Fusion Beauty Lip Fusion (Limited Edition)

Hey Ladies! Sorry I took so long to post this today, I didn't expect to have to be stuck at work for so long! So with my Foundation purchase (which wore really, really well today on my oily skin...Like, better than powder foundation! But more on that later!) I also picked up this Limited Edition Lip Fusion Luxe Boudoir Collection in Princess!

Luxe Boudoir Collection in Princess

Theres enough fingerprints on this to get thorough DNA evidence lol sorry

Swatch - Very Glittery

Although I'm not usually one to like glitter in my lip gloss, I find this a little more tasteful than normal glittery glosses. (I may be bias because I love the original formula of Lip Fusion!) This is the original Lip Fusion formula with a SLIGHT tint and purple/blue/pink glitter. Its surprisingly pretty on! (I will try to do a swatch but my lips are so incredibly dry right now I don't want to show them to anyone!) It also gives the same plumping effects as my original Lip Fusion.

Pros:

- Original Lip Fusion formula

- Plumps

- Very pretty finish/colour

- BLACK cap! Love it instead of the silver!

- Gorgeous design on the packaging

- The blue/purple makes your teeth appear whiter

Cons:

- Glittery (if you don't like that)

- Sheer Colour (if you don't like that)

- Price (unless you get it at Winners like me!)

Overall, I love it! I won't wear it as much as my original Lip Fusion because of the glitter and colour but I am defeinitely happy to have it in my collection! If you happen to see these at Winners (there are two other colours available that are equally pretty and glittery) I would suggest picking one up because the price is great, you get the lip plumping benefits and a pretty colour/shimmer!

Fusion Beauty Review

Hey Everyone! This is going to be a review of a couple of Fusion Beauty products that I own! I am going to do this review a little differently than I have in the past in order for you to get the full picture of the products. I will list pros and cons and not just my rave reviews haha! I will also list details separately so that others who do not share my personal preferences in products can make a decision for themselves! Of course I will still share my opinion! Lets get started!

LipFusion in Clear

Doe-Foot Wand

This is the famous Lip Fusion. According to the web site (www.fusionbeauty.com) it is:

"A moisturizing treatment gloss infused with revolutionary technology. Lips become fuller, smoother, perfectly plumped within seconds. Results can last for up to 48 hours. Tiny, dehydrated, marine collagen micro spheres are instantly absorbed by the lips, and seek out the body's natural moisture. When spheres become re-hydrated, they plump and hold onto the moisture they've collected, creating a mild "swelling" of the lip tissue."

When this first hit the market I was skeptical that a gloss could really provide plumping effects and at the $36 USD price tag, I wasn't about to be the first to test it out!

Having said that, I did buy it (haha) but it had been on the market for a while and I heard great things. Here are the pros and cons from my view!

Pros:


- The gloss texture is amazing! Not sticky, but still thick.
- The colour (even though it says clear) gives your lips a really pretty look.
- The PLUMPING/SMOOTHING - I seriously do see a difference and have even had comments on how great my lips looked and "what are you wearing?" It obviously won't be a drastic change but enough to be noticed.
- The slight, not overpowering tingle. Just enough to know its working, not enough that it is uncomfortable.

Cons:


- The price. $36 USD a tube is excessive. Even though I love it and have repurchased I always cringe!
- The packaging isn't my favourite, the cap gets very scratched in my makeup bag.
- I don't find it all that moisturizing, it isn't drying in the least but not as moisturizing as I would like.

Overall, I will (and do) repurchase this. It has the best consistency, look on the lips and plumping/smoothing effects for me. It also has a delicate smell that isn't over powering (I'm not a big fan of smell in my lip gloss). I also love pulling it out of my purse and people saying "Ohhh, I've heard of that stuff, does it work?" great conversation starter haha. (I don't believe there is any cheaper alternative to this product, it is kind of in a league of its own!)

LashFusion XL in Black

Lush, Thick brush.

Next is the Lash Fusion XL Mascara. According to the web site (www.fusionbeauty.com) it is:

"A rich, creamy, and volumizing mascara form ululated to dramatically enhance volume for bigger, bolder, voluptuous lashes with just one stroke!"

This product has a much less intimidating price tag at $24 USD. (I got mine on special at Murale for $10 CAD). And, it does what it says!

