Bill;
I hear that style referred to as "Hollywood" lights. I've had a number of cases where I installed them surrounding a mirror.
Without getting off into a "rating, listing" type of thread here, I'll say it's has some practical pitfalls.
The first is that bulb heat will attract condensation , more prevalent in the position they are in
The second is simply head room. Head butting an element can do bad things to your makeup.