When choosing a makeup mirror magnification that best suits you, you have to consider the following:
Your vision-If you are farsighted, mirrors with magnifications between 5x to 20x are best, depending on how much aid you need to enlarge your image.
Position of the mirror-If you plan to mount it on the wall and a bit farther away from your face, you need one with lower magnification like 3x to 5x. The higher the magnification, the closer you will have to be to the mirror for a more detailed image, so If you plan to use your mirror up close you can use 10x to 20x magnification,
The degree of magnification usually depends on your personal preference and requirement. For those with normal vision, makeup mirrors with 3x-5x magnification are generally sufficient.
Extreme magnification may sometimes cause dizziness and nausea for some customers. And you need to be fairly close to the mirror to see a clear image or your image will appear upside down. Depending on the magnification level of your mirror, you have to be close enough and still be comfortable using the mirror.
Check out Mirrorvana’s magnifying makeup mirrors with 1x magnification to 20x magnification.
“Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up” was the line famously delivered by Gloria Swanson. She was playing the part of aging actress Norma Desmond, in the 1950 classic Sunset Boulevard.
The question is…..are you ready for your close-up? What is the best magnification mirror for you??
Having a magnifying makeup mirror with the proper amount of magnification can go a long way to helping you feel more confident for close-ups….or whatever your day might bring. That said, there is a lot of confusion about the level of magnification that is needed or that will be best for you. Let me clear up some of that confusion.
There is a lot of science and math involved in determining the exact level of magnification of a mirror. If you’re a mirror geek, like we are, you can check it out at https://sciencing.com/measure-magnification-mirror-7634785.html If you just want to make sure that your eyebrows are the perfect shape and that there are no weird lumps or bumps in your skin, this is what you need to know.
Just because the packaging on the mirror or the text on the product description online ways that a mirror is a certain magnification doesn’t mean that it is a true number. There is no regulation on what a mirror supplier can say the magnification level is on a mirror so many times that listed magnification is a much bigger number than what is true.
We’re all a bit different – YAY!! – but in general the following are pretty good guidelines….
***If the mirror is magnified 3X, you will be in focus about 12” away from it
***A mirror with a 5X magnification will force you to be 5 – 8” away to be in focus
***If the mirror has a 7X magnification, you will be able to see yourself clearly when you are about 3” away from the lens.
***And if the mirror is a true 10X, and not just advertised as a 10X, you will have to be right on top of the lens. This magnification is best for people with really severe vision problems.
It’s pretty easy to bend square glass to a magnification level of 3X without creating distortion. However, going to a higher level of magnification on a square piece of mirrored glass can create distortion. We want to reflect you at your best, so we don’t offer square or rectangular magnifying mirrors at higher than 3X magnification. If you want higher magnification, then you should check out our extensive collection of round magnifying makeup mirrors.
….and summarize, the magnification that you use will require you to be a specific distance from the mirror to be in focus. Think about your grooming rituals. Can you do what you do to groom when you are only 3” away from the mirror? If so, then we encourage you to get the most magnification you want. Just be sure that what you’re getting is true magnification and not just something that the supplier printed on a package or a website.
For more guidance on what to consider when buying a magnifying makeup mirror, check out our guide How To Pick A Mirror That Will Be Perfect