Thanks to Open House Attendees

We just wanted to say thank you to all of our friends, and friends friends for joining us on Friday at our Open House. What a great turn out. Here are some pictures for you to enjoy...

This is our discount shelf. On here you can find Fabulous deals and steals on products, brushes and collections.

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Here you can see two of our customers watching as another is getting a makeover.....it's amazing to see the before and after!!!



Here you can see two makeovers being done on the left and customers shopping, and snacking on the right. This night we opened the doors to our FunShop seating area for great snacks and refreshments.

FunShops are a great way for friends and family to get together and learn about the many benefits of mineral makeup and fabulous application tips and tricks. Email info@ferrocosmetics.com to learn more.

A special thanks to John Clendening at L and J Studios for the great pictures I'm sharing with you. Visit their website or blog for more information.

Personalize Your Mineral Makeup Application

Krissy Ferro

Today is a chill-out day, but tonight is a glam night, and tomorrow you’re on the most important interview of your career. How does a gal switch her look without switching products and colors? It’s all in the application baby!

Easily switch from soft and natural to an airbrushed finish, minimal coverage to full out coverage, with the flick (and switch) of your makeup brush and the way you use it. Yep, it’s just that easy!

Moisturize Moisturize Moisturize!!
Before you sweep, swirl, swish, or stroke anything on that gorgeous face of yours, be sure to cleanse and moisturize with the proper (and chemical free) products geared for your skin type. Ferro Cosmetic’s concentrated mineral makeup will glide on effortlessly and evenly. Plus you need a lot less to do the job!

Eau Natural (Chill Out Day)
Ok, so no one needs to know you didn’t roll out of bed THAT gorgeous.
But to achieve the most natural effect, less is more, and Matte is best.

FOUNDATION
The Brush: Flawless Face Brush
The Reason: Minimal product is applied to the face due to the loose, soft bristles of this brush holding less product than our traditional foundation brushes (Fabuki, Flat Top). Lightly sweep over T-zone applies BOTH Radiance and Ultimate Foundations easily
The Result: A light application of our minerals leaves a shine-free, fresh looking face.

CHEEK COLOR
Eau Natural is all about looking like you are wearing nothing at all (on your face that is), so keep the color minimal. A very light application with minimal product in your brush is all you need, and if you’re already using these products, you can even use what’s left in your brush from a previous application. Here are a few quickie tips for a quick dose of healthy color:
Lighter to medium skin tones can use Ferro’s Crystal (dewy finish) or Matte Mineral Veil in AMBER, applying everywhere the sun would hit the face (cheekbones, forehead, nose, chin) for a simple sheer wash of color using the Flawless Face Brush.
Glow Bronzers in your “season” shade (the Glow shades are named by season to dictate tone and depth, Winter Kiss a pale bronzy peach, Summer Kiss a rich bronze), applied everywhere the sun would hit, or on just cheeks.
Blush X only in apples of your cheeks, for a simple flush of color. Or, ADD Blush X3 in a berry shade (like Berrylicious or Merlot) to the Amber Veil or Glow color wash

FINISH
Use your Glow Bronzer or Blush X3 and apply on pre-moistened lips, finish with gloss, and now your lips are truly ready for anything or nothing. A couple coats of chemical free mascara, and you’re good to go!

GLAMAZON
Uh oh, now you’re thinking it’s time to call in the pro’s or go get a professional application for the Glam look…..but before you break out in a cold sweat, you can relax, because the same techniques apply for a more defined, glamorous look!
The Difference
Switching brushes, applying more layers to get more coverage and depth in the shades, al makes for a more glam look, without looking like you’re trying.


FOUNDATION
The Brush: Flat Top Foundation Brush
The Reason: Applies more product to the face in less time and requiring less layers. The flat surface easily fits inside the lid preventing spillage over the sides like Kabuki brushes often do (Ferro’s Fabuki’s are slightly smaller for less mess than traditional kabuki’s), applies our mineral foundation evenly, and gives full coverage when applied to the entire face using Ultimate Foundation.
The Result: A full coverage application of our minerals using less time, less mess, and leaves a shine-free, fresh looking face.

CHEEK COLOR
This is where some confusion may happen, because Glamming it up doesn’t mean more of everything. One of the benefits of using Ferro’s minerals is that it looks natural, so you DO want to see more color here over the Natural look, but you don’t need a heavy hand.
Use the Eau Natural cheek tips, but for Glamming it up, use more color.
Apply a richer Glow Bronzer like Autumn Kiss or Summer Kiss UNDER cheekbones for definition, a dash on forehead and chin, followed by a slightly heavier dose of Blush X3 in apples of cheeks.
ALWAYS FINISH with Matte or Crystal Mineral Veil in your appropriate shade. It will mute cheek color without covering it, and will give a finish similar to a soft focused lens. Veils also work great when applied BEFORE foundation, especially Matte Mineral Veil, because it acts as a primer and absorbs oils all day.

