Fusion of Color Cosmetics

Morphe Brushes

2013-04-16T17:24:00.000-05:00

I have seen Morphe Brushes at Trade Shows and never stopped at their booth. This year my friend Koren Zander also know as Enkore Makeup was at the booth demonstrating the brushes and selling his brush soap, so of course I had to stop and say Hello and get my hug. So he showed me one of the brushes I will be talking about about here. I was introduced to the owner and his sister who run Morphe Brushes, 2 very nice people! They were gracious enough to give me a few brushes to take home and play with. They must know my weakness for brushes. I will be talking about 2 of them right now. one Koren gave me to try out, (he knows his brushes).

It is the C439 DELUXE ROUND BUFFER. This brush feels good in the hand, nice weight and picks up mineral foundation well and does not have it flying all over when applying it. The bristles are soooo soft and dense. Job well done with this brush! Morphe Brushes if you are listening you need to make a kabuki with these bristles.

The other brush that I like is C330 BLENDING CREASE. What I like about this brush is that it is softer than most I have used and I can get a good blend without having to keep buffing. I have noticed on the brushes I did get that they are softer than most brush I use. I generally tend to use a stiffer brush, but they work well.

I do have a few more that I will be talking about, but if you are in the market for some new brushes at reasonable prices, they give them a try.

Smashbox PHOTO FINISH HYDRATING UNDER EYE PRIMER

2013-04-16T15:30:00.000-05:00

I have a hard time using concealer under my eyes, by mid day it is either cakey, gone or separated. So I asked on a forum I am on what to use to stop this. I received a lot of answers from professional makeup artist and this seemed to be the favorite of many of them.

I bought it from the Smashbox site and have been using it for about a month or more. I have to say it works!!! I have used it with the concealer we carry on line at Fusion of Color Cosmetics, have used it with OCC Concealer, Smashbox Concealer, Kett Creams, Yaby Concealer, Kryolan Dermacolor to name a few. All of them work equally as well with this primer under neath. My concealer stays put all day doesn't look dry. I have to admit this is a winner product. The texture is very light and and has a thin consistency. Goes on smoothly and feels great! It is very moisturizing without feeling greasy or heavy. I pat it on with my fingers, let it soak in for about 10 min before I add concealer. then set it with our Impeccable Finishing Powder. The price is 29.00 for the tube and will last for a long time.

This information was taken off the Smashbox website

Introducing the first primer dedicated to the delicate skin under eyes! We've taken our signature silky primer texture and infused it with 10 breakthrough benefits to address everyday eye woes. Plus, it keeps concealer looking fresh-never cakey or settled into fine lines-so eyes will always look well-rested.

10 under-eye benefits, 1 primer breakthrough for:
• Hydration, dark circles, puffiness, radiance, fine lines and wrinkles, texture, skin tone, age spots, clarity, soothing

• Wear alone to instantly brighten
• Wear under concealer to keep it looking fresher, better
• Unlike moisturizer, signature silky primer texture prevents concealer from slipping off and settling into fine lines
• Infused with anti-aging, good-for-your-eyes ingredients such as caffeine, peptides and optical diffusers

• Key immediate benefits:
o 69% increase in hydration-so don't worry about skipping moisturizer!
o 56% improvement in clarity
o 46% improvement in radiance

• Key benefits in 8 weeks:
o 37% decrease in appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
o 28% reduction of dark circles
o 21% decrease of puffiness

Wear alone to instantly brighten, or under concealer to keep it looking fresher, better.

Bloggers to follow

2013-01-31T17:32:00.000-06:00

Follow my blog with Bloglovin
We have a new member to our Fusion of Color family. http://ileanamakeup.blogspot.com/
Ileana, she is in Panama and is going to do some looks for us during the year!

Also we have our wonderful Canadian Blogger Nikki http://www.makeupjunkienikki.com/
She does some wonderful looks with our products and other makeup lines and does tutorials, so you can duplicate the look. Check out both these wonderful gals, follow them o Facebook and follow their blogs!

