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The Ten Comandments of Lipstick

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Every woman carries at least one lipstick in her bag at all times. Lipstick is the ultimate choice for anyone who wants a long wear on their lips. Well, now that fall is just around the corner and we know everyone is wondering just what colors are fall worthy and wearable for other seasons – take a look. Here are some rules to live by on lipstick basics for any season.

 

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Prime Your Lips
Start by using Motives Lip Lock, it will give you a lasting effect and will fill in any lines or imperfections you have in your lips.

Avoid Too Much Sparkle
Having too much shimmer can sometimes make you look seem cheap. Look for lipsticks with a creamy finish. Light reflection should come from moisture in the formula, not metallic pigments.

Be Bright and Be Right
Choose a bright shade based on your lips’ natural color not your skin tone. Women with pale lips look best in cheer red or coral; for naturally reddish lips, try hot pink, orange, or cranberry; for dark lips red and burgundy are ideal.  Try Motives Rich Formula Lip stick in Red Coral if you have pale skin, Hot Summer Nights for reddish lips, and Venetian Red for darker lips.

Look Good Nude
The best nude lip color is only slightly brighter or deeper than your skin tone. If you have pale skin look for something that has a hint of pink in it; like Motives Rich Formula Lipstick in Natural. Those with yellow or olive undertones or darker skin look best with sand beiges like Motives Rich Formula Lipstick in Flesh.

The Vampire Effect
Blue or black based shades that are too dark can be severe which causes you to look older and possibly even scary. Look for lipsticks with a berry undertone instead like Motives Rich Formula Lipstick in Berry Sexy.

Forget the Liner
Liner is no longer a must; todays lipsticks don’t bleed. To enhance your cupid’s bow or add symmetry, use Motives Lip Liner that best matches your lips, not your lipstick.

Be Soft
Careful application is good; however, clinical precision is not. Just smudge the border of your lips slightly to achieve a softer lip.

Start in the Middle
When applying any shade of lipstick, start at the center of your lips and blend color out towards the corners of your mouth.

Don’t Over Do It
Prevent a strong lipstick shade from looking too heavy by swiping it on just your bottom lip, pressing lips together and using your finger to distribute the color over your mouth.

Don’t Forget to Blot
To make you lipstick last longer, apply it straight from the tube, blot with a tissue and then swipe it on again. This will create a base and the second coat will then add shine and more coverage.

What do you think? Do you have any other tips that use use on a regular basis? Tell us!

Five Universal Beauty Basics

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With so many options when it comes to beauty products, it can be hard to choose what may look best. Listed here are the five most flattering beauty products that are sure to look good on everyone no matter age, skin tone or eye color.

Gold and Purple Eye Shadow

Gold eye shadow in the inner corners of the eyes will open anyone’s peepers and with purple‘s universal appeal and it’s neutral tone (not too warm nor too cool), it looks great on everyone.

Pink-Brown Lip Liner

Pink-brown lip liner is great for all skin tones, as it won’t look too pink for darker skin tones or too brown for fair skin tones.

Sheer Pink Lip Gloss

Because of it’s sheer quality and flattering hue, sheer pink lip gloss will complement most skin tones.

Dark Chocolate Eyeliner

A deep brown eyeliner is rich enough to show on darker skinned women and will not overwhelm fair skinned women.

Soft Pink Creme Blush

A soft pink creme blush that is neither too pink nor too red can be layered to look great on everyone!

Tell us, what are your tips for universally flattering products?

Fall Trends We Can’t Wait to Try

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While Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer, the warm temps tell us otherwise. However, it’s never too early to start preparing for the Fall looks we’ve been looking forward to trying.

Fashion designers have their own unique touch – and we don’t just mean the clothes! Michael Kors loves a bold cheek, Gucci showcases dark, romantic lips and Valentino focused on grey eye shadows. Keep reading to be in-the-know about these up-coming trends everyone will be wearing.

Simply Flushed

As seen on Michael Kors’ runway models, true blush is going to be huge this season. These flushed cheeks should look like you’ve just finished skiing or have been in a hot tub with your main squeeze. To get the look, try using a creme blush in a sideways V, with the tip of the V hitting the apples of your cheeks. For a look that lasts, apply a similar shade of pressed blush over the creme blush.

