Emerald City Look

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!

Fall Color Collection at Fusion of Color Cosmetics

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

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

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

Make those eyes POP!!

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

As January come to a close so does..........

The 10% Off discount our Color of the Year Mango Tango and matching Lipgloss Tango Magic, you have until January 31, 2012 to still take advantage of the offer.
We will be introducing a new color for February, it is a Bold, Bright Pink and matching lipgloss. http://www.fusionofcolor.net/

If you sign up to our newsletter either on our Fanpage on facebook or our website you will get special discounts and sales only offered to those who get the newsletter.

New foundations for women of color

       Finally after a year of testing, they are finally here!! These are our first 4 colors. They do not turn ashy, as I have been told.  They are made with the best ingredients, as all or foundations are. We will have more colors coming  throughout the year. We are also testing some of our colors on women of color that are some of the best make up artists in the business. Before we sell them we want to make sure they work for all of you that have a darker complexion.   Please join our newsletter,
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Review for our Women of Color

Dawn of Brooklyn,NY is a lady of color and she tried out our Lusion line of powders. Here is what she had to say about them

I got the samples and I have been trying them out and here is my feedback. The Clear Lusion on my skin gives a matte effect personally it would be a great powder for my combination skin when its summer time and you wear less makeup and you need just a small amount as it might look ashy if you apply too much I used a stippling brush to apply The Sheer Dark is just that sheer and gives the skin a nice veil look. The Lusion Powder Dark could be worn as a light powder instead of foundation as it gives heavier coverage of the three I like all three and women of color can defnately wear these. I have Venus Williams complexion and they worked on my skintone so they should work for deeper skintones. I hope you will consider in future to include deeper shades of mineral foundation for us women of color(smile) this is a very nice form of powder. I will definately be back toget some full sizes when i run out of the samples. Thanks and take care DW, Brooklyn, NY

Foundation Sample Sale

Our newest foundation formula and brand new colors are up on the website.
We are having a sale on samples for the Month of September. We want all you girls and guys to try these new foundation colors. We think these new colors and formula and going to be your favorites. The are on sale for 2.55 for 1/2 tsp in a 3 gm jar.
If you have any questions, please e-mail us and we will get back to you ASAP.

http://www.fusionofcolor.net/Foundation-Samples-c-262.html

New Updates

We are starting to add items to the clearance section to make way for new and exciting products.

We have added some new foundation colors, these have our new base Mica & Carnauba Wax, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide & Iron Oxide. Some will contain ultramarine and we will note that on those colors. These colors are brand new, we will try to compare them to the old colors. We still will have a few of the old colors and formula available.

We also have a new blush and eye shadow formula that we think is outstanding.
So watch for new colors to be coming out.

Check the clearance section often to find some great buys

Aura-Lusion

We have a new line of products coming out called Aura-Lusion. It is made with the newest ingredient for blurring fine lines and wrinkles on the market today. We think it is better than the big name ones, but of course we are partial. We have sent out test samples and most of the reviews were very favorable, you will be able to read the comments on the website once we launch this item.

"This new ingredient manipulates incident light by converting invisible UV light to blue light (photoluminescence) and selectively scattering favorable blue and green light. The particles settle in the wrinkle and subtly illuminate a blue glow which decreases the appearance of wrinkles. This leads to youthful looking skin as the appearance of shadows, wrinkles, pigmentation and discolorations are diminished"

Don't be alarmed you face doesn't look blue LOL!!! it is very very subtle look, even hard to tell, but you look better but can't pin point why. You face looks very smooth and even, not cakey, if you have trouble with your foundation looking cakey you can add this to it and it should smooth out the look.

We will sell this clear like MUFE and MAC and will include this ingredient in a line of foundation, finishing powders and possible concealers.

