Portable ring lights for the selfie obsessed

We all need an extra hand with lighting from time to time, whether we're taking selfies, sitting in front of endless video meetings, or creating some kind of video content.

Food bloggers and content creators swear by Amazon's ring light range, and after taking a deep dive into their offering there are plenty of affordable and effective options, whether you're after a high-tech product or something to illuminate a simple selfie. While it might seem excessive, an extra glow will take the effort out of the editing process when it comes to sharing your photos online and, let's be real, ensure a flawless complexion every time.

You didn't know you needed a portable ring light until now.

NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.

BIGSOFTI Portable Mini Soft Light

Get yours now for $149

Loved by influencers and content creators around the world, this portable light is designed to attach to your phone, camera, or computer for added brightness. It has five brightness levels, and three colour lighting modes – warm, clean, and cool daylight. It also has a broad dimming range so that you can soften the light as you please, removing shadows and blemishes from your selfies, video calls, and any photos you're hoping to lighten up

NEEWER LED Selfie Light

Buy yours for $36.99

Another clip-on version, this slim, lightweight LED light will add immediate brightness in front of the camera – be it a video meeting, a vlog, or a selfie. With a dimming range that moves between 10 and 100 per cent, in 10 per cent increments, you can immediately change the lighting in your environment with either warm or cool light. With a circular clip, the light will attach easily to the device of your choice.

10" Selfie Ring Light with Adjustable Tripod Stand

Available now for $41.10

This 25cm ring light also has the three standard light settings of warm, cool, and natural light, and can instantly brighten your space. The LED light can be adjusted to the angle you need, whether you're working close-up or shooting long-distance.

VIJIM Bi-Color LED Video Light with Clip

Buy it now for $33.99

This LED light uses 100 high-quality lamp beads, leading to a soft light board that creates a natural, gentle light to improve your picture-taking. This one has a long-lasting rechargeable battery of up to 120 minutes using maximum brightness. It can also be used while charging if you have the need to.

Eazy Breazy The Ultimate Mini Compactable Light

Now $39.95 here!

This small but mighty ring light is a great option if you want to start small. It has five lighting modes and three simple buttons for turning it on, reducing brightness and adjusting the light. It also has two hours of battery life but comes with a cord for simple charging. A clip-on model, it'll sit on your phone and laptop where the existing camera is.

FREEUP Selfie Ring Light with Clamp

Yours for $12.99

This ring light spans 16cm and comes with a small stand of its own, perfect for propping up on a desk for video calls or illuminating a makeup table. You can use this one for selfie lighting, and while it does have a clip function, it's a bit less portable than some of the others that slip straight onto your phone. However, it has adjustable lighting via a remote, you can also play around with your lighting from a distance to ensure it's perfect.

yAyusi Phone Stand for Recording

$75.99 on Amazon

This content creator kitcomes with an adjustable stand so you can remain hands-free while you take your photos or film video. The phone holder rotates 360° for the perfect angle. Its second holder is bendable to 90°, making for ideal overhead shooting. The light itself has seven brightness levels, and cold, warm, and mixed colour modes to help you find your best lighting.

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