Image courtesy of Allure.com

Just Bitten Lips

The dark, romantic lip is back. The look for lips this Fall season is deep red or berry lips, as seen on the Gucci catwalks. For a look that is totally on trend, choose a color that resembles the color of your lips after just eating dark berries or plums. Keep your eyes simple to balance out this bold statement.

Images courtesy of Allure.com

Grey Eyes

From silver to slate, grey eye shadow is hitting the scene in Fall 2012. Diane von Furstenburg and Valentino showcased this trendy look on their runways, and the look is easily duplicated. The look can be done a couple different ways – you can either try using two shades from the same color family for a  dimensional look or apply a wash of color (using only one shade, all around the eye).

Images courtesy of Allure.com

So, my lovelies, which of these Fall looks are you dying to try?


Rules of the Red Lips

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Motives Cosmetics Certified Trainer, Vanessa Corn offered some information on how to get the best looking lips – Red Lips. Take a look at these ways to improve your look when it comes to red lips!

Wearing a red lip is always bold and fun, but there are things to be aware of when choosing this as your look. Here are some suggestions as to how to wear it best:

1. If going for the full red blast, be sure to line your lips to keep them from feathering. Red is the most noticeable when this happens, and is not easy to remove!
2. Red means that the attention will be on your lips. Don’t make them fight for that attention by pairing it with dark eyes. Keep them light, neutral, and natural. A bit of brown or taupe shading, a couple sweeps of mascara, and that’s it!
3. Also keep your cheeks fairly neutral by just using a bit of bronzer to contour, or a natural shade of blush. The Motives Blush Bronzer Duo is a great shade for anyone.
4. Make sure your eyebrows are filled in, if necessary (and it is usually necessary!). This will balance the bold red with the rest of your face. For a fantastic, clean look, use Motives Essential Brow Kit.
5. A thin line of black liquid liner is a great complementary look for red lips. Motives Luxe Precision Eye Line is a great felt-tip marker-style liner, and you can make a very thin line, or build it up to a thicker line. But again, don’t make your lips complete with your eyes!

Simple rules and guides to live by, and your lush red lips will be screaming for attention!

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What do you think of these tips? Tell us!

Thick Lip Tricks

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There are tricks to plumping your lips, making them appear fuller, and creating your own lip lines – but do these tricks really work? Our experts say yes – but we want you to be the judge. Try these tips out and see if they work for you.

1. Remove any dead skin by buffing your lips. The easiest way to do this is to make sure they are damp and then gently buff away the dead skin. Check out our blog on How to Achieve Kissable Lips
2. Erase your existing lip lines by covering your lips with your foundation.
3. Draw a line using a lip liner (we suggest Motives Lip Crayon) and line just slightly above your natural line on your top lip and along your bottom lip.
4. Color in your lips with the lip liner – covering all of the way to your new lines.
5. Pick out your lipstick and apply it over the lip liner
Tip: Start at the center of your lip and work your way out.
6. Apply lip gloss to the center of your top and your bottom lip.
7. Smack those luscious lips and admire how full they look.

Couretsy of Makeup2s.com

Do you have thin lips and have other tips on making them appear fuller? Tell us in the comments section below!

Stay on Trend with Nude Eye, Bold Liner

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Here at Market America corporate headquarters, we love our Motives by Loren Ridinger products as much as you do! I love using our products to be trendy.

For example, one of the hottest trends right now is a nude eye and lip with a bold liner. So I decided to give this a go with our Motives Luxe Precision Eye Liners in Sapphire and Turquoise. This combination makes my eyes pop in an easy way that anyone can do.

I even made sure to pair the look with these great earrings! But you know the best part? These great eye liners are on special! Now that’s beauty on a budget! What do you think of this look?

Bold Liner with a Nude Eye is on trend

Kim Yow is the Motives Manager. You can follow her on Twitter @KimberlyYow1.

