Review of a Great Makeup Mirror: Tweezerman, 10x magnifying mirror

One of my lasting memories of childhood is seeing my Mother use a little handheld magnifying makeup mirror, which belonged to her Mother, to apply her makeup.  As a teenager I used to borrow this mirror to examine my face for all kinds of imperfections, that in all honesty didn’t really exist.  I can single handily blame this mirror for at least several eyebrow plucking disasters and obsessive tendencies at curing open pores on my face.  This mirror is so overly used and battered the glass has developed a marking resembling a smiley face, with a massive crack right down the center.  It now looks like a once precious relic that should belong in a museum.

The Old Relic, 3 Generations of vanity

 For a long time I was not put off one single bit and continued using the relic.  That was until I came across the Tweezermate, 10x magnifying mirror.  I still remember my initial thoughts were something along the lines of my eyebrows are messy and that blemish needs some attention.  I then proceeded to visit the mirror a few times, every time not quite believing how horrendous my eyebrows were.  I bought this during a shopping trip with a couple of friends, each of us purchasing our own and as soon as I got this home knew this would be my updated version of the relic, but only to assist, not takeover!

I have used the Tweezerman, Tweezermate, 10x magnifying mirror for about 3 years.  I use this for eyebrow plucking, applying eye makeup and the treatment of skin conditions.  I do believe this mirror makes shaping eyebrows far easier and aids plucking so ridiculously well it gives the impression of waxed brows. 

Modern Day Relic, Tweezerman 10x magnified Mirror, £14.99, Boots

 The back of the mirror contains suction cups to allow it to be attached to other surfaces.  However, I use this as a handheld mirror and using the still attached original packaging as a handle.  Keeping on the packaging also makes it easy to prop against surfaces, like windows and illuminated backgrounds.

I really like this mirror and struggled greatly the one time I forgot to take this on holiday with me.  A sure sign of inherited vanity is when I look forward to being reunited with the Tweezermate as much as my own real mates, who I do really like a lot!