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For magnification when caring for and applying make-up

Since you have an important appointment this evening, you need to spend a little longer in the bathroom today. In addition to your daily care routine, you want to pluck your eyebrows, which have gradually become a little out of shape. With the help of your cosmetic mirror , which magnifies your eye area, you can place the tweezers exactly where you want to pluck. You can read about the other advantages and functions of the practical mirrors in this guide:

Up close: These are the advantages of cosmetic mirrors

Do you need a bathroom mirror in the morning in which you can look at yourself closely and up close? Then a cosmetic mirror is the right choice. The small bathroom accessories have a magnifying effect so that you can see and work on individual parts of your face better. At the same time, many models have integrated lighting that highlights your face even more. The cosmetic mirror helps you with make-up, plucking your eyebrows, shaving or cleansing your face.

Wall, hand or standing mirror: Which models are available?

There is a large selection of cosmetic mirrors. We have put together the most popular models for you here.

• Wall mirrors: Models that you can attach to the wall have the advantage that they are child-safe and you don’t have to hold them when you use them. Models with a ball joint can even be turned in many directions and also adjusted in height. The wall mirrors are attached to the wall with either screws or special adhesive.
• Standing mirror: You should place a standing mirror in such a way that it stands securely. A standing mirror is particularly practical in a larger household: if the bathroom is often occupied, other family members can carry out their cosmetic treatments elsewhere.
• Hand mirror: You can use a hand mirror, for example, if you want to look at the back of your head. Small travel models also fit in your handbag and toiletry bag.
• Mirror with suction cup: You can use a cosmetic mirror with a suction cup flexibly in the bathroom. Individual family members can move it exactly where they need it, depending on their needs.

The right magnification for cosmetic mirrors

Most cosmetic mirrors offer a magnifying effect. Models with a rotating mechanism are particularly practical: one side has a normal mirror and the other side has a magnifying mirror. We’ll show you here which magnification is suitable for which purpose.

• Triple: Triple magnification is recommended if you want to apply makeup.
• Five times: Individual pores, the finest hairs and impurities can be seen clearly with five times magnification. This is therefore ideal if you want to pluck your eyebrows with tweezers or remove small pimples.
• Seven times: Seven times or more magnification makes it easier to see bumps and spots that are barely visible to the naked eye. This means you can care for your skin without glasses.

Useful extras and functions of cosmetic mirrors

In addition to magnification, cosmetic mirrors can have other useful extras. You can find information about this in the following overview.

• Lighting: Many mirrors have integrated glare-free and long-lasting LED lighting. In many models, the light can also be individually adjusted using a dimmer. Bright, bluish and even lighting is closest to natural daylight.
• Height adjustable: Height adjustable models can be used by the whole family because they can also be adjusted to the size of children.
• Pivoting: With the help of a telescopic arm, you can attach pivoting cosmetic mirrors even in small corners and then push them back together to save space.
• Technical extras: Models with Bluetooth function or a USB port for listening to music are something for technology fans.

Clean mirrors: six care and cleaning tips

Bathroom mirrors are prone to dirt because they often come into contact with toothpaste and water splashes. Even a small cosmetic mirror is not spared from this. However, with a few simple tips, you can make it shine again.

1. Mirror surfaces can be cleaned with window cleaner or with water and a little washing-up liquid.
2. A tried and tested method for removing streaks is to use crumpled newspaper to wipe or dry the mirror. It absorbs the excess moisture and makes the mirror shiny again.
3. Microfiber cloths are a good way to remove streaks or rub the glass dry.
4. If the mirror is fogged up, a glasses cleaning cloth will help. The liquid in it ensures that the glass does not fog up so quickly.
5. Do not use cloths with a sharp surface (such as a cleaning sponge) as this could scratch the mirror.
6. It is particularly annoying when a mirror becomes “blind”, i.e. it gets stains and no longer reflects light well. Linseed oil can help to remove these stains. Then rinse the mirror with vinegar and polish it dry.

Conclusion: Cosmetic mirrors are practical helpers in the bathroom

A cosmetic mirror makes many routine tasks in the bathroom easier. Whether you’re putting on make-up, shaving or plucking your eyebrows – the small mirrors will help you. Here you can find an overview of the selection criteria and important information:

• A wall mirror is not only child-safe, but also saves space. Models with a ball joint can even be rotated and adjusted. If you don’t need them, you can easily fold them against the wall.
• A standing or hand mirror is more mobile than a wall mirror. With both, you can spontaneously move your beauty treatments to the couch.
• Choose a suitable magnification level: three times magnification is suitable for applying make-up, five times magnification is better for plucking eyebrows, and with seven times magnification you can see your facial features clearly even without glasses.
• Many cosmetic mirrors have integrated LED lighting that illuminates your skin even better.
• Models with a USB port or Bluetooth function ensure that you can listen to music in the bathroom, among other things.