Best Bronzer: GlowFusion Intuitive Active Bronzer

Fusion Beauty's products, particularly those of Glow Fusion, always perplex me. There is just so much science behind their products, that I sometimes wonder - is it hype? Or are these so called "revolutionary" products really different?

Fusion Beauty's GlowFusion Intuitive Active Bronzer is formulated with their M-Tox - a special blend of naturally derived ingredients that hinder muscle movement.  M-Tox. Is it the naturally derived alternative to Botox? Well, that should be a post in itself, so excuse my question.

"This featherweight pressed bronzer creates a gorgeous glow while softly restoring your youthful lit-from-within radiance. Invisiskin delivers additional antioxidant botanicals including rice bran and honey extract into the skin and keeps skin hydrated and protected for up to 24 hours, while a soft focus effect imparts a creamy texture and diffuses light to soften imperfections. It targets the expression lines while inhibiting muscle contractions to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and rejuvenates your youthful radiance while protecting your skin from free radicals that expedite premature aging."

This bronzer is also supposed to look different on everyone, as it intuitively compliments everyone's skin tone differently. I agree with this as it is a sheer bronzer that will definitely look different on all.  The pigment is thee, but it is more of a wash of pigment. It looks very nice on my skin and does last throughout the day. I have been using Luminous, which imparts a natural, sun kissed bronzed look to my skin. It also comes in Golden and Sunshine.

GlowFusion Bronzer sells for $39.00 and is available at Sephora.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Lip Line Perfector.

Gone are the days of the dark lip liner. Do you remember the late nineties when celebrities were sporting a pretty pink lip with dark brown lip liner?  Who am I kidding. I am no celebrity and I followed this crazy trend too. What were we all thinking? A lip liner should match your lipstick and become invisible.

The concept is simple really, until you start trying to find the best one in all of your lip colors. Leave it to MAKE UP FOR EVER to come up with this genius new product. It is the only lip liner that you will ever need. Really. Introducing Lip Line Perfector.

This universally flattering, colorless pencil was designed to prevent lipstick from feathering and bleeding into fine lines. Its smooth and creamy texture works to define lips and fill in lines, locking color in place and preventing it from smudging.

Lip Line Perfector is formulated with a mix of beeswax and evaporating oils that form a protective barrier to keep lipstick inside the lip line, as well as a film forming polymer which helps fix color to the lips for long lasting results. Additionally, Ceramide 3 helps to improve lips firmness and prevents moisture loss, while silicone and high molecular hyaluronic salt fill in fine lines and improve elasticity. Science marries beauty, once again.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Lip Liner Perfector retails for $18.00 at Sephora, where it is exclusively available.

Best Bronzer: Urban Decay Baked Bronzer.

Urban Decay bronzers are of the baked variety, appropriately called Baked Bronzers.

Baked means that these powders are baked in terra-cotta pans until they achieve the perfect consistency. This one has a beautiful feel to it. It is super silky soft and blends onto skin with no streaking of pulling.  All that you get is a pretty, sunny glow. Just what I expect from a bronzer.

Baked Bronzers come in three shades; Baked, Gilded and Toasted.

This shade is Gilded, which is very golden bronze with shimmer, along with gold strewn into the formula. The result is sexy, and I love using it on my shoulders and chest for that extra special sheen.

Urban Decay Baked Bronzers sell for $26.00 each and can be purchased at Urban Decay and Sephora.