Sconces on either side prevent shades.

One of the Pros posted about his a month or so ago in the 'other' forum, and after reading it, I realized why I look so much older in the bathroom mirror than in the side mirror on the truck in natural light--the shadows drag my face down. See if you can find that thread--it's very interesting.

Was this it? Let’s start with the shape of a human head itself. Our heads are tapered downward from our cheekbones. Fixtures that just deliver light from the top of a mirror; only illuminate the top of your head. They produce a distinct shadow below your cheekbones and nose. This creates a less-than ideal reflection of the lower cheek, jaw line and mouth. The image below shows optimal light fixture selection and placement. Compare it to your makeup area. Is there a difference? Talk about “seeing the light”.

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