What about the use of these bulbs in a bathroom for putting on makeup? Are they practical?
1128068
In my opinion - no. They light they give off is not white light and not very bright. The light has a yellowage cast
1128069
I don't think they would work for that. I know I cannot use them to read with. But I do love the look of them.
1128070
I use mine in the bathroom for a more relaxed feel. As for make up not the best if you want to see everything.
1128071
A really bad application. This 60 wt bulb is quite dim, 240 lumen compared to 700-800 lumen for a standard 60 wt incandescent bulb. 3 of these equal 1 standard 60 wt bulb. Also, the light is very reddish, more of a warm glow than a bright white light. Perhaps OK, if the vanity has 6 or 8 bulbs and you like the orange/red color.
1128072
Although I don't use makeup... I suspect they are unacceptable for most makeup situations. While they are great bulbs as old style lightbulbs (and look awesome) - the color temperature is very warm (not like light in business or outdoor situations) - and the brightness is low (when compared to other, more efficient, modern light bulbs.) I love these bulbs but I think my wife would kill me if she had to use them to put on makeup.Good luck...
1814785
Cool White, I love these bulbs. I have these in the bathroom over the vanity and in our bedroom. I like a bright light.
1587073
Not really. Although good for a little extra closet light, or a counter space, this system will not produce enough light for a bathroom or vanity.
2031551
I doubt it, but why would you want to? They're beautiful and lifelike as they are. If I wanted some color, I'd place them in a clear glass vase on a lighted base, and change to a color bulb.
440605
Hi, you would get plenty of light. I have this lamp on my bathroom and I live it. Super recommend.
12375
I would say yes....these are really decent lights.Now i got some phillips that are twice the price for use in the in the kitchen and the are a little more brilliant.These replaced 40 watt incandesent bulbs in a bathroom fixture,and they are just a tic less bright but i really dont notice it.
1210664
Yes, I have one in my master bath and one in my bedroom and love them. They are fairly large, so you may want to double check dimensions. They would be great if you have a large space. They are very bright, which I love. I use one to light up my whole master bedroom.
954967
They are great in my guest bathroom vanity bar. They come in both the cooler and warmer tones. I choose the cooler color temp as they are a bit brighter than the warm temp bulbs. The bath I use them is is a bit darker and smaller than my master so I wanted the brightness. I use the warmer tone ones in my master bath which is much larger and brighter overall. If you prefer the warmer more yellow tone you should pick that bulb.
1327515
These work but make sure you buy the minicompact bulbs or they will stick out from the fixture too far. If you are using for a bath room fixture. A lamp with this adapter may work if you have a shade over it-using the regular size energy efficient bulbs.
1210661
I absolutly think you could use these for that function. I was very pleased with the quality of the lanterns. You can see them in my house on my blog here: http://cornerofoxford.blogspot.com/2013/12/let-there-be-pretty-light.html
1733617
It would depend on the size of your bathroom. I have a Jack & Jill bathroom (vanity on each side with the toilet/tub in the middle). It is the only light source in the vanity area and works just fine. I have mine on dimmer switches.
229396
You can, but the light bulbs that are supplied are for photography and minimize glare.
1924266
They don't give off heat. They give a beautiful amber light for a romantic look. They are NOT good however for a bathroom where you want to put on makeup. Pretty in a dining room or powder room.
505178
You absolutely need the mini shades for the intended look as designed. Need to bear in mind the tiny bulbs are mostly for a decorative effect and not for providing any meaningful illumination.
1730306
Im not sure that these would be bright enough for makeup. They give a good light for video, but compared to a vanity light bar, that are not that bright. Plus their size might be prohibitive.
1402283
I use these in a non-dim-able IKEA fixture. I imagine they would work in a dim-able fixture that took them. As for longevity, I've found them to be quite satisfactory.
2130367
they are quite large and put out way too much light for a desktop situation in my opinion i use them for germinating plants they give off same spectrum as the sun they also create more heat than a regular cfl light bulb about an inch bigger than other bulbs also i hope this helps, farmer dan