Do Your Makeup on the Go With Ease Using This Car Accessory
If your morning routine is anything like ours, you probably snooze your alarm about three to five times before hopping into the shower. Perhaps you’re able to grab a glass of milk and a slice of bread or two before leaving. But getting that ‘beat’ face in the morning when you’re tight on time is actually harder than it sounds, especially when you have to drive to work too.
Well, we’re not here to tell you to not snooze your alarm. You probably already know that. Instead, we believe that you should make the best out of your situation. Invest in a car vanity mirror and do your makeup on the go! Even if you drive your car yourself, you can still utilize the rearview mirror or a dedicated vanity mirror with bright lights and get your face beat. Excited? Let’s get started on the details!
Types of Car Vanity Mirrors
If your front visors don’t have mirrors, you can invest in one of the following types of mirrors to do your makeup on the go:
1. Car visor attachable
You may invest in a vanity mirror that comes with elastic straps and can be mounted on a car visor. Once you’re done, just fold the visor back into its place. This is the simplest type of vanity mirror. The only problem you may encounter with this attachable mirror is the lack of lighting.
2. Rechargeable vanity mirrors
Lucky for you, there are mirrors now that come with LED (light-emitting diode) lights and are rechargeable. You can mount these over your car visors or on the headrest of front seats (for people sitting in the backseats).
Features To Look For in a Car Vanity Mirror
LED lights: If you’re looking to get done with your makeup on the go, you want the lighting to be perfect. Most car vanity mirrors come with different brightness settings and three lighting options: cold light, natural light and warm light.
Mount-type: Most vanity mirrors come as attachments and can be mounted on visors or strapped to the back of seats. You may also come across stand-based mirrors but they’re more of a liability.
Battery Timing: The LED lights on your mirrors are powered by a battery. You can recharge them using a C-type or another sort of charging cable on the go. Their batteries should easily last you a week or more.
Car Vanity Mirror vs. Makeup Palette Mirror
Most women already have mirrors in their makeup palettes but they can be clumsy and unclear. Car vanity mirrors, on the other hand, offer an excellent view and lighting.
Doing Your Makeup in the Car: Summing It up With Some Tips
- Wait for the red light
When applying makeup products that require you to be meticulous, such as your mascara and eyeliner, it’s advised that you wait for a red light. Secondly, if you’re the one driving, you’ll need to utilize those small breaks well.
- You don’t have to carry multiple brushes
There is no need to carry multiple brushes in your makeup bag when you’re on the go. You can always use your fingers to blend in concealer, cream blush, lip tint and foundation if you’re going for a soft glam look.
- Use your fingers for stability
A bumpy commute calls for a goof-proof makeup application. You can rest your ring finger on your chin and hold the crayon like a pen. Always go for stability and short little strokes when in doubt.