You can find them on facebook at:
Makeup Junkie http://www.facebook.com/MakeupJunkieNikki?ref=ts&fref=ts
Ileana Recommends https://www.facebook.com/IleanaRecommends?ref=ts&fref=ts

Of course you can find us there also! Come check out all of us and follow us
Fusion of Color Cosmetics at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fusion-of-Color-Cosmetics/72051690452

2013-01-24T16:45:00.001-06:00

To enter the giveaway below please enter here. Ok I did this backwards!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Luminous Lacquer: LuminousLacquer.com Turns One Giveaway!

2013-01-24T16:20:00.001-06:00

LuminousLacquer.com Turns One Giveaway!

Hello Lovelies!!!

Can you believe it?! Its been a year since I decided to make a New Year's Goal to start a blog about something I enjoy. It has been an awesome year since then! I have learned so much and made some fantastic friends along the way! This has become something that I am truly passionate about!

As a big THANK YOU to all of you, I have put together a HUGE giveaway with some amazing fellow bloggers! All they ask in return is for a few follows and likes!

Prize Number 1

Jamie of Kawaii Nail Lacquer was kind enough to made this duo a trio of her amazing lacquers!

Kawaii Nail Lacquer - Birthday Surprise, Beriwinkle, and Let is Shine (A spectraflair top coat!)

FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/KawaiiNailLacquer

Etsy Store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KawaiiNailLacquer

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Prize Number 2

Sally Hansen HD Laser and Hi-Res

1 pack of OPI Pure Lacquer Nail Polish Strips

1 Glass Nail File (sleeve not puctured)

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Prize Number 3

Zoya Carly & Reagan ( Both of my favorites!)

1 Sally Hansen Cuticle Eraser + Balm (I LOVE this stuff!)

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Prize Number 4

From the lovely Kathy of Fusion of Color Cosmetics

3 - .50gm Eye Shadows from Fusion of Color

Winner of this prize may choose their colors, and with, or without sifter.

FusionofColor.net Eyeshadow

Blog: http://fusionofcolorcosmetics.blogspot.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FusionofColor

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fusion-of-Color-Cosmetics/72051690452

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Prize Number 5

From the awesome Dahlia of datyorkLOVES

Rimmel Celebrity Bash & Grape Sorbet

Plus some awesome Heart Glitter!!

Blog: http://datyorkloves.blogspot.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/datyorkloves

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/datyorkloves

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Runner-Up!

From the amazing Justina of Justina's Gems

One Light Up Lipglosses in the shade of Kiss Me will be awarded to 10 lucky runners-up!

Blog: www.justinasgems.com

Facebook page: www.facebook.com/justinasgems

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The Details

All products in this giveaway are new and unused.
Prizes are awarded in the order that they are drawn via Rafflecopter. After all 5 prizes are drawn, 10 additional winners will be chosen for the lip gloss.
US Entries only
There are only 3 mantatory entries. Your free to submit any additional entries after that. Winning entries WILL be verified. If the information is incorrect, a new winner will be drawn
You must be a follower of www.luminouslacquer.com via Google Friend Connect
An email address needs to be provided. Emails will ONLY be used to:

Contact the Winner
Emails will be given to Beauty for Real for marketing purposes. As a return for offering 10 of their lip glosses they ask that they receive emails to share their newsletter with. They WILL NOT share or sell the information, and will be using it for these purposes only.

In return for the 10 lip glosses, Beauty for Real asks that we Like their Facebook page.
Winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email, or another winner will be chosen.
Giveaway ends on Feb 1st at midnight. Winners will be drawn and contacted shortly after.

