simplehuman mini sensor travel magnifying pedestal mirror

Simplehuman 5" Round Rechargeable Mini Travel Sensor Makeup Mirror, 10x Magnification

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• The sensor on/off: Automatically lights up as your face approaches the mirror no need to touch any buttons.
• LEDs have been rated to perform like new after 40,000 hours - that's an hour a day, every day, for more than 100 years.
• The mirror takes five hours to charge: Yes.
• Unfolds into 2 height options and the mirror head swivels to the perfect angle for any viewing position.
• Distortion-free mirror: Precise curvature for distortion-free optics – even around the edges.
• High reflectivity: Ultra-clear, high-quality glass backed by high-purity aluminum coating provides superior reflectivity and clarity.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Great magnification & use every day

CARNATION, WA

Rated 4 out of 5 stars.

High quality, but a tad heavy for a travel mirror.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars.

This mirror is very small… I feel like it is more of a travel size and I cannot see my entire face. I would not have thought this had I been in the store because I would’ve realized how small it was.

I use it every day. The charge lasts for a very long time. Excellent quality.

NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV

This is the best mirror I’ve ever had. You see things you didn’t know were there. Perfect for doing eyebrows and eye makeup.

I love it. I have the bigger one already.

MONTGOMERY, AL

Best mirror! Perfect for travel. Worth every penny.

LAGRANGEVILLE, NY

Hi, I love the fact it’s portable and easy to setup and let’s not forget the price was right.

LAKEMOOR, IL

Definitely worth the money. Great quality. It was so good I bought one for another family member.

Huntington Station, NY

It is small in stature, but huge in making makeup application, etc. easier for my poor eyesight. Love the on and off light feature! It is a little pricey, but it comes with a travel case and is much better than any that I've purchased on the past!

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Our sensor mirror lights up automatically. Its tru-lux light system simulates natural sunlight, allowing you to see full colour variation, so you'll know when your makeup is colour-correct and flawless. And unlike traditional makeup vanity mirrors' bulb lighting, our long-lasting LEDs won't burn out or diminish. The mirror folds down flat and stores easily in its travel case. Recharges with a standard USB port (cable included), and one charge lasts up to 5 weeks. 10x magnification — ideal for close-up work like tweezing or applying eye makeup.

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Lights up automatically. Its tru-lux light system simulates natural sunlight, allowing you to see full color variation, so you'll know when your makeup is color-correct and flawless. Long-lasting surgical-grade LEDs won't burn out or diminish. Folds down flat and stores easily in its travel case. Cordless and rechargeable — one charge lasts up to 5 weeks. 10x magnification is ideal for close-up work like tweezing or applying eye makeup.

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simplehuman ST3004 12cm Sensor Mirror Fold, Light Up Makeup Magnifying Mirror, 10x Magnification, Includes Padded Travel Case, LED Tru-Lux Light System, Rechargeable, Brushed Stainless Steel

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• tru-lux light system: At 550 lux and with a colour rendering index (CRI) of 90, the tru-lux light system is more than twice as bright and more closely simulates natural sunlight than the next best.
• sensor on/off: Automatically lights up as your face approaches the mirror - no need to touch any buttons.
• never change a bulb: Traditional bulb or fluorescent lights fade or burn out too quickly. Our LEDs have been rated to perform like new after 40,000 hours - that's an hour a day, every day, for more than 100 years.
• 10x magnification: Extremely close-up view for detail work like tweezing and applying eye makeup.
• folds down flat: Easy to store and comes with convenient padded travel case.

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We are in constant pursuit of more effortless paths through the daily routine. With innovative design and technology, we enable delightful simplicity.

Under the wrong lighting, makeup colours can fool you. With a colour rendering index (CRI) of 90, our tru-lux light system closely simulates natural sunlight's full colour spectrum to show every detail so you'll always know when your makeup is colour-correct and flawless.

Inside the light ring, specially patterned micro-reflectors disperse light evenly — no light loss or hot spots — while surgical-grade LEDs provide the full colour spectrum to show every detail, every nuance.

Extremely close-up view for detail work like tweezing and applying eye makeup.

Unfolds into two height options, and the mirror head swivels to the perfect angle for any viewing position. Folds down flat for easy storage or travel.

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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the mirror. They mention that it is well-made, brilliant, and has a clever design. Some say that the mirror is excellent in magnification and lighting. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality and functionality.

