JHarris, on extra-bright (extra-hot) bulbs...especially halogen bulbs...you do NOT want to touch the glass part of the bulb with your fingers. Gloves are okay, and you can hold it with a paper towel or something. But NO finger oil should get on the glass!

Even a tiny smudge can cause a heat buildup which will either shorten the life of the bulb OR burn it out right away.