Motives by Loren Ridinger

Motives by Loren Ridinger

There is a fairly new cosmetic and skin care line that is just amazing! It’s called Motives by Loren Ridinger. I was lucky enough to have tried some wonderful products that I absolutely love and are a staple in my daily routine. With Motives, there is something for every skin tone, skin type and every taste. They have a wide and extensive variety of quality products. I’d say they’re up to par with Chanel and Dior, at a fraction of the cost! Who doesn’t love spending less and getting the same results?!

What I tried:

Photo Finish Pressed Powder in “Neutral”

This is a full coverage foundation that comes in a really beautiful compact equipped with a full-sized mirror and an sponge applicator for easy and quick application.

What Motives says:

“You can have picture-perfect skin in any light, from every angle and at any time of day. Let this powder float across the skin while providing outstanding full coverage. Designed to be worn as a foundation but can be worn over foundation for extra special coverage and a flawless finish leaving the skin with a natural radiant glow. This powder is designed for women of all skin types and all skin colors. Don’t worry about getting caught in a bad picture, look photo session ready any time of day with Motives Photo Finish Powders.”

What I say:

This pressed powder makes my skin look radiant and absolutely flawless. When I first received this product, I thought there was no way I could use this alone as a foundation..I was absolutely wrong! This covers blemishes, hides redness and gives your face a beautiful natural glow, while still feeling incredibly light weight! It feels like you’re hardly wearing any make up! For summer months, this is just amazing.

I also used this over a tinted moisturizer, and the results also came out flawless! I loved it! You can play around with this and use it either alone or in combination with light weight foundations or any kind of foundation, and get amazing results!

Pressed Blush in “Naughty”

This is a powder based blush that comes in a convenient packaging that can easily be used on the go or thrown into your purse for easy access.

What Motives says:

“Breathe new life into your cheeks with this long lasting, smooth blending and high color blush while minimizing the look of imperfections and visible pores. The Motives Pressed Blush has a soft and luxurious texture that can be worn by all skin types, helping skin look renewed, naturally healthy and flawless. The Motives Pressed Blush instantly erases the look of imperfections and visible pores, ensuring that your skin looks smooth and polished.”

What I say:

These blushes are definitely some of the best blushes I have ever used. I have really sensitive, acne prone skin, so I can’t use just any blush on my face. I usually am very faithful to Chanel blushes, because I feel they don’t break me out and glide on ultra smooth and are give me a nice, buildable color. After trying Motives blushes, I am officially unfaithful!

These blushes go on silky smooth and make your skin feel great. They definitely minimize pores and imperfections. They are very pigmented and you get a lot for your money with these blushes. I now reach for this almost everyday, unless I am not wearing make up that day. The colors are gorgeous and they feel and look beautiful.

Pressed Bronzer in “Miami Glow”

Motives makes 2 bronzers that will suit ALL skin types, to give a healthy, summer glow to all!

What Motives says:

“With a soft and silky feel, the Motives Pressed Bronzer provides a radiant summer glow during any season or can be used to provide definition to enhance facial features. This excellent formula allows for flawless application, and is great for all skin types and colors.”

What I say:

Putting this on will make you glow with such a natural looking color that makes you look like you just got back from