Pros:

- Thickening: it is amazing for giving full, soft thick lashes! (what I look for in a mascara!)
- Rich Colour: the black is a really rich black that gives great colour pay off even when dry.
- Texture: it is a dryer consistency and really thick and rich. I love that in a mascara because I feel it layers to build extra thickness.
- Wand: big and fluffy, love that in a mascara wand, it gets every lash!

Cons:


- Packaging: It looks a little bit cheap and the writing all scratches off
- Smell: not the best smelling mascara (but which ones are?) a little chemically
- Excess: sometimes there is a little excess build up on the brush, easily fixable but may be annoying for some.
- Lengthening/Curling: this is a thickening mascara and thats about it! So if you want volume, I highly recommend and if you want length or curl, this probably isn't for you.

I would repurchase this again at the $10 CAD price but probably would not repurchase at the $24 USD price. It is a great mascara but there are just as good cheaper alternatives. If you love Fusion Beauty and want to try this mascara, it is a really good mascara! But if you don't have the money to shell out, there are comparable ones at the drug store!

Oh, Canada!

Hey everyone! I've been doing a lot of research on Canadian beauty brands lately and have been so excited with what I've found that I decided to do a whole look with ALL Canadian products! (YAY!) Lets get started on my Oh, Canada! look!

Canadian Made

Heres what I used.

1) LashFusion XL by FusionBeauty in Black

2) Annabelle Mineral Foundation in Nearly Nude

3) Annabelle Mineral Blush in Au Natural

4) CoverFX Clear Prep Primer

5) LipFusion in Clear

6) Balmshell Smear Campaign in Blackmail Betty

7) Annabelle Smudgeliners in OhMyGoth! and Armour

8) Annabelle Mineral Pigment Dust in Prism

9) Annabelle Studio Pigments in Matte Black 

10) Quo Optical Illusion Concealer in Sand

Concealer Placement

I started out with applying my CoverFX Clear Prep all over my face. Then used my Quo Optical Illusion Concealer with a concealer brush. I placed it under my eyes, the outter corner of my eyes, nose to mouth folds and the bridge of my nose. All places where I tend to get red! (I look so silly in this picture I can't believe I put it up!)

Set With Powder

Built into the Quo concealer is a little pot of yellow-ish toned powder to set your concealer. I used the little finger pad it came with to gently pat powder over my concealed areas for extra staying power and redness reduction.

Blush Placement

Next, I used my new Balmshell Cheek Smear in Blackmail Betty. I applied three dots to my cheeks and blended in with the built in sponge on the other end. (NOTE: You HAVE to be lightning fast in blending this! I stained by cheeks taking this picture and had to scrub to get it off! The end result is worth it though, its a gorgeous colour!) After the blush I buffed in my Annabelle Mineral foundation with a Kabuki brush. I then added a light layer of Annabelle's Mineral Blush for added glow and a bit of shimmer!

Upper Liner

Next, I moved on to eyes. I applied Annabelle Smudgeliner in OhMyGoth! (black) to my upper lash line and created a small wing at the corner to elongate my eye shape. I didn't use the smudger on the top lash line, I wanted a solid, defined look! I went over that line with my Annabelle Studio Pigment in Matte black to smoke it out a tiny bit and to give it more staying power! (By the way, ignore my terrible nail polish! Not even my Seche Vite could keep my Claire's Mood polish on... haha)

Lower Lash Liner

I then took Annabelle's Smudgeliner in Armour, a GORGEOUS grey/purple-ish (hard to explain but so pretty!) and smudged it into my lower lashes for a little colour and a soft line. After that I took a small shadow brush and dipped it into my Annabelle Mineral Pigment Dust in Prism (iridescent white/pink/purple - it changes colour depending on the light angle) and tapped it onto the inner corner and brow bone.

Finish with Mascara

I then applied two coats of LashFusion XL in Black to give my lashes some volume, curl and length!

Glossy Lips

And polished off my look with a coat of LipFusion in Clear (my favourite gloss ever!)

The Finished Product

So heres my finished Canadian look! (I personally think the blush is too heavy but this was my first time using it and as I said, I stained my cheeks taking that picture!) Other than that I absolutely love this look and I love that it is all from Canadian brands! I really hope to see more Canadian Labels making it big in the beauty world soon!

There are a couple things I would like to find from a Canadian brand that I don't yet have! If you know of any great Canadian eye primers, spot concealers (not undereye) or bronzers please let me know! And let me know your favourites from Canadian brands, I'd love to try new things and hear your opinions!

Thanks so much for reading guys, enjoy! :)