Coy & Bashful

2013-01-13T05:13:00.001-06:00

ABS Chicago 2013

2013-01-13T05:10:00.001-06:00

Beauty Tip Facial Mask

2013-01-02T15:26:00.001-06:00

Everyone should use a mask on a regular basis. You have to find one or two to fit your skin type and needs. When you do a facial mask, like any skin care regimen you must do it on a regular basis. ALSO do not forget to do your hands, also try and do you neck and decollete area. One of my favorite masks I have found this year is Serious Skin care glycolic gommage, works fast and your face feels so soft and smooth.

http://www.hsn.com/beauty/serious-skincare-glycolic-gommage-exfoliating-facial_p-6644896_xp.aspx?ocm=&sf=&gs=&cm_sp=Recommendations-_-ProductDetail-_-related

Color of the Year 2013

2013-01-01T10:32:00.001-06:00

Our New Color of the Year is Mossified. The name was picked from fans of our Fan page on Facebook.
We held our first contest Name that Green and the winner was Krystal Burrell Armstrong. So for the year of 2013 it will be 15% off the regular price and all our greens will be 10% off for the year. You can find it at the link below and we added Emerald City to the 2013 Color of the Year also, just because we think it is so pretty!!

http://www.fusionofcolor.net/2013-Color-of-The-Year/

My favorite gadgets for 2012

2012-12-30T09:55:00.001-06:00

You all know I love my gadgets, so these 2 are my favorite for 2012. The NutriBullet and The Food Saver Handheld. I have a lot of kitchen appliances, love to try out new things. I do have a Vita Mix which its on a shelf so I thought why do I need the NutriBullet, so my rationing was since my husband has arthritis I can make him drinks for inflammation. I can come up with reason to buy anything LOL!! I bought this from Target in case I didn't like it I could return it. So I finally got it and started making drinks and loved it. I am not a big vegetable eater or fruit eater. So I figure good way to get me to have these things. I have made a few drinks that were god awful, so when I make one I like I write it down. Do I feel better, somewhat, maybe it is that I am thinking I am getting the nutrients I need and it can't hurt us. So on to the Food Saver Handheld. For me these 2 work hand in hand, I can use half and apple or half of this or that and seal it up for the next day. Also works great for keeping cheese after you open the package and other perishables, These were 2 good buys this year.

Name that Green Contest

2012-12-28T07:21:00.000-06:00

The new color of the year for 2013 is GREEN. So we are having a Name that Green contest.

This will be the our new color of the year, it is an everyday color green, more of a cool green that a warm green color. When you wet line it is does have a blue undertone and I have found out depending on the brush and the mixing medium you use it could be more of a green color than a bluish green. For the contest like our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fusion-of-Color-Cosmetics/72051690452?ref=hl and then tell us what the name should be. I am going to have 1 section for the names, so please put them in that section. We will write them all down on pieces of paper and out them in a hat and Hubby will choose one. I will video it and announce the winner on 12/31/12. So you will win the color of the year and a eyeshadow brush. So here is the color you will be naming!

The brush that will go along with the shadow (the shadow will be our mini size .50 gm in a 3 gm jar)

is this one!

Emerald City Look

2012-12-07T06:33:00.000-06:00

Another beautiful new look by Nikki you can find more looks at her blog http://www.makeupjunkienikki.com/ and you find her on facebbok http://www.facebook.com/MakeupJunkieNikki If you lioke her looks you can also order them at www.fusionofcolor.net she has her own section with all her looks.

1. Apply a base colour all over lid up to the brow bone. I used Fusion of Colour "Bone".

2. With a stuff dome brush apply a mid-tone brown just in the crease. Blend slightly up. I used Fusion of Color "Twig".

3. With an angle brush I applied Fusion of Color "Pea Pod" on the inner lash line. Continue the liner with Fusion of Colour "Emerald City" and wing it out. Blended the two colours together where they meet.

4. Line water lines with black gel liner. I used "Blackest Black" by Maybelline. Smudge the same green tone e/s on the lower lash line that reflect the top liner.

5. With a small shadow brush pat on a light shimmer shadow to the pocket of the eye & to the highest point of the brow bone. This will brighten and make your eyes pop. I used Fusion of Color "Silk".

