I have flawless skin, says this smart beauty mirror
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When I visited HiMirror at CES, I wasn't sure what to expect. I mean, it's a smart mirror that analyzes your face and highlights the imperfections in your skin. If you're self-conscious like me, it might not sound like a fun experience. I was reluctant to try it, but too intrigued to say no.
I used the basic HiMirror. It was much larger than I anticipated, and I had to stand on my tiptoes because the device was too high on the wall. Yeah, I'm short. The booth was bathed in a bright white light, so it felt like there was a spotlight on me. Having walked the show floor all morning, I was cranky and tired and in no mood to be judged by a mirror. Admittedly, I thought the mirror was going to lecture me like a school marm. What happened instead took me by surprise.
It turns out the mirror isn't too harsh of a critic, at least not with me. I guess it pays to moisturize your skin every day and stay out of the sun. I'm not sure you'd even call that a skincare routine, but it's something. All I know is I dry out like a sponge in a blazing furnace if I'm not careful.
Basic HiMirror - Buy now for $189.95
The mirror rates different areas of your face on a scale of 100. I scored well across the board, which surprised me because all I do is moisturize and apply sunscreen when necessary. The gadget also tracks your skin's progress and the types of beauty products you're using. It's like having your own personal skincare consultant. Also, I didn't even have to touch the mirror to make it work. You control it by voice or gesture. No smudges here!
I checked out the HiMirror Plus too. This product mirrors (ha) the same features as the basic model. The only difference is that it re-creates five different lighting scenarios. Do you want to apply your make-up in a shopping mall or a restaurant? What about the sunny outdoors? Well, these lights help you do just that.
The HighMirror Plus, which retails for $259, will be available on January 12th. The basic HiMirror, on the other hand, is $189.95 and available on Amazon.