Running out of battery on your phone sucks, so it makes sense to keep a small battery with you to recharge on the go. If you’d rather go out without an obvious bit of technology in your bag, we have just the thing: disguised power banks from Retouch. These portable chargers work like any other, but take the form of less geeky objects like lipstick or a compact mirror.
Retouch Blush Compact Mirror
The Blush takes the appearance of a compact mirror, with its lightweight design hiding its true function. There’s even a mirror inside, just like the real deal.
The Retouch Blush is the bigger of the two power banks, packing enough power to recharge most phones twice over – 4200mAh. You’ll be able to charge both phones and tablets too, thanks to its high charging rate of 2.1A – the same as Apple’s best iPad charger. You can recharge the Blush via USB, which takes about four hours.
Retouch Kissable Lipstick
The Kissable looks like a high-end tube of deep pink lipstick, only distinguishable by the USB and microUSB ports in its tip. The lipstick comes in its own case, making for a convincing look.
The Kissable has a smaller capacity than the Blush, but is more portable – tiny enough to easily fit in a purse or pocket. There’s 2600mAh of power on board, which is enough to charge most phones about once over, essentially doubling your battery life. The charging rate is 1A, making the Kissable suitable for charging most phones at full speed. Recharging is faster thanks to the lower capacity; you’ll be able to have a full charge in two to three hours.
Signing off
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I’ll be honest – neither of these things appeal to me. I’m not sure why I’d want to disguise a power bank as anything. That said, I can see the lipstick one sneaking in as a stocking filler for someone’s mum this year, as it’s not overly cumbersome and has that novelty value. Personally, I prefer function over form, and my Anker delivers on that front.