# Smile-Inducing Illusory Mirrors This Happy Mirror Actually Makes You Smile By Angela Rajic | Published 2013-12-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-mirror References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTLB_wNy6Os) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTLB_wNy6Os) This happy mirror can literally turn that smile upside down. The Incendiary Reflection Mirror can actually subtly alter your facial expression to make you look happier. Made in Japan, it utilizes an [LCD display and a camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swan-beauty-mirror) to capture your image an slightly manipulate it in real time to make you look happier than you really are. The alterations are minor because too much of a change could cause a disconnect between the viewer and the generated image; they'd have a hard time recognizing themselves, or they'd be too caught up by the alteration being a fake smile. This happy mirror has the potential to help [patients battle depression](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emteq-labs-sense) by making them happier with a smiling image of themselves. There is the potential to use the [LCD display in the dressing rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovme) of clothing stores where people would be more likely to by an article of clothing or outfit if they saw themselves smiling in it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Lcd-altered Self-image:** Exploring innovative ways to use LCD screens to alter self-image in real-time. - **Facial Manipulation Technologies:** Developing new technologies that can manipulate facial expressions and emotions for mental health and retail purposes. - **Happy Mirror Technology Integration:** Integrating happy mirror technology in different settings to create positive emotional states and following shopping behaviors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mental Health:** The use of tech for mental health treatment that can change an individuals mood and emotional state. - **Retail:** In-store tech to help the in-store experience and ultimately boost sales by creating positive emotions within shoppers. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The use of the happy mirror technology to offer innovative solutions and emotional perks to customers at cosmetics stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mental Health Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baracodas-bmind-smart-mirror.md) - [Mood-Based Makeup Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loreal-mood-mirror.md) - [Ailment-Identifying Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anura-magicmirror.md) - [Health-Monitoring Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuralogix-longevity-mirror.md) - [Optical Illusion Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical.md) - [Interactive Beauty Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-micro-led-beauty-mirror.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Smart Mirror Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loook-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Styling Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heymirror-smart-dressing-mirror.md)