Too expensive for what it is—though it’s a great, thoughtfully-designed product. Limited use.
First off, let me be upfront: I goofed. There is a similar version of this mirror that has *both* 1x and 10x magnification, and I thought that was what I was ordering. This mirror, in fact, for all its fabulous features, ONLY gives you an in intense magnification. That, plus the built-in lighting, is marvellous for aging eyes but it really doesn’t provide everything I need to do a complete face. I use [oksigh need] the magnification for up-close work on the eyes, but for the rest of my face I want to see it whole, without distortion, at reasonable/realistic distance. Nobody is peering at your every pore, every tiny wrinkle, every tiny blackhead when they are face-to-face-with you. Trying to do a whole face at this intense magnification is a little frustrating—and more than a little depressing!! Obviously, this was my error in ordering, and the mirror is clearly represented as a magnifier only. I am of course not deducting points for that. But I’m drawing attention to it: like me, you might also find it inefficient, space-wasting, and impractical for travel, when it covers *only* magnification.

All that said this mirror is a really great design. Excellent features:

– USB rechargeable (no cumbersome cord, nor expense / added weight of batteries); so far I’ve used it on 3 consecutive mornings without having to recharge

– mirror light turns on/off automatically when you open/close the mirror (as long as you close it after use, you won’t accidentally leave it on and run down the charge)

– 3 light hues (warm, neutral, natural daylight) which can be invaluable in a situation such as dim lighting, or under the dreaded hotel/office bathroom fluorescent lighting

– brightness is adjustable

– folds into a slim, light, clamshell disk that’s easy to transport and will protect the mirror surface from scratches and smudges

– large enough to see context of whole face, while still being compact enough to carry in a briefcase, tote, travel bag—or stash in a drawer

– a unique *long* extension neck, meaning that along w/ the usual squat prop-position, you can also set it up with the mirror in a higher, more natural face-to-face zone; I love not having to hunch down over the mirror, angling my face down (which can distort features in aging skin)

– base has 4 low-profile rubber inserts that serve as non-slip ‘feet’ to keep the mirror steady where you position it

– the 10x magnification is brilliant for plucking brows, doing liner, lashes, contact lenses, etc

– all surfaces are easy to wipe and keep clean

– it’s plastic, yes, and likely wouldn’t appreciate being dropped on, say, a tile floor—however, it feels like decent (if not top-notch) quality, and the finishing/edges/seams are all impeccable

– comes with an enclosed card re: a 12-month warranty, also with a 1-800 phone #, an email, and a website for customer service; the text on the card is in perfect English—all of which bodes well, should you have a problem with it down the line (the label on the box says the product is made in China, but the company/customer service is in Edmonton, Canada)

At the current price of $48.99 CAD, I think it’s a little pricey for what it is. If I had purchased it outright (vs receiving it through the Vine programme), I would probably return it bc for the price it is too limited in its application. It’s the price-point that has me deducting a star. IMO, it’s just not a $50 item.