So we love it. It shimmers in the right lighting. Yes, as other reviews have stated it can take quite a few hours to put together. But that was expected as there are multiple parts and many drawers. So I am not sure what others were expecting...a vantity already built and shipped? 
I have built many household furniture so this was pretty easy to read and almost self explanatory. Took my son and I about 2.5 hours to build but we also kept stopping. I dont see anything wrong with the lighting either. We thought it was pretty bright for being built into the mirror. All in all, great product. Just wished it was a little cheaper.