A magnifying mirror is a travel must-have — this fan-fave is down to $9

Have you ever fallen victim to super-poor lighting while traveling, making it difficult to apply makeup or go about your skincare routine? Yeah, us too. We’ve long been on the hunt for a solution, and this shopper favorite hits the nail on the head: It’s the Kintion Pocket Mirror, which offers magnification and LED lights for a full vanity experience in a pocket-sized package. It comes with a pocket-sized price, too — this Amazon top-seller is now on sale for just $9.

Why is it a good deal? 💰

When you go to Kintion Pocket Mirror’s Amazon page, you’ll notice the mirror is marked down to $10, but Prime members have the option to clip a coupon for an additional 5% off. It’s not much, but it takes off a little extra, making it closer to $9. Grab it now if you’re looking for a valuable travel helper. It’s also available in 12 colors (prices may vary by color).

Why do I need this? 🤔

If you don’t have excellent eyesight (or, in some cases, miraculous night vision), you will benefit from a lighted magnifying mirror when you apply makeup, check your hair and tackle your skincare routine on the road. The Kintion Pocket Mirror provides a portable, two-sided compact (with each mirror side measuring a generous 3.3 by 2.5 inches) that is ideal for slipping into your purse or weekender. One side has normal magnification, while the other side features 3x magnification so you can better see the details. Whether you’re using this for travel or as part of your everyday routine, you’ll always be able to see the little things — even if your eyes aren’t quite what they used to be.

The non-magnified side has eight small LED lights, ideal for doing your makeup or diffusing the light while using the 3x magnification side. To use the LEDs, just flip a switch in the back and you’re all set. The compact takes two 3-volt lithium batteries, which reviewers confirm are included with the mirror.

What reviewers say 💬

More than 8,700 Amazon reviewers have given the Kintion Pocket Mirror a five-star rating, with many shoppers highlighting its magnification and brightness.

Pros 👍

“I cannot live without this mirror — my 40-year-old eyes need this to put mascara on!” said one happy customer. “[It] has a regular mirror side and a magnified side. Best mirror to throw in your bag and go!”

“It’s light, compact and super cute,” commented another shopper. “The lights are super bright and it’s the perfect size to slip into a purse or backpack.”

Another five-star fan called the compact “small but mighty,” sharing that it has “wonderful bright makeup mirror lights. I love the color I picked and it will be super handy when traveling,” like when “some hotels don’t have mirrors in the room so you have to wait to put on makeup while others are showering.”

Cons 👎

Some shoppers think that the light is a little too bright, and wish they could adjust the brightness to tone it down a bit.

“I love this mirror!” said one person. “I got it for my travel makeup bag because my last compact broke; I really love how small and slim it is. The only downside for me was the light function was too bright. I can’t turn it on or use it without hurting my eyes.”

“Super cute. Love that it lights up,” wrote another reviewer. “It goes everywhere with me. I love that I can turn the light off. I just wish I could adjust brightness on the side with light.”

If you’d prefer a rechargeable option, this one is also on sale (in pink) from Kintion:

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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