The mirror is fine (albeit small) and the light is adequate [SEP] I thought it was metal but it's plastic. It's very lightweight and feels cheaply made. That being said, at the price... I don't know what I could legitimately expect from it. The mirror is fine (albeit small) and the light is adequate. I kept it because it'll do in a pinch but I'm going back, spending the money necessary, and buying a real makeup mirror.