Choose a Hollywood mirror for the dressing-room look of individual lights around the glass. Choose an LED-strip vanity mirror for a cleaner illuminated edge. Both can use LED technology, so the useful comparison is the lighting layout, reflection size and everyday controls—not “bulbs versus LEDs” as if they were different power sources.
Want that bulb-lit look without keeping a cable connected during use? Compare rechargeable Hollywood mirrors for a cordless beauty station. Choose the Rechargeable version when the product offers more than one power option.
What changes when you sit in front of the mirror?
A Hollywood design makes each light a visible part of the furniture. A strip-lit design generally reads as a smoother border. Either can work well for makeup when the light reaches both sides of your face and the mirror sits at a comfortable viewing height.
Brightness, diffusion and positioning matter more than counting bulbs. A larger number of lights does not automatically mean better colour accuracy, and choosing a cooler colour setting does not prove the lighting matches daylight. Compare the actual reflection and controls alongside the room’s other lighting.
Three current dressing-table options
60 × 52 cm rechargeable Hollywood mirror with 14 LEDs — £329. The individual lights create the classic beauty-station look, while three light colours help you adjust the appearance to your routine. The linked rechargeable option lets you use the mirror without keeping a cable connected after charging.
Measure the table depth as well as the width. Leave usable space in front for brushes, cosmetics and your hands; a mirror that technically fits across the table can still make the surface feel crowded.
80 × 60 cm Hollywood mirror with 20 dimmable LEDs — £329. A broader reflection suits a dedicated dressing space. The listed mirror panel is 80 × 60 cm; the overall dimensions are 83 × 62 × 16 cm, so allow for the stand when planning your furniture. This is a separate model from the rechargeable 14-light option.
32 × 44 cm rechargeable arched makeup mirror — £179. A smaller, taller outline is useful when you want more room for beauty products on the table. Three light colours and a 10X magnifier support an overall check and close-up detail work.
Prices and the linked in-stock options were checked on 27 October 2026. Any checkout promotion is applied separately.
When a strip-lit design is the better fit
A continuous lit edge can suit a minimalist bedroom or a wall where you want the reflection to take visual priority. Check whether the light faces you or mainly shines behind the glass: backlighting creates atmosphere, but it is not the same as a front-facing makeup light.
Our vanity mirrors with lights collection lets you compare the different outlines. If you already own the earlier touch-control vanity mirror, its product information remains useful for reference; it is not one of the in-stock recommendations pictured here.
Build the beauty station around your routine
- Detailed makeup: choose a comfortable main reflection, then use magnification for individual features.
- Shared dressing table: adjustable brightness helps different users find a setting they prefer.
- Limited plug access: select an actual rechargeable variant and keep a suitable charging place available.
- Small bedroom: allow for the base, height and your seated eye line, not just the glass width.
Tabletop makeup mirrors and fitted bathroom mirrors serve different settings. For a basin installation, compare bathroom mirrors with lights and plan the appropriate electrical connection; a portable battery does not make a dressing-table mirror suitable for every wet location.
Choose the look you will enjoy using
If the mirror is the centrepiece of your dressing area, browse Hollywood mirrors for that individual-light finish. If you prefer a quieter outline, compare the illuminated vanity range. Start at LED Mirror World for the wider collection and check current Hollywood mirror offers for any live promotion.
Read our comparisons of Hollywood and LED vanity mirrors, LED mirror lighting layouts, natural and LED makeup lighting and square and rectangular proportions to refine the shortlist.
Enjoy free UK delivery, a 3-year warranty and free replacement if your mirror arrives damaged.