"...A semi-hard case is provided so you can even take it on your travels with minimal risk of 7 years of bad luck; the mirror and stand fold together..." Read more

" It’s brilliant " Read more

"...as home use, it is the perfect size, the case is sturdy and of the same quality , I am a tiny bit excited to see into a mirror clearly on holiday......" Read more

"This mirror is fantastic such a clever design as it lights up when you look in it simple human have the best designs in everything they make I love..." Read more

Customers like the lighting of the mirror. They say it's very good, illuminates the face, and works well. Some mention that the light is bright enough to use in a darkened room, and that it provides an excellent simulation of sunlight.

"...absolutely fabulous mirror that is space saving, ergonomic and illuminates the face so that make-up application is flawless..." Read more

"...The light really helps when putting on makeup ." Read more

"...This mirror really works. The light is so bright that you can use it in a darkened room . No more trying to balance a mirror on the window cill...." Read more

"...before the sun is up and the light on this mirror is an excellent simulation of sunlight ...." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the magnification of the mirror. They mention that it has great, shocking, and amazing magnifying power.

"...With a 10x magnification , this also has many other uses for everyone in the household...." Read more

"The magnification of this mirror is shockingly amazing ! Great for brows and upper lip in particular. The light is just right...." Read more

"... Excellent magnification , crystal clear reflection and bright light. Every perfectionist should have one!" Read more

" Frightening magnification but excellent for the job in hand ie. my facial hair removal...." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the mirror. They mention that it is very effective, brilliant in every way, and the LED light works well.

"...magnification on this compensates for the small mirror size and works very well if you are sitting at a table with the diffused led lighting..." Read more

" Does the job and is high quality. Hence price." Read more

"...Sturdy but easy to move around to suit. LED light works well and goes far between charges. Delighted." Read more

"It is very effective mirror make it so easy for eye makeup and once charged the light works for weeks" Read more

Customers find the mirror easy to use and portable for travel. They say it makes a hated job easy, and is excellent for the job in hand. Some mention that the mirror is effective for eye makeup and facial hair removal.

"...this mirror, if you’re into your beauty and makeup, it helps so much with the smaller details . Couldn’t live without it now" Read more

"Frightening magnification but excellent for the job in hand ie. my facial hair removal...." Read more

"Whats not to love, makes a hated job easy and the bonus is it comes folded in a travel bag to take on holiday or those hotel rooms that have very..." Read more

Customers are mixed about the portability of the mirror. Some mention that it's easy to use and portable for travel, with a travel case to protect the mirror and stand. However, some find it too heavy for regular travel in a small suitcase and package.

"...It is charged via USB (lead supplied) so is cordless in use and can thus go anywhere ...." Read more

"...in the quality, the look of it is beautiful too, the actual weight is a bit heavy BUT this is a good thing even though I will be taking it on my..." Read more

"Very pleased with this mirror, easy to pack into travel case for my hols. The light really helps when putting on makeup." Read more

"...ideal for taking from place to place, love the travel case, perfect for on the road , light works well and charge lasts a long time...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the value of the mirror. Some say it's worth the money, while others say it is pricey.

"...excited to see into a mirror clearly on holiday...Expensive but worth every penny ..." Read more

"...Recommend it but it is pricey . I havent tried any others to compare with" Read more

"...have the best designs in everything they make I love it well worth the money " Read more

" This is expensive and quite heavy for travel. However used as home, the light is very bright and good magnification" Read more

Customers are mixed about the size of the mirror. Some mention it's small and light enough to take in hang luggage, while others say it'd be better to use it day to day.

"This is an absolutely fabulous mirror that is space saving , ergonomic and illuminates the face so that make-up application is flawless..." Read more

"...However this travel one is too small to be a great deal of use plus it does not maintain its charge so make sure you take the charging cable PLUS..." Read more

"...I will be taking it on my holidays as well as home use, it is the perfect size , the case is sturdy and of the same quality, I am a tiny bit excited..." Read more

"So glad I brought this travel version, amazing product, big enough to use day to day ..." Read more

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The Unique Burial of a Child of Early Scythian Time at the Cemetery of Saryg-Bulun (Tuva)

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In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.

Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA

Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova  (Moscow, Russian Federation).  (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Kharis Mustafin  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Irina Alborova  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Alina Matzvai  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected]

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To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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