6. Apply your favorite mascara and your ready!

Review of our Perfect Canvas Primer

2012-12-02T08:08:00.000-06:00

I like to send products out to Makeup Artists and of course regular consumers to test them out for us. I sent Faith Haller a sample of our primer because I know she runs our products thru all kinds of testing. So here is her review of our Perfect Canvas Primer, she also came up with uses for it I never thought of! Her facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/OnlinewithFaithHaller and her website is http://onlinewithfaith.com. She does makeup and does graphics for if you need brochures, business cards and such check her out and if you need you make up done.

This Review is long overdo but I've had it long enough to test it in every way. This is a new Silicone Primer that I had the honor of trying from Fusion of Color. Thank you Kathy Hess Duncan for allowing me to test this. It's a true honor. So as I said I've tried this in many ways. Of course it's a primer that you use to apply before makeup. It gives a wonderful new canvas. It's a great line filler for those that may have wrinkles or an uneven surface it make it easy for your foundation to glide on and gives you a smooth finish and surface. I've used this in many ways. I've used it for my brows. I'm very particular about my brows and most times if not wearing makeup my brows will always be done. So for longevity I would apply this primer to my brow and whatever product I add on top whether it may be cream/gel/powder/wax whatever it may be this primer made it effortless to apply. Also it's a great way to lay stubborn hairs down with a spoolie. One of my main problem areas is around my nose and under my eyes. I have a natural bag under my eyes that I was born with. The Primer fills that area sort of like a new skin. And around my nose I've always had some form of irritation there. The texture would be a little rough even after exfoliation so adding primer there smooths everything. It's also good for removing shine and I use it as a lip primer. My lip products would last so long because of this primer. I absolutely love it and would recommend this product to anyone and would recommend that you add this to your kit. I've also used it sort of like a medium for mixing my powders which is nothing new. I've done this technique before but never with a primer like this. For those that don't like loose powders but you want the matte finish mixing your loose powders with this would help a lot.

The Brush Guard Cleaning Kit

2012-11-10T12:22:00.000-06:00

We saw a review of the Brush Guard Cleaning Kit and as usual I had to try it out. I have been using the brush guards since they came out and love them, so I figured this has to be a good product.

I tried it today since I haven't washed my brushes in 2 weeks (yikes!!!) So took everything out of the box, you get a cleaning cup that has bumps on the bottom for rubbing your bristles to get out the dirt. A drying cup (genius) with a pack of brush guards, the brush cleaner and yes no smell like some others, and a blotting cloth. I did read the directions, it takes a minute or so to loosen the 2 cups apart. So I wet my brushes and used a couple drops of the cleaner in the cup and rubbed the brushes in the cup it takes out all the makeup, even gel liner and lipstick. I did have to add a couple drops more of the cleaner as I cleaned my brushes, but you do not need much. Then after you clean them with the cleaner, you rinse then blot with the cloth provided and put a brush guard on them and then you put them bristles down on the drying cup, that is why you have to use the brush guard on them.

The only thing I an see as a drawback is that I use kabuki brushes and you cannot clean them in the cup, I have small hands and it just didn't work. A beauty blender sponge didn't work either. Other than that this is a great product and would make a good gift for someone that wears makeup and needs to clean their brushes.

You can find the kit at http://www.thebrushguard.com/cleaningkit.html also get some extra brush guards they protect your brushes either in a drawer or in a brush roll.

Perfect Canvas Primer

2012-11-04T05:57:00.000-06:00

Fusion of Color Cosmetics is pleased to announce a new product launch!!

You all know how much I love primers, so we created our very own primer. It is called Perfect Canvas Primer. It is a silicone based primer much like Smashbox, but we think better!

For those that do not know what a primer does.
1. creates a layer between makeup and your skin to protect your skin
2. smooths out your skin, so the makeup goes on smoother
3. since the makeup goes on smoother, it lasts longer

Perfect Canvas Primer does all that and help control oil in your skin. I was told that by one of our Makeup Artists that tried the sample sent to her.

Perfect Canvas can be worn with mineral makeup, unlike some primers that ball up when used with mineral makeup. I find that when I use the primer my mineral foundation just glides over it and looks amazing!

