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The best ring lights of 2021 By Ellen McAlpine
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(CNN) Ring lights are exactly what they sound like: a strip of LEDs built into a halo apparatus that provides flattering light without creating shadows or harsh lines. Early ring lights were typically designed to have the camera or smartphone sit in the middle of the light. This was to both minimize shadows when holding a phone in front of you and to ensure the perfect lighting for selfies â which is why they first found fame amongst vloggers and influencers.