This mirror is a big mamma jamma but it’s not very bright. It has 4 light settings; low, medium, high, and selfie. The high setting isn’t bright enough for me, so I use a light behind this mirror and the mirror light at the same time. The Selfie setting is amazing for photos. It helps you take beautiful photos on your iPhone. The base is plastic instead of metal, but it doesn’t seem to compromise stability at all. I really like the phone holder that hangs over the edge for following tutorials or making videos. I use this every morning, so it’s a good investment for me, but it is a very expensive mirror for the lack of metal and the addition of lights. If you have disposable income, you may like this but you may find yourself wanting more light than this provides to you.