Perfect Canvas Primer is packaged in a 10 gram jar with a spatula, the jar contains approx .30 oz (maybe more)

You can find Perfect Canvas at Fusion of Color Cosmetic, we hope you try it, you won't be sorry.

Fall Color Collection at Fusion of Color Cosmetics

2012-10-06T08:09:00.000-05:00

Fusion of Color is proud to announce the NEW 2012 Fall Color Collections, these collections have everything for a full face, 3 eye shadows, 1 blush, 1 lipstick, 1 lip gloss. The color are all made to co-ordinate together. We only offer it at the moment as a kit, we think it would make a great Holiday Gift for the makeup addict in your life!

Collection 1 are warmer colors, more peachy pink and bronze colors. They are soft and light, very wearable for everyday. As all our products can be used wet or dry. The blush in this collection Dramatic has gotten to be a favorite of mine. (click on picture it will take you to the product on the website)

http://www.fusionofcolor.net/Collection-1-Fall-2012.html

Collection 2 the colors are more towards the cooler side and a bit darker than Collection 1. The lipstick in this collection looks very dark, but it isn't. This collection also is very wearable for everyday and can be used wet or dry.

http://www.fusionofcolor.net/Collection-2-Fall-2012.html

Set the Stage Primer

2012-10-06T06:47:00.000-05:00

When I hear Makeup Artist raving about products I have to check them out. When they rave about a makeup primer my ears perk up. I love make up primers and if you wear make up you should be using a primer underneath it. Primers go over your moisturizers and before makeup, they smooth out lines, fill in pores and some acne marks, but their purpose is to give you a smooth surface and hold the make up on that you are applying. I have tried a lot of primers and always go back to Smashbox or one I bought from a private label company. So of course when I heard about Set the Stage Primer by Whip Hand Cosmetics of course I had to check it out. I met the owner in one of the forums I am on and I like to support other women in the business and women I talk to int he forums I am in. Well let me tell you this blows Smashbox out of the water, I don't know how Riese makes this but WOW!!

It is not a large container, but you do not need much. I have been using mine since maybe end of August, September and it is half gone and I use it everyday and probably use more than I should. The price is 36.00 and yes I am sure you think that is way to much I can get other cheaper. Yes you can but this works and it is worth the money.

When you wear mineral foundation as I do, (and we hope you are wearing Fusion of Color Cosmetics foundation) some primers tend to change the color of it or make it streaky, cakey of sometimes you have patches wear the primer grabs more than other places. Well not this one, you do not need a lot and of course I probably use more than I should LOL!! You smooth it on your face and it just gives you that smooth, flawless canvas you need. Our foundation just glides over it and the results are long lasting, does not crease during the day and keeps the colors true. But we also make a great foundation!!
Fusion of Color is hoping after the first of the year we can add this to our website, because we like to find products for you that work and do what they say.

You can get it at Whip Hand Cosmetics http://www.whiphandcosmetics.com/products-page/makeup-for-the-face/set-the-stage-makeup-primer/

Stilazzi Brushes

2012-10-06T06:14:00.000-05:00

Frends Beauty Supply had a sales and of course I couldn't help getting new brushes. Since I love my Stilazzi Going Topless Case, I had to try their brushes. I got the Angle Brush,Smudge Brush,Sculpt Brush and Crease Brush. These brushes are well made, they have long handles (which I am not a fan of). They average 6 1/2" to 7" long. Since I generally only apply loose minerals, I have found these brushes to work very well with them. They hold the minerals in the bristle, apply the color true to form. I do find some brushes change the color of the shadow I am working with.

The smudge brush I use to do a softer liner and more of a smokey effect. I like the bristles are short and compact.

The crease brush again dense bristles, soft not stiff bristles. I use this for apply in the crease, puts the minerals where you want then. You can do a precise line or a more blended line with this brush.

The Sculpt brush, I have only used this one so far to do the crease in my eye, haven't played with it much. The head of this brush is more round compared to the crease brush which is more tapered As with the other brushes has shorter bristles and hold the minerals in the brush and is not a stiff brush.

