These are the best makeup mirrors for plucking and perfecting your liner (2024)

Even with the best skincare and makeup, and your technique mastered, you can still go wrong without the right makeup mirror and lighting.

There are a whole host of options out there for would-be MUAs, including travel mirrors, magnifying mirrors and light-up mirrors. So, it's important to figure out what you need from yours, because once you have the perfect one, your routine will become a breeze.

These are our top picks at a glance, but keep scrolling to explore all their benefits.

What features to look for

It's generally best to do your makeup in daylight – who hasn't stepped out after doing their makeup in artificial light and had a nasty surprise passing a shop mirror? We've all been there.

But if you don't get a lot of natural light, or are often getting ready for the evening, there's a great selection of light-up mirrors that not only help you see clearly, but many also come with cool and warm settings so you can do your makeup to suit the lighting you'll be in.

If your eyesight isn't the best or you want to get every last hair when you're plucking, a magnifying mirror is a good option. After all, it's hard to perfectly apply eyeliner with your glasses on.

And if you're on the go a lot, there are solutions to that too, with smart travel mirrors. There are also some vintage style hand-held mirrors, and stylish options for interior design fans that can be kept on display. These are our top picks.

The best makeup mirrors to shop in 2024

Whether standing or hung, this Hollywood-style mirror will be a hit with both teenagers and adults. You usually see this type of mirror backstage at Fashion Week, and we've long lusted after something similar (preferably with a walk-in dressing room to match). This design also has dimmable warm and cool light settings for evening and day.

This Rio design gives you multiple mirrors in one – there’s one large, main mirror, alongside multiple magnified side mirrors, so you can check your look from every angle. It also has dimmable LED lights – perfect for getting ready with, and capturing a well-lit mirror selfie.

This is the perfect everyday makeup mirror from John Lewis' fuss free and affordable Anyday line. One side offers 3x magnification so you can get a really good look when you're beautifying, while the other side is a true reflection.

We love this chic gold and glass dressing table mirror from Oliver Bonas. With ribbed glass accessories being super on-trend right now, we're sure it will make a luxe addition to your bedroom.

This desk mirror can definitely double up as a makeup mirror too. Designed with a chic Art Deco-style scalloped trim, it will add a touch of class to any bedroom or bathroom.

Looking for a multi-functional option? This mirror from Jospeh Joseph has clever storage underneath to keep all your everyday cosmetics in one place, as well as create a place for you to put your skincare and makeup on every morning.

This black metal mirror is perfect for minimalist dressing tables. It's double side with one side offering a magnified view. It also features a wooden tray at the bottom for the trinkets and the beauty items you reach for most regularly.

With a whopping 10x magnification, you can see everything with this lighted mirror. Designed to aid eyebrow plucking, it's equally good for up close makeup application. Plus it's handheld, making it a non-negotiable handbag essential.

This has a dimmable LED light and 5x magnification, and with its modern pink design, it will also look good in your bedroom. There's also a 5x magnified detachable mirror in the centre that you can slip into your handbag. How's that for travel-friendly?

This simple, slick design is rechargeable via USB, making it super portable. The longer you press the screen, the brighter the mirror becomes, and it can also be stored flat for ease, should you wish to hide it away when it's not in use. Smart.

This handheld mirror is more practically than aesthetically crafted, but it is designed ergonomically. There's a comfortable, easy-to-grip handle and a nice wide area for seeing your full face. The only downside is having to hold it and do your makeup at the same time, but it's good for quick check-ups and you can prop it up if needed!

At just £8, this handheld Revolution mirror is perfect to reach for when doing eye makeup, or when you want to quickly see your face in different lighting. You can just get so much closer, comfortably, than with a wall mirror. Plus, it looks far more expensive than it actually is.