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7 Signs Your Makeup Mirror Is Lying to You (And What to Use Instead)

7 Signs Your Makeup Mirror Is Lying to You (And What to Use Instead) - LUNA London

Your mirror might be sabotaging your look. Spot 7 red flags: from yellow bulbs to wobble, and discover the LED-lit upgrades you need.

7 Signs Your Makeup Mirror Is Lying to You (And What to Use Instead)

How a Bad Mirror Sabotages Your Look

From yellow-tinted bulbs to plastic wobble, these 7 signs mean your reflection isn’t telling the truth... it's time to upgrade.

Sign 1: Warm-Only Bulbs

Symptom: Foundation looks orange in daylight.
Fix: Opt for three-mode LED mirrors with a true-to-daylight setting.

Sign 2: No Magnification Options

Symptom: You miss tiny mascara clumps.
Fix: Choose mirrors offering 5× or 7× magnification to catch every detail.

Sign 3: Flickering or Buzzing Light

Symptom: Shadows dance on your face.
Fix: Invest in flicker-free, low-noise LED mirrors.

Sign 4: Plastic Stand Wobble

Symptom: Mirror moves mid-application.
Fix: Look for solid-metal bases that stay firmly in place.

Sign 5: No Angle Adjustments

Symptom: You keep tilting your head awkwardly.
Fix: Get a mirror with 360° swivel and tilt functions.

Sign 6: Short Battery Life (for Travel Mirrors)

Symptom: Mirror dies halfway through touch-ups.
Fix: Choose USB-C rechargeable batteries for reliable power.

Sign 7: Harsh Blue-Tinted Light

Symptom: Blush and contour look grey.
Fix: Use mirrors with adjustable warm and cool LED modes.

FAQ

Don’t let your mirror lie:  shop our Orbit Mirror for true-to-life LEDs and 7× magnification.

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