Best Lighting: Vanity Desk with Lighted Mirror

Of all the vanity desks with lighted mirrors that we researched, this one had the best lighting design—we liked the three different color options and the overall effect is most pleasing. Here’s more:

What We Liked

• Bright lights.

• Three color temperatures (warm yellow, warm white and cold white).

• Easy to change light modes.

• Cushioned stool is comfy.

• Affordable.

• Perfect for makeup application.

What Needs Work

• Small overall size.

• Less storage than others we researched.

Best Storage: Makeup Vanity with Lights

If you want a vanity desk with a drawer stack, we thought this model is best. No, there is no stool included, but we liked the lighting set up and it is easy to assemble.

What We Liked

• Round, Hollywood-style light bulbs give this set a sharp look.

• Spacious storage drawers.

• Anti-tip device on back of mirror.

• Three color modes.

• Adjustable brightness.

• Assembly is simple, but does take some time.

What Needs Work

• Small overall dimensions may not work for taller folks.

Best For Corners: Vanity with Lights

Sometimes the best place for a vanity is in the corner of a room, but not all vanities work well in that location. After researching several models that fit into corners, we went with this reader favorite by SMOOL. We loved the use of space here, including a rotatable stack of drawers. Here’s more:

What We Liked

• Easy to assemble.

• Lights can be dimmed.

• Three color modes.

• Drawer stack rotates.

• Generous storage overall, including display shelves.

• Affordable.

• Good mirror coverage with tri-fold design.

What Needs Work

• Included stool could be more cushy.

• Lights have visible wires that run between them.

• A bit wobbly. 

About the Authors

Denise & Alan Fields are consumer advocates and best-selling authors. The Fields have authored 12 books with three million copies in print, including the best-selling guide to baby gear, Baby Bargains.

The Fields have been featured and quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Los Angeles Times.

As consumer products experts, the Fields have been guests on the NBC Today Show, Good Morning America and ABC’s 20/20.

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