job (too good! )

The other side is a regular mirror.

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pupwhipped — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 20:37:50 GMT

I've been using the one below for ages. I simply can't put on makeup without it...even when younger with better eyesight. It's a BIG one so you may not have room for it. In one small area where I used it my husband took the side mirrors off cause I could do without them.The thing I like and always look for is that the center mirror swivels up and down and not side to side as some others do. The brand is Jerdon and I bought it last at Bed Bath and Beyond.

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jlkz — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 20:52:02 GMT

@joannecha

I have a 10X magnifying mirror on a stand on my makeup counter. It is lit from a flexible light from thr shelf above it:

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Mistreatedbycs — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 21:21:12 GMT

didn't know I had to wait until I was 70!!!!!

I bought mine several years ago from Costco. What I like about Costco's was it's has a nice sturdy frame, flips from standard mirror to 10X and the light surrounds the mirror and it's not glaring in your eyes. Mine is a desk model.

I believe it was about $29.99 and I've seen them as high as $69.99.

Mine has a push button on/off switch in the base, the previous one had the on/off toggle switch in the cord and that was cumbersome to find the switch all the time.

If you can, I would suggest you go in person to purchase, some of the lights, the weight of the unit, how it adjusts is quite personal so you need to "see it" "feel" it if it will work for you.

Good luck and Happy Birthday!!!!!!!

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kaydee50 — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 23:11:41 GMT

I got one years ago at Macy's for around $20. It's on a stand and has a light which I rarely use. Comes in very handy.

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Glittergal — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 03:00:12 GMT

Another vote for the Floxite mirror. I like that the mirror is 10X magnification that is dostortion free, and the flexible neck allows me to adjust the mirror position that suits me. I would be lost without it because my vision is so bad.

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mistriTsquirrel — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 03:42:02 GMT

I have an iHome lighted magnifying mirror (model number ICVBT7). I've had it for well over a year now. It's a regular mirror on one side and 7x magnification on the other. The lighted ring lights both sides. I am very happy with this mirror. I haven't had any problems with it at all. I bought it at Bed Bath & Beyond, but I think they have a newer model now. Mine has a bluetooth speaker built in, but I have never used it so can't speak on that.

It has a cord to charge it. I leave mine plugged in, but you could disconnect the cord if/when you wanted to. The light is bright enough, but not blinding. The light will shut off automatically after 25 minutes. No regrets about this purchase.

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tototwo — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 12:03:27 GMT

I have a 20X magnifying mirror attached to my bathroom wall just to the right of my sink. Used one in a hotel room about 25 years ago and told my husband I needed one at home - so that next Christmas, he made it happen. However, the light quit working a few years ago and I never replaced it. I like it without the light much better.

Yes, I need 20X because I don't see all that well. Besides, I assume if my makeup looks good at 20X, I must be downright amazing in person! Ha.

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okaywitheasypay — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 13:59:22 GMT

I use a Jerdon also . I purchased thru Amazon a couple of years ago when a similar one I had purchased probably 20 years previously (thrift shop) either broke or the plastic had yellowed badly --or both .

I would most likely look like a clown if I did not use one now. Only thing I can spot those pesky white hairs with also. I wouldn't be without one.

Also I look a little better when I flip over to the regular mirror.