Now my favorite brush the Angle brush, since everyone knows I am liner challenged among other things. This brush works wonderfully doing a thin line. The bristles are flat and angled and a little stiff but still soft enough not to hurt your eye. I use it wet to line with and the line comes out thin and crisp. I have not used it yet on my brows but I am sure it would work well there also. I think if a MUA is looking for a brush to do precise lines this is the one.

They wash up well keep there shape, I do recommend these brushes if you are looking for some new ones to add to your set.
You can find these brushes and lots of other things at Frends Beauty Supply

Stilazzi and Zuca Review

2012-07-14T12:45:00.000-05:00

This review is to show the differences in the Stilazzi Makeup Case and the Zuca Pro Artist case. Both cases are awesome makeup cases. Watch the video and you will see the differences. If you were thinking of getting one and not sure which to choose this may help you with your decision.

The London Brush Soap Review

2012-07-14T07:55:00.001-05:00

We found this product at The Makeup Show Chicago along with a lot of other great products. The vendors at the show this year were amazing. But The London Brush Soap is my favorite item from the show this year. If you wear makeup and uses brush you have to clean your brushes at least once a week!!
This brush soap has got to be the best hands down the best I have used. I bought the Lemon. The scents are Lemon, Lavender and Natural. The scents are not overpowering they are light and clean smelling. Since I have bought this I am obsessed with washing my brushes now.

Ingredients: Goats milk, olive oil, coconut oil, palm kernel oil, olive butter & essential oils.
The soap comes in 2 sizes a 2 oz for $20.00 and a 1 oz for $14.00.

You wet your brush (with water) and then swish it around on the solid soap in the tub. You then rub the bristles between your fingers and rinse with water and the eyeshadow, foundation and concealer comes right out of the brush.You can use it on natural bristles or synthetics. I found that with my synthetic kabuki it takes me a couple try to get it clean, but it takes all the makeup out of the brush! Gel liners come out of the brush like magic so does lipstick. The soap leaves your brushes clean and soft, not like some cleaners can make them stiff and again NO HARSH smell like some other cleaners. After your rinse them clean I take a towel and try and get more water out of them and then lay flat over the edge of your sink to dry. NEVER stand them up when they are wet.

The London Brush also have great brushes, we did get a few of those also and they are amazing!

You can find these items of course on The London Brush website and they also sell at different retailers so check that out also. Of course we will be selling the soap along with our brushes they go hand in hand.

July Specials

2012-07-14T07:34:00.000-05:00

Fusion of Color Cosmetic's July Specials are all Brushes are 15% off, Beauty Blenders are 20% off and FREE SHIPPING on orders over $30.00. Check us out at www.fusionofcolor.net. Sign up for our newsletter so you stay updated on our specials and new items coming in.

The Makeup Show Chicago 2012

2012-06-23T18:08:00.002-05:00

The Makeup Show Chicago had lots of vendors this year. This show is a Make up Artist's dream.
I am going to review my favorite vendors, they were all wonderful and had awesome products to buy

Inglot has wonderful products, they have so much you don't know what to look at first. I heard they had colored mascara, so of course it was my second stop. this year they had order sheets to fill out to get your products, well you all know me, I don't like to wait LOL!! I got the attention of a darling girl and she helped me. Well I bought all colors sight unseen. There are 5 colors Brown, Navy Blue, Blue, Green, Purple.
Well Inglot thought of everything the packaging is genius. The wording and lashes on the tube are the color of the mascara, so you can actual see what you are using. LOVE IT!

Senna Cosmetics another class company run by Eugenia Weston. A delightful, knowledgeable, approachable women. Her brow products are the best in the industry and are her other products.

She had a new brow palette that contains everything you will ever need. This and her brow fix and you are done.

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics is another first class company, the owner David Klasfeld has to be one of the nicest people ever!! He waited on me and told me about his new OCC Conceal items. I pre ordered them and got them this week. They are amazing as all OCC Products. I also got a new OCC lip tar from the Blogger Event, it is an awesome red color called Radiate

A new vendor at the show was The London Brush Company, the owner (I have to apologize that I do not know her name) was so cute and the accent, to die for! you had to like the products. Well the winner was the Brush Soap OMG! Everyone needs this brush cleaner, it is that awesome. I did get a few brush and they are really good.

The Boys from Frends Beauty Supply were a hit at the show with their Stilazzi Cases. Matt and Paul are both pretty darn good looking, which I am sure got all the ladies to their booth. But their cases are built for the makeup artist. Wonderful design and colors, of course I had to have one. I got the Going Topless in purple LOVE IT!!! You have to check out their website they have great products, besides the cases.

There were so many more great vendors at the show like one of my all time favorites Embryolisse.
Will do a more in detail blog post on the products I picked up at the show.
Now I understand that the show was packed BUT there we 2 vendors that were a bit snippy, MAC Pro and Make Up Forever. I know they were swamped both days but they don't need to talk down to their customers. I was not the only one that had a bad experience with them at least 5 girls said the same thing. But all in all the show was AWESOME and cannot wait til next year. My only other wish is that IMATS would come to the Midwest.

The Makeup Show Chicago 2012

2012-06-22T16:17:00.001-05:00

The windy city was host again to The Makeup Show Chicago. There were new vendors, new classes, new seminars. The show was bigger and more fabulous than the year before. But before we talk about how wonderful this show was. I want to address those of you who complain that Chicago doesn't have opportunities for make up artists, like either coast does. These are also the people who do not come the the show. I hear oh $45-$50 for a ticket is too much money just to buy make up, or it is a waste of my time, excuse after excuse. No the $45-$50 is not a lot of money, when you see what you get from it. #1 you get relationships, you network, make new friends and maybe some new opportunities that you complain you can get. There are classes that do cost money, but for the talent that gives the classes they are well worth the money. The Makeup Show has FREE seminars given by the likes of the beautiful Crystal Wright, the nicest hardest working most sincere person in this industry and pretty darn entertaining James Michael Vincent and another man just as wonderful and pretty darn cute! Michael DeVellis. These people give your they experiences, they share their knowledge freely. You can meet the people that make your cosmetics ask them questions. Find out tips and tricks from their vast knowledge. It is well worth the money just to make relationships and new friends and maybe you will network with someone that may give you the opportunity you have been looking for. You will never know if you do not go the the show. I also see a lot of new makeup artist that have little to no makeup in their kit or all drugstore brands (oh I am not saying there is anything wrong with drugstore brands) because you have no money for the big names, well again the show has amazing discounts. The Makeup Show will be her again next year, so take an envelope and mark it the makeup show money and every week put 5,10, 20 dollars in it so by next year you will have money to come to this amazing show.

Stay tuned for the next segment about the Makeup Show, I will talk products, my top brands and my not so great experience with some.

Mineral Make up and mature skin

2012-05-11T06:57:00.000-05:00

At Fusion of Color we hear a lot "I can't wear mineral make up I am too old". Or "I have read that after a certain age you shouldn't wear mineral make up." Well ladies that is incorrect. Yes you can wear mineral make up and look flawless. If you find the correct mineral make up you skin will look amazing.

The benefits of Fusion of Color mineral make-up are a smoother, softer finish and lightweight feel on your skin. Fusion of Color foundations are gentle to the skin, and are unlikely to cause allergic reactions or skin breakouts. They also make blending and contouring much easier since the powder formula offers an airbrushed appearance on the skin. Fusion of Color foundation and blushes do not need a lot of buffing into the skin to get a flawless look.

We use the finest ingredients to make the foundation look natural, but not dull or shiny on your skin just that beautiful natural look. Fusion of Color wants you to enhance your natural beauty, not cover it up. You can apply the foundation with a brush for a more sheer look, a kabuki for coverage or a damp sponge for more coverage in the areas that need it. You control what coverage and how you want your face to look with our foundations.

We offer a large array of colors and have 2 formulas our best selling Original and our ever popular Posh line. Our original line is for the women who wants coverage but more of a sheer look. The Posh line was designed for women that wanted more Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide for coverage but still that amazing flawless look and did we say it does not settle in those fine lines!! If you are tired of having your face itch, look shiny or cakey with mineral foundation, you have found the right place, Fusion of Color Cosmetics is for you. We have samples to out before your buy, so you are not stuck with a full size of something that doesn't work for you and of course if you have any questions, please e-mail us at info@fusionofcolor.net and we will try our best to help you pick and choose what is right for you.

Come visit us at www.fusionofcolor.net and if you place an order with us, put in the comments section you read our blog and we will send you some free samples.

Make those eyes POP!!

2012-04-22T06:55:00.004-05:00

Getting ready for our first ever make up class, I realized a lot of women don't know the correct color eyeshadow to wear to make your eyes pop. Yes I didn't either! I am from the old school where our make up matched our clothes, and it is a hard habit to break. But testing out new shades that we make here at Fusion of color Cosmetics, I have come to learn what colors work for me, and it does make a huge difference in your appearance. So doing some research for the class here are some tips I found on the web.

Blue eyes: With blue eyes, you should stay far away from blue eyeshadow. If you want you eyes to pop and look mesmerizing then try wearing earth-tones, such as browns with a slight purple base, taupe, and slate colored grays. If you want to have a little fun outside of the earth-tones, then try a nice rose colored eyeshadow. The coolness from the pink/purple eyeshadow will be a really nice contrast to your blue eyes.
One of those rules is that people with blue eyes should never wear any type of blue eyeshadow color. Wearing blue eyeshadow will make blue eyes look washed out. Is this true for you?
Recommendations are rich warm browns, warm taupes, soft peach colors and greys. Green may not look flattering it depends on how blue your eyes are, your skin tone and which green hue you use.
Pink, orange, peach, purple, coral, wine, gray, black undertones tend to emphasize blue eyes more. Also silver eyeshadow works really well with blue eyes unlike with brown eyes. Avoid any eyeshadow with blue-green undertones

Brown eyes:
Brown eyes can get away with wearing almost any color of eyeshadow. But if you want you eyes to pop then try either green eyeshadow or pink eyeshadow. With brown eyes, you can also use blue eyeshadow, and if you have gold flecks in your eyes you may want to try an eyeshadow that has a gold shimmer to it. Brown eyes can even pull-off wearing brown eyeshadow, but be careful because certain tones can look muddy against your beautiful brown eyes.
You are lucky because brown eye colour is darker than any other natural eye colour so attention is naturally drawn to the eyes and it seems you can wear almost any color.
If you want to experiment, the best eyeshadow colors for brown eyes are golden browns, blues, greens, greys, purples and burgundy. Avoid a yellowish brown colour.
Brown eyed people are pretty lucky in this regard as they can experiment with the most number of colors. From amber, slate grey, charcoal, copper to lavender, violet all suit brown eyes. Even eyeshadow shades like khaki, olive, dark brown and yellow shades like gold work well with brown eyes

Green/Hazel eyes: In order to get green eyes to pop, you should try wearing various purple shades. The contrast in color to your eyes will make them seem more dramatic. If you want your eyes to stand out but look more natural, you may want to try warmer mocha brown shades or warm colors with slight orange undertones. Basic eyeshadow colors for green eyes would be earth tones with slight hints of gold, taupe colors, mocha browns, and lavender-purple shades. Since most green and hazel eyes has a variety of flecks, feel free to experiment with these colors so you can find the perfect one for your eyes.
Golden browns, warm taupes, deep purples, soft peaches, pink, gold and soft violets work well.
To find what brings out hazel eyes, look at the flecks of color near the pupil. This is my eye coloring and I find that copper looks stunning as well as a navy blue or green (as long as it is not too vivid).
Eyeshadow with red undertones like burgundy, maroon and colors like apricot, peach, plum, gray pops out and compliments the green of the eyes more than any other colors.

So one day when you have nothing to do and want to play make up try some of these colors on your eyes and see what a difference it make!

You can find all your make up needs at www.fusionofcolor,net