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I'm a bonafide makeup junkie. God knows I don't need anymore makeup but I'm

always drawn to trying new brands and products. I was recently able to get my

hands on some MotivesMotivesMotivesMotives cosmetics; wanted to try them because of the good

reviews. Their custom blend foundation is particularly popular apparently

because they can mix shades to customize your exact skin tone. I don't have

that to review for you today but I do have some other great products (e.g.

face, eyes, lips) to show you. I've tested and swatched all the products so

let's get started!

All products have been purchased by me for review purposes.

Fashion Meows: Motives Makeup Review & Swatches http://fashionmeows.blogspot.com/2013/12/motives-makeup-review-swat...

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Motives Pressed Blushes

LushLushLushLush is a coral pink with tiny microglitters but when swatched, it's mostly a

sheen finish. Very comparable to Nars OrgasmNars OrgasmNars OrgasmNars Orgasm and Rock & Republic Call MeRock & Republic Call MeRock & Republic Call MeRock & Republic Call Me.


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Pretty in PinkPretty in PinkPretty in PinkPretty in Pink is a matte, cool-toned baby pink. Similar to MAC Pink SwoonMAC Pink SwoonMAC Pink SwoonMAC Pink Swoon

but Pink Swoon is more blue-based and Pretty in Pink is warmer.

Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts: I'm in love with these blushes and am excited to try more

shades! I didn't notice when swatching but when you apply them on with a

brush, they're very pigmented. Both the matte and shimmer blushes feel soft to

the touch and applies on smoothly. Colour can definitely be built up easily.

The packaging is also simple yet sleek and I appreciate that the pans are

easily removable to add to your own palettes.

Verdict:Verdict:Verdict:Verdict: ***** 5/5 stars

Swatches:Swatches:Swatches:Swatches:


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Wearing both blushes, LushLushLushLush and Pretty in PinkPretty in PinkPretty in PinkPretty in Pink, and California GirlCalifornia GirlCalifornia GirlCalifornia Girl bronzer.

Motives Pressed Bronzer

California GirlCalifornia GirlCalifornia GirlCalifornia Girl is a warm brown with a semi-matte finish and has a slight

sheen.

Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts: I really enjoy how the bronzer has a soft texture and

applies very smoothly on the skin. It's pigmented so a little can go a long

way and the colour build-up is impressive. The shade was a little too warm on

my complexion but I can see this looking great on light to medium warm skin

tones. The packaging also garners more points; it's weighty and chic looking


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with a generous sized mirror inside the compact.

Verdict:Verdict:Verdict:Verdict: ****` 4.5/5 stars

Motives Gel Eyeliner (Little Black Dress)

Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts: On a day-to-day basis, I wear Maybelline's Eyestudio gelMaybelline's Eyestudio gelMaybelline's Eyestudio gelMaybelline's Eyestudio gel

linerlinerlinerliner because it's the best gel liner I've tried but I may have to switch to

this Motives liner because I love it! It's an opaque, matte black with a soft

texture and a clean, smooth finish. I love both liners but I feel the

Maybelline starts to crumble and flake on me after a long period of time

whereas, the Motives liner stayed on all day with minimal touch-up or fallout.

Verdict:Verdict:Verdict:Verdict: ****' 4.5/5 stars

Motives Luxe Precision Eye Line (Jet Black)

Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts: This liquid liner pen is so good! Intense pigmentation,


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smooth application, and once you put it on, it dries in two seconds and

literally doesn't budge until you wash it off with makeup remover. The felt

tip isn't too flimsy but firm enough to have good control over the brush.

Perfect for winged liner or tightlining.



Wearing Jet BlackJet BlackJet BlackJet Black liner on top and wing, Little black dressLittle black dressLittle black dressLittle black dress gel liner on the

bottom, and all the Motives eye shadowsMotives eye shadowsMotives eye shadowsMotives eye shadows.

Motives Pressed Eye Shadows


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SteelSteelSteelSteel is a warm pewter taupe with a shimmer finish. Pigmented, has great

colour payoff, and has a soft texture when applied without being chalky.


SunkissedSunkissedSunkissedSunkissed is a golden champagne shimmer. Looks a bit chalky in the pan but it

swatches smoothly with good pigmentation.

