I want to put these around my make up mirror, would the lighting be suitable or is it too cold?
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I have not used them for that purpose however since they are led and give off a bluish tint, they may not work for makeup lighting. They are not bright enough during the day or after they have been used a few times. If you still purchase them at least they are inexpensive and can use on something else. Just remember not to remove the backing for the sticky part if you want to reuse as these will stick on for good! I hope this helps.
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I think it would be too cold to work for makeup. I also I think they would not be bright enough. I bought 3 of them for the underside of a kitchen cabinet to light up some knick knacks i have on a shelf but I would need probably 6 more to light it enough.
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I believe it's trying to suggest for makeup purposes it's a more natural light. When you plug it in the light comes on. I just installed mine today. It works fine.
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These lights are for taking photos so if you plan on being shot by a camera AFTER applying make up then it will be good. Not for everyday make up application though. Again, for taking photos of mannequins or souvenirs for selling online
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The mirror puts out a good bit of light. It lights up our smaller bathroom where we only have a light/exhaust fan combo. It is great for putting on makeup-bright white light/no yellow.
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Hey, I know the answer. My husband and I made a beautiful makeup mirror for my aspiring niece for Christmas. She was ever so surprised when we gave it to her. We added just 3" around a mirror that we bought and the 4 bulb light bar fit perfectly. The light bar is made very well and is very secure and shiny around the mirror. We bought daylight CFL bulbs for a bit of money, but the effect is stunning and true. Go for it!
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I've only used the lights that come with the kit. They do get a bit warm but I don't do a lot of long term picture taking, so it's not an issue for me.
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You should be ok if make sure no moisture gets on the shades. They will look awesome at night!
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I would be very careful what I placed around the fixture as it does get very warm, even when outside. No curtains or light material.
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This mirror has an LED light rather than florescent so it looked slightly different when I first turned it on. This didn't take me but a few minutes to get use to, though. Questions and comments about makeup mirror lights never being very bright are common. All lighted mirrors are designed to help you see your face without shadows, not to provide all the light you need to put on makeup, etc. Keep your bathroom or dressing room area light on and there will be plenty of light. I especially like the large size mirror; if you compare sizes across mirrors you will note that this is one of the largest. I am very pleased with the mirror. Sandra Damico
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Hi Christie, I also bought the mirror and after one day one of the lights stopped working and the button to turn it on and off was faulty. I actually think the mirror is made very poorly, no ghost, just a very cheaply made product. That's my option anyway. It's a shame because I have not found a makeup mirror as bright as this one again, I really wished it worked. If you know of another one with great lighting please let me know. Regards Catherine.
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You can run 'em 24/7 if you need to. They get warm, but not hot. I'm guessing a bigger issue is that they (intentionally) put in some UV LEDs to simulate sunlight, so you may want to have UV absorbing glasses when working around the light.
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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.
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Luis, yes the lights would be good for make up and Youtube videos. With these three lights, you are able to manipulate and place the light in any angle to suit your needs. However, we would recommend soft boxes because soft boxes focuses the light on the subject and also come with a diffuser panel to soften the subject. These set of three lights do not come with diffuser covers, so we recommend getting white gels (which we sell on our website) for an extra accessory. Please feel free to call us at 1-800-495-8148 for further assistance. We appreciate your inquiry. Regards, Alex G
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I like this mirror, I think the brightness and tone of the lighting is worth it. I am a little disappointed because the mirror on mine won't stay in the position I place it in. I think my makeup looks good in daylight as the bulbs are meant to mimick natural lighting and I don't notice any differences. I can't give any opinion on how it looks under flourescent lighting or evening (low lighting). I like this mirror because it is bright and the tone of the bulbs match natural lighting, the close-up mirror is great, almost too good as I notice every little detail on my face!
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I find them to be fairly warm. I wouldn't characterize them as the harsher white that some of the LEDs have.
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You can if you like, but it's not necessary. I left my lights outside all winter (in Detroit, MI): the coldest and snowiest on record for the past 120 years! They worked beautifully all winter long (except perhaps when they were covered with snow.) They still worked like brand new as soon as the snow melted and they could recharge in the sun again! If anything, the "glass" is a smidge cloudier than when they were brand new straight out of the box (and after a whole year of use), but they still look good and give off good light. Best solar fixtures I've ever purchased. I'm very happy with them.
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I'm not sure of your warm or cool light. They are LED lights which do not give off heat. We have three of them mounted in a small vanity area and we love the light they give off. Putting on make-up or shaving is wonderful with these lights.