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Only the side with the normal (1X) view is lit up, but it does not mean you get a dark dull view when you use the magnified side of the mirror. After all, both sides are supposed to work "hand in hand" when using the compact mirror for makeup application or last-minute retouches. This way, you can get the magnification you need, and then flip to the other side to get a normal view of your face, to make sure everything is perfect and flawless! Also, if the light is built on the 10X magnification mirror, the mirror area would have to be reduced and that leads to distortion.