Verdict:Verdict:Verdict:Verdict: **** 4/5 stars


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Creme FreshCreme FreshCreme FreshCreme Fresh is a milky white with very slight shimmer. It's the least

pigmented of the bunch and a little powdery, but it applies smoothly on the

skin. Makes a great shade for the inner corners of the eyes, really brightens

them up.

Verdict:Verdict:Verdict:Verdict: ***` 3.5/5 stars

Bedroom EyesBedroom EyesBedroom EyesBedroom Eyes is a warm, caramel-bronze taupe with a shimmer finish. Super

pigmented, very soft texture, and applies on smoothly. It reminds me a little

bit of MAC's Satin TaupeMAC's Satin TaupeMAC's Satin TaupeMAC's Satin Taupe.


Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts: These are some really good quality eye shadows and I was

pleasantly surprised. They applied on really smoothly and lasted all day. I

love how all of them were a really soft texture. My favourites would have to

be SteelSteelSteelSteel and Bedroom EyesBedroom EyesBedroom EyesBedroom Eyes, super gorgeous! Their eye shadows are definitely

worth a try.

Verdict:Verdict:Verdict:Verdict: ****` 4.5/5 stars

Swatches:Swatches:Swatches:Swatches: Swatched without a primer or base.


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Wearing Creme FreshCreme FreshCreme FreshCreme Fresh in the inner corners, SunkissedSunkissedSunkissedSunkissed all over the lid and

underneath, and a mix of Bedroom EyesBedroom EyesBedroom EyesBedroom Eyes and SteelSteelSteelSteel on the outer v/crease area.

Motives Creme Eye Shadow (Brown Sugar)


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Swatch:Swatch:Swatch:Swatch:

Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts: I'm in love with this creme shadow! I'm a big fan of cream

shadows in general because they're so low-maintenance: a primer and shadow in

one! Brown SugarBrown SugarBrown SugarBrown Sugar is a sultry caramel brown with a slight rose gold tint.

Intense pigmentation in a soft texture that glides on extremely smoothly. I'm

dying to try out the rest of the colours!


Motives Lustrafy Mascara (Blackout)


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Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts: Like every mascara I've tried, there are pros and cons. I

like the full bristles and the fact that the mascara is really good at

separating and lengthening my lashes. There is virtually no clumping or

flaking which is a great bonus. The mascara doesn't really do anything to help

hold the curls of my Asian lashes, which tend to be stick straight and point

downward. I rate it a 4 because it's quite a decent mascara and would have

rated it perfect if it also held curls. I haven't found a mascara yet that

lengthens, holds curls, and is volumizing.


Motives Eye Base


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Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts: The eye base has an interesting formula. Unlike UrbanUrbanUrbanUrban

Decay, Shadow PotionDecay, Shadow PotionDecay, Shadow PotionDecay, Shadow Potion, which has a creamy/dewy consistency and applies in

that same dewy consistency, this eye base initially has a creamy consistency

but when you apply it on the skin, it transforms into more of a silky

consistency with a matte finish. I have dry lids so this base may not be the

best for me because this may leave dry patches for those who have dry lids.

For those with oily lids though, this base is perfect for you because of it's

silky matte finish! It does a good job of neutralizing the lids due to its

opaque coverage. Although I can't attest to it's anti-creasing power (I'm

mono-lidded), I can say that my shadows lasted all day in all its vibrant

glory. Kudos for its lasting power!


Motives Rich Formula Lipsticks


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RubyRubyRubyRuby is a matte scarlet red with pink undertones in a slight sheen finish.

Extremely pigmented and amazingly soft texture! The neutral shade of red looks

like it'd be flattering on all skin tones. Verdict:Verdict:Verdict:Verdict: ***** 5/5 stars


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Pink SugarPink SugarPink SugarPink Sugar is a light, rose-nude pink with gold flecks in a shimmer finish.

It's soft texture allows for smooth application. It's really sheer compared to

RubyRubyRubyRuby, more of a wash of tinted colour on the lips. It'd be good for a really

subtle day look.


Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts: Anyone who knows me, knows I'm a lipstick fiend! I

absolutely love the formula of these lipsticks! My lips tend to get dry so I

fully appreciate lipsticks that are moisturizing enough for me to wear on its

own. The formula on these babies are super soft and they apply very smoothly.

