REVIEW - Collection 2000 Hotlights Lip Gloss

Posted by : Febi Dian

Friday, December 3, 2010

Collection 2000 are one of the token British 'bargain beauty' brands who have worked their way into practically every woman's makeup bag at some point or other. When I saw their 'Hotlights' glosses, I have to admit. I was put off by the built in mirror and lights - I've seen this done to death and it always looks amazingly naff.

[[ See that bit down the side? That's an stunningly pointless mirror. ]]

[[ Aaand that bit? A ridiculously pointless light. ]]

I can see why most people would think the light and mirror pretty useful, but think about it - you do know where your lips are by now, don't you? Even in the dark, do you really need a light and mirror to apply gloss? No. No you don't.

[[ Simple doe foot applicator - winner. ]]

[[ Collection 2000 Hotlights Gloss in 'Star' ]]

Under all of that generally useless novelty packaging is a rather lovely product. Scent free, non-sticky, as long lasting as you can expect from a gloss and in a range of six wearable colours. From what I've seen, all six are shot through with a little shimmer. The gloss I have, 'Star', is a baby pink with golden shimmer which gives a hint of colour with subtle golden gleam. Enough to wear alone of over a nude lip colour. A great, basic gloss which I'd definitely buy again :)

£4.99 for 6ml of product from Boots, Superdrug or various supermarkets.