This mirror is not only high quality, but also beautiful! I have been impressed with SimpleHuman products, but this one takes the win! You can use it with or without the lights on, plus you can even leave it “on” and the mirror senses when you are in front of it to light up immediately. The mirror can tell when you left after a short time so it will turn off the lights to conserve the battery. It was a little tricky to adjust the brightness of the light on the side of the mirror the first few times - if you go too fast, it won’t really register it. I love having this out on display in my bathroom and using it whenever I need - for skincare, makeup or anything else - and I know this stunning mirror will last for many years to come! Highly recommend it! It might seem a little pricey, but it absolutely delivers as a beautiful quality product that will brighten up your routine when you use it. (Yes, that pun was intended).