Motives for La La in Premiere Issue of Cosmopolitan for Latinas

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Motives® for La La Mineral Lip Shine in Drama Queen is featured in the premiere issue of Cosmopolitan for Latinas! It is so exciting to be a part of the first ever issue of the magazine. Cosmopolitan for Latinas launched May 1st and is a hot new women’s magazine from the publishers of Cosmopolitan. It’s all the things you love about Cosmo with an added Latin flare.

We are honored to be featured in the first issue in an article about travel bag essentials; what’s needed to stay gorgeous when you are away from home.

Cosmopolitan for Latinas

courtesy of Cosmopolitan for Latinas

Motives® for La La Mineral Lip Shine is a fan favorite for sure. I’m not really a big lipstick fan, so lip shines are a perfect pop of color for me. I absolutely love this lip shine, from the brush applicator to glossy – but not sticky – look it gives you. And let’s not forget that it has a mineral-based formula. What more could you ask for in a lip shine?

Go pickup a copy of Cosmopolitan for Latinas today and tell us what you think!

How to Apply Bold Lip Color

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Bold lip colors can be the perfect pop of color to brighten your look. With tangerine as 2012’s hottest new color for lips, learning how to apply bold lip color flawlessly is a must.

Here’s our fool-proof method for bold lips:

Start by applying a small amount of creamy lipstick, like Motives Mineral Lipstick in Classic, to the middle of your lips. Using your Motives Detailing Brush, blend the color outward toward the edges of your lips, making sure to be precise around the corners of your lips for a crisp look.

Using a brush is essential–blending your bold lip color helps evenly distribute the color to keep the look pouty instead of severe. To reapply throughout the day, make sure you keep your lip brush handy.

Take a cue from actress Camilla Belle and pair bold lips with classic eye makeup.

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Do you have any tips for us on bold lips? Tell us in the comment section below!

How to choose the right lip product

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Choosing the right lip product — with all the choices out there — can be an overwhelming process. Here’s my breakdown to help you choose the product that works best for you.

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What’s your favorite lip product?

Motives Rich Formula Lipstick: high color pay-off, comes in a creamy formula that requires few touchups throughout the day.

Motives Mineral Lipstick: full color with a smooth creamy texture. Contains Vitamin E to help condition and protect lips from environmental factors.

Motives Collagen Core Lipstick: creamy lipstick-like formula with a collagen core running throughout the lipstick. Helps replenish moisture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Motives Lip Boost: full color, long wear lipstick formula with the volumizing effect of Lip Plumper.

Motives Full Color Lip Shine: full color with a glossy finish.

Motives Lip Shine: sheer coverage with medium color pay-off, combines color and shine in one formula.

Motives Lip Plumper: medium color pay-off gloss formula with volumizing technology to plump lips instantly.

With so many choices, we’re sure you will find a Motives lip product you will love!

What are your favorite Motives lip products?

How to Achieve Kissable Lips

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Tired of overly chapped and dehydrated lips that create a blotchy look when lipstick is applied? The secret to moisturized smackers with a smooth texture is buffing! Crazy idea right?

Sometimes, just like your skin, you have to buff off the top layer to get to the fresh skin – same thing for your lips.

How to achieve Kissable Lips

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Try these few steps to create a smooth canvas:

  1. Exfoliate damp lips with a tooth brush for about 30 seconds in a circular motion. This will whisk dead skin cells away leaving your lips appearing fuller.
  2. Make sure your lips are dry and then apply a lip balm to moisturize and rehydrate.
  3. Blot your mouth with a tissue until your lips feel moisturized but no longer sticky.
  4. Outline your mouth with the tip of a lip stain pen or a lip liner. One you have lined your lips you can start to fill in the rest with either the lip stain pen or your favorite lipstick.
  5. Once the color has dried, seal it with a hydrating lip balm for shine and moisture.

Need a good lip balm? Check out Motives Hydrating Lip Balm or Motives 40FY Lip Treatment. Another good item is Motives Vitamin C Lip Treatment because it helps your lips resist chapping.

Quick Tip: To keep your lips looking luscious and plump, buff your lips before bed and slather them with some type of lip balm. Remember to keep your lips moisturized throughout the day.

Tell us: what are your secrets to kissable lips?