A pet peeve of mine when it comes to lipsticks is when they feel too heavy,

where I can uncomfortably feel the lipstick on my lips. I love how these

lipsticks feel light and comfortable on. The lipsticks would have to be my

favourites out of this line and I can't wait to get my hands on some more

colours. If you're going to get anything from this line, I'd recommend the

lippies!



Pink Sugar:Pink Sugar:Pink Sugar:Pink Sugar:


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Ruby:Ruby:Ruby:Ruby:


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Motives 40FY Lip Treatment


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Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts: Right off the bat, this lip treatment/balm smells so

delicious! It smells like mint chocolate peppermint and the scent reminds me

of LUSH's peppermint lip scrubLUSH's peppermint lip scrubLUSH's peppermint lip scrubLUSH's peppermint lip scrub. It's a pleasant minty scent and not at all

sickening. This treatment balm is suppose to hydrate your lips while making

them fuller and while I can't attest to whether it plumps my lips noticeably,

it is hydrating. It does make my lips slightly tingle so I'll provide a

follow-up review of its plumping claim once I've used the product for a longer

period of time.


Motives Lip Crayon(Neutral)



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Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts: I'm absolutely in love with this lip liner! Hands down the

perfect nude pink, my-lips-but-better shade that's really flattering! Very

pigmented with an extremely soft texture that glides on super smooth. A big

plus is that it's not drying which lip pencils tend to be. I've been wearing

this by itself, just paired with some lip balm underneath. I've already used

up a quarter of the pencil and am dying to get my hands on the other colours!


Wearing NeutralNeutralNeutralNeutral lip liner on its own.

Motives Lip Shine(Radiant Glow)


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Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts: Is a light coral pink with gold shimmer, very pretty. It's

pretty sheer and is more of a slight tint of colour when worn on its own. I

like my glosses to be opaque and pigmented but this works well as a layering

gloss. I really like wearing it with the Motives Netural lip crayonMotives Netural lip crayonMotives Netural lip crayonMotives Netural lip crayon. It's a

little less stickier and thick than a MAC lipglassMAC lipglassMAC lipglassMAC lipglass.

Verdict:Verdict:Verdict:Verdict: ***' 3.5/5 stars


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Wearing Radiant GlowRadiant GlowRadiant GlowRadiant Glow lip shine on top of NeutralNeutralNeutralNeutral lip liner.

Motives Perfecting Face Primer

Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts: I haven't tried too many face primers but I was impressed

by how this primer combined with the Motives Setting SprayMotives Setting SprayMotives Setting SprayMotives Setting Spray literally made my

makeup last all day. The primer has a liquid-like gel consistency which

quickly absorbs into the skin and leaves a smooth, matte finish. I have pretty

sensitive skin but it didn't irritate or break out my skin.



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Motives 10 Years Younger Makeup Setting Spray

Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts: I really enjoy this setting spray as it did make my makeup

last all day (combined with the Motives Perfecting Face PrimerMotives Perfecting Face PrimerMotives Perfecting Face PrimerMotives Perfecting Face Primer). It's

basically a watery mist that's very similar to MAC's Fix PlusMAC's Fix PlusMAC's Fix PlusMAC's Fix Plus. It didn't

sting or irritate my face nor did it leave a greasy/sticky finish. I also

really appreciate the fact that the product is not tested on animals!


Motives Essential Brush Set


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Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts:Overall Thoughts: This 7 piece brush set includes: blush brush, eye primer

brush, crease brush, lip brush, angled eyeliner brush, brow grooming brush,

and a eye shadow brush. These are some good quality brushes; the bristles are

super soft on all of them! The blush brush is the perfect size for applying

blush to my cheeks or contouring with bronzer. I really like the angled liner

brush because the bristles are soft but aren't flimsy. The shadow and crease

brushes all work well. It also comes with a convenient travel pouch I can

stash in my bag.


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La Vie En MayLa Vie En MayLa Vie En MayLa Vie En May 17 December 2013 19:53

Very cool and thorough review! I haven't heard of Motives before, but I

definitely have to check it out now. I've recently become obsessed with red

lipsticks and the 'Ruby' color looks perfect!

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