Which Hollywood mirror suits you? The complete buying guide

A Hollywood mirror turns your dressing table into your own beauty spot. The light around the glass falls evenly on your face, so your make-up at home looks as flawless as at the make-up artist's. But which size do you choose, what is the difference between separate bulbs and an LED strip, and do you need Bluetooth? In this buying guide we set it all out for you.

Why a Hollywood mirror?

Ordinary lighting usually comes from above. That creates shadows under your eyes and along your nose, and ceiling lights often make your skin look yellow or dull. A Hollywood mirror has light all around the glass. Your face is lit from every side, without shadows. As a result, you see exactly how your foundation, contouring and eyeliner will look once you are outside.

Step 1: choose the right size

The size determines how much you see at once and where the mirror fits. Measure your dressing table or the wall before you choose.

Size	What do you see?	Fits on	Our models
30 × 30 cm or 40 × 30 cm	Your face	Desk, small dressing table, bathroom	Chantally 30 × 30, Chantally 40 × 30
58 × 46 cm	Face and hair	A standard dressing table	Camille white, black, Capucine with Bluetooth
80 × 60 cm	Face, hair and shoulders	Large dressing table or on the wall	Celine XL, LED strip XL

Not sure? The 58 × 46 cm is our bestseller. Big enough to style your hair, compact enough for most dressing tables.

Want to see all models, sizes and features side by side? On our page Buying a Hollywood mirror you will find the complete comparison.

Step 2: separate bulbs or an LED strip?

A classic Hollywood mirror has round bulbs around the glass, just like in a theatre dressing room. On our 58 × 46 cm models there are 15 dimmable LED bulbs, on the Celine XL there are 18. That gives the well-known glamour look.

A mirror with an LED strip has one continuous band of light. It has a calmer look and suits a sleek or minimalist interior well. The light is just as even. So the choice is mainly a matter of taste.

Step 3: the light

Our Hollywood mirrors have 3 light colours:

• Cool light: bright and white, ideal for checking your make-up.
• Neutral light: closest to daylight, for every day.
• Warm light: soft and flattering, nice for the evening or a party look.

All models are dimmable. On most mirrors the touch control remembers your favourite setting, so your light is set right straight away.

Tip: do your make-up in neutral or cool light and then quickly check it in warm light if you are going out in the evening.

Step 4: handy extras

• Detail mirror: a 10x magnifying mirror for brows, eyeliner and skincare. On the Chantally 40 × 30 cm it is 5x.
• Bluetooth speaker: music or a podcast during your routine, on the Capucine, the Celine XL and the LED strip XL.
• USB port: charge your phone or beauty tools at your mirror.
• Freestanding or on the wall: most models can do both. Check the product page to see what your mirror allows.

Other mirrors with light

Looking for something other than a classic dressing table mirror? The round Claíre is double-sided and cordless thanks to a built-in battery. Want to see yourself from head to toe? Then the freestanding 160 × 40 cm Calyndor is a full-length mirror with light.

How to keep your mirror looking good

• Clean the glass with a soft, slightly damp microfibre cloth.
• Do not spray cleaning product directly onto the mirror or the bulbs, but onto the cloth.
• Do not place the mirror right next to the shower, so no water gets into the electronics.

Complete it with a dressing table

No dressing table yet? View our dressing tables: some come with their own LED mirror, others look lovely combined with a separate Hollywood mirror.

Read also

• Hanging or placing a Hollywood mirror: what suits you?
• Make-up light: how to get your make-up right every time
• Choosing a dressing table: your own beauty corner

View all Hollywood mirrors. Ordered on a working day before 15:00, shipped today, shipping is free and you get free 30-day returns.