FINISH
One rule of thumb to always follow is if wearing dramatic eyes, go soft on lips and even cheeks. Or, if your lips are the main focus such as the classic red lips, or another bright rich color, softer eyes work best.
Decide which focus you’ll be accentuating, and work it baby!

Remember, when you buy Ferro Cosmetics Mineral Makeup, you’re supporting our economy and helping create jobs for women by buying products made right here in the USA!

Be Ferro Fabulous!

www.ferrocosmetics.com
800.210.3787

The Cat’s Away, Time for All the Mice to Play

Krissy Ferro

Usually when the teacher today is a substitute, the parents are gone for the weekend, or the boss is out of town, everyone is usually
1. Screaming “YAY!”
2. Excited about doing less work (or homework)
3. Feeling relief that the prying eyes of the bossman (or bosslady) have offered a temporary reprieve.
But in the case of the Team at Ferro Cosmetics, PLAY has taken on a new meaning, and it’s pretty Fabulous actually.

Myself, or the Cat in this instance, will be away for the entire week, something I’ve yet to do since the birth of Ferro Cosmetics, and even before it had a name. It’s a trip that I’m excited to take, because I always try to mix in fun in all my business trips, which usually is not hard! This month however has been a very busy month, and adding TWO out of town trips makes things even crazier! Earlier this month, I was in Miami (aww darn right?) sponsoring the fabulous talent and hosts of GIRL’S NIGHT OUT TV, where we also filmed a segment on how to use Ferro Cosmetics Mineral Makeup and different maeup tips and tricks.

Monday at the crack of dawn (literally! My mom works at the airport at 3am, and my flight is the first flight out on her airline United Airlines), I’ll be heading to sunny LA. My trip entails seeing one of my dearest friends Carrie Stevens, and having the honor of doing makeup on some pretty fabulous women for her online “Green” fashion magazine Envi-Image (www.greenyourimage.com) . Carrie’s photo shoot this time will feature Celebrity Apprentice’s BRANDE RODERICK, the gorgeous and very smart blonde still in the running to win.

I’ll also be learning about a hot new organic spray tan system by Spray de Sole, which is going to be a new service we offer at our Corporate Boutique in Buffalo, NY. One of aspects of my training is to learn it well enough to come back and train my staff, so I’ll have to spray tan several women. In this case, they happen to be playmates, which is always a blast working with them. I’m excited to get the hands on experience, especially because sometimes I miss doing the services I used to do for years when I was a salon owner and stylist.
Amidst all that, Carrie and I are working together on a fabulous project that will be released later this year, so we’ll be brainstorming on that project, and simply hanging out. I will really miss my two boys, but it will be great to be around Carrie’s son, who’s the same age as my little guy Danny, so it will soften the sting a little bit. I’ve never been away from my boys more than a few days!

Soooo, about that Mice playing while the Cat’s away thing……

My fabulous 2 right hands Kelly and Kristen decided to turn playing into planning! My girls Kelly and Kristen totally rock…..because they’re planning a fun open house event in our Boutique, inviting all their friends and family while I’m away. This is no small feat, because I am always there for any/all big events! All I can say is if they can do this, they can do anything! And I know that they’ll do great!

One of the great hilites of the event is something we started early this year called THROW-N-GLOW, it’s a great WIN-WIN for everyone! How it works is, when people try our products they love them, and sometimes it’s right after they bought all new makeup products from another brand. So, at our boutique, we have our clients bring in the makeup they are currently using and we show them how to evaluate their safety on the SKIN DEEP DATA BASE. Any products that they find are toxic or they would rather use Ferro Cosmetics Mineral Makeup, they THROW into our toxic wasteland garbage can, which gives them a 20% discount on a Ferro replacement product, and then GLOW with their new Ferro Cosmetics products! But, the very best part, is for every product THROWN, we donate brand new Ferro Cosmetics mineral makeup to the Haven House shelter for women and children escaping domestic violence. Makeup is truly the fastest way to feel confident, and it’s also a luxury many women can’t afford, especially during hard times. Ferro Cosmetics, and especially myself personally, is very passionate about stopping domestic violence, and it’s a topic that is very close to home. We’re eventually hoping to bring this program to our website, or something very similar.

So, if you’re within the Buffalo area, stop in this week, or come to the event this Friday evening for some great specials and a great girl’s night out! Sign up for the newsletter to receive our specials this week online at www.ferrocosmetics.com. For questions, comments or inquiries, call 716-741-1405, or email info@ferrocosmetics.com .