About Me

Hi, I'm Joan Bardot. I work in beauty, I have done makeup for most of my life, and I started MirroRank in 2017 to help people find a mirror that actually works for them.

Joan Bardot

How I Got Here

Makeup has been part of my life since I was little. I practiced on my sister (sorry, sis) and raided my mother's makeup bag far more often than she knew. By the time I was grown, friends were asking me to do their makeup, and that turned into work in beauty that covers both makeup and hair.

Over those years I went through a lot of mirrors, and they were always the hardest part of my setup to get right. The light was too dim or too blue, the magnification was so strong I had to press my nose to the glass, the stand wobbled, or the suction cup gave up on the tile. Nobody was giving straight answers about which ones were worth buying, so I decided to write them myself.

How I Choose and Test Mirrors

Every recommendation on MirroRank starts with the same questions I ask about my own mirrors:

  • Light: is it bright and even across the face, what color temperature does it use, can it be dimmed, and does the maker state a CRI (how true colors look under it)?
  • Magnification: is it the right strength for the job, and can you use it at a comfortable distance? Strong magnification only works up close.
  • Size and mounting: will it fit the counter, the wall or the door, and will it stay put?
  • Power: plug-in, hardwired, batteries or rechargeable, and what that means in a real bathroom or bedroom.
  • Build, warranty and returns: the things that matter when a mirror arrives broken or stops working.

When I have used a mirror myself, I say so in the review and describe what I saw. When I have not, I tell you why I picked it, based on the maker's specifications and what owners mention most, and I never claim to have tested it. Specs on the site come from the maker's own listing. I keep the pages current: when a product is no longer sold, it comes off the page.

What You'll Find Here

MirroRank covers mirrors for every room where you need to see yourself clearly:

  • Makeup and vanity mirrors, from lighted makeup mirrors to Hollywood-style vanity, wall-mounted, magnifying and travel mirrors.
  • Bathroom mirrors, including LED bathroom mirrors, framed wall mirrors and fog-free shaving mirrors.
  • Full-length and studio mirrors: floor mirrors, door mirrors, and wall mirrors for dance and the home gym.
  • Vanity furniture: makeup vanities, vanity tables and the stools that go with them.
  • Decorative mirrors for living rooms, entryways and bedrooms.
  • Guides on sizing, hanging, lighting, magnification and cleaning.

How MirroRank Earns Money

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. When you buy through a link on this site, Amazon pays a small commission, and the price you pay stays the same. No brand pays to be included in a review or to rank higher. The details are on the affiliate disclosure page.

Get in Touch

Questions about a mirror, a spec you think is wrong, or a topic you would like me to cover? Email me at joan@mirrorank.com or see the contact page. I read every message.