Confession: I love the getting-ready process with my roommates more than the actual night out. With music blasting, an array of makeup products passed back and forth, and drinks in hand, it’s our cherished, back-in-our-college-days ritual that reconnects us after a hectic work week—and mine has always revolved around a beloved, years-old vanity mirror. I recently stumbled upon a new and seriously improved version of my GRWM centerpiece, and given that mine is on its very last legs, it dawned on me: The Sharper Image SpaStudio Hollywood Vanity Mirror is the beauty find of the season.
Added bonus? From now until December 10, it’s $70 off—which means two things. One: I’m gifting it to every beauty lover on my list (roomies included, but shh). Two: With these savings, I can treat my friends to a round while we’re out.
IMO, the most crucial feature of any vanity mirror are the lights. I need to see every pore, mascara-ed lash, and unblended makeup spot before stepping out the door. The LED bulbs on the Sharper Image SpaStudio Hollywood Vanity Mirror are not only plentiful, but also adjustable in both brightness and color temperature to help you see exactly how your makeup will look in any kind of light. It even includes a mini magnification mirror—an absolute must for ensuring my brows look flawless (read: there are no stray hairs in sight).
But the real standout feature of my new prized possession? The fans. This mirror has two on the sides to cool you off while getting ready (anyone else sweat profusely, no matter what the season, every time you attempt a cat eye?) and two at the bottom (just in case you want to dry freshly painted nails in record time).
The vanity mirror with lights also includes a wireless charging station, which makes me feel like the designers at Sharper Image know me on a very personal level. I’m notorious for forgetting to plug in my phone before going out, only to spend the evening worrying about running out of battery. This built-in feature acts as an in-my-face reminder to power up, and keeps my phone within reach for tunes and text threads while I finish getting ready.
This high-tech vanity mirror has everything I didn’t know I needed—and then some. It’s safe to say it’s earned a permanent spot in my GRWM routine before it’s even arrived at my doorstep. And at just $160 right now, it’s a must-have for your own setup *and* a thoughtful gift for the beauty lovers in your life. Trust me—they’ll thank you every time they sit down to get ready, and they might just make a treasured weekly ritual out of it, too.
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