Fusion of Color Combo #2

This is our second Fusion of Color Combo, this one is another everyday wearable color combo. We took Rose Silk all over eye, Used Wine in the crease, or if you do not want to do a crease color, you can take Wine and use it as a liner color, or even smoke it out on the lid. We used it as a liner color, we took out Liner Magic, drew the line first on our eye, took another brush and lined with the Wine. We also took the Moonlight, and used it as a highlighter under the brow bone. Moonlight is another staple item for the pressed minerals. To finish off our look we use L'Amore Blush with a bit of Moonlight on the top of our cheeks.

Spring 2009 Colors

We have been working on our new Spring 2009 mineral line colors, and I must say they are coming out beautiful. The colors for spring will be sheer, shimmery and fresh. The colors can be seen in the section to the right products from Fusion of Color.
This one is our new pressed mineral palette for spring, it is a subtle smokey eye for day time that could be made more dramatic for evening. The pressed mineral blush is a cool, clean peachy pink color. The lipsticks have 2 looks one is a neutral pink, the other a darker sheer berry color, you can use them one at a time or mix together for a new color and top off your lips with the most pretty shimmery pink gloss.

Valentine's Day Special

We are so excited to introduce out first pressed mineral collection.
We will be adding to the colors during the year, for March we are doing a neutral palette of browns, so this was you have a basic eye wardrobe then you can build and add color from there.
We will have new blushes also, and the pressed foundation that we carry in full sizes will also be available in a smaller size to fit the pallet. We also will have single palettes. These will also fit palettes that you already have they are a standard size pans. We are getting some in and will post the size of the palette it will fit

February Special

We have 2 specials for February, because I couldn't decide which one I liked more.

We have PASSION eye shadow a medium purple plum color, good for a lid color, crease color or liner color, and if you pair it up with our other special SWEETHEART all over face color, it is absolutely beautiful. Use SWEETHEART as an eye shadow all over the eye, then use Passion either on the outer edge of the lid or in the crease or both then liner dry or wet with PASSION, the combination is so pretty.

We at Fusion of Color also use SWEETHEART as a blush color, it is a very light shimmery pink, or as a highlighter on top of the cheeks carried around the outer eye area.

So we hope you like the 2 choices we made as much as we do.

http://www.fusionofcolor.net/February-Special-c-359.html

Happy New Year

With the holidays behind us time to start fresh. Of course I am starting with the traditional diet and exercise LOL!!! I did start last Sunday to get a jump start, so yesterday and today I am cheating for the New Year, good excuse huh!!! But I did get some new exercise dvds to get started with, so will keep you all posted on my results. Now I want you all to do the same, if you are starting a workout program, join ME and we can do it together.

Winter Reminders

Well the cold weather is upon us here in the Midwest. So don't forget to get your humidifier going in your house, to keep that air moist. In the colder months don't forget and make sure you keep you skin well moisturized. Sometimes we forget and need to up the moisturizer we use in the winter to a heavy one than we use in the summer. When you go out to work or walk the dog make sure you have you head covered, a scarf around your neck, make sure you have your gloves, so your hands don't get chapped and dry and moisturize those lips!!!!!

Thanksgiving Sale

Fusion of Color would like to thank our loyal customers.
We are having a 15% off Sale from Nov 25, 2008 until Nov. 29, 2008

Samples, brushes, beauty blender and clearance items re not included in the sale.

Gift Sets

The New Holiday Sets are on the site. We have 3 gift sets.
1 is shown here 3 eye shadows your choice of colors.
Set 2 is 2 eye shadows and a blush, or all over face color or radiant color, your choose item and colors.
Set 3 is the Beauty Blender Set, Beauty Blender with the new travel size 3 oz cleanser.
All come with the holiday packaging seen in the picture.

Click on the picture and it will take you directly to the gift sets.

New All Over Face Color

We have a new All Over Face color called Sandman. It is a peachy pink color. Can be used as eye shadow, blush or all over the face for a pick me up of color. If used as eye shadow we like it lined with our Sapphire or any dark blue liner color you may already have in your collection.