Read on for the ELLE edit of make-up mirrors with lights. Not all make-up mirrors are created equal, so we took some time to reflect (get it?) on the best illuminated make-up mirrors on offer. The right mirror stand can be the difference between mastering a perfect feline flick in seconds and cancelling a night out because you've got failed eyeliner rage (our tip: place an adjustable round mirror on a desk and use your elbows for balance). It's not just in the dark depths of winter that illuminated make-up mirrors have their time to shine. Forget versions of old where dim lights had a lifespan of approximately 2 minutes a new generation of bright and sleek mirrors offer everything from built-in sensors to state-of-the-art lighting technology. If this sounds all too familiar, let us point you in the direction of your new best friend: the light up make-up mirror. Don't even get us started on how our blusher ended up there? We've all been there: applying our make-up through the bleary-eyed haze of the morning and thinking we're doing a pretty good job, only to emerge into the unforgiving cold light of day (or, even worse, the fluorescent glow of the office kitchen strip lighting) and realise our foundation is patchier than a 4G connection on the tube.
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The lack of natural sunlight isn't just messing with our circadian rhythms, it's downright messing with our make-up too.
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Winter is coming, and let's be honest, unless you're someone who thrives as a nocturnal creature, we're all pretty miserable about the fact we're waking up to dark mornings and even darker evenings.