A professional makeup artist reveals the mirror mistake that's ruining our makeup - and how to fix it

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A post shared by woman&home (@womanandhome) A photo posted by on"Most of us do our makeup in our bathrooms," says professional makeup artist, Caroline Barnes. Affordable alternatives with a 'daylight' setting:Nezzoe Nezzoe Portable Makeup Mirror for Dressing Table £15.99 at Amazon UK A smart budget pick for anyone without a fixed vanity spot. USB rechargeable and foldable, it's built for propping up wherever your best light is. No lighted mirror? Her fix is what she calls a "sticky, sucky mirror" - a basic suction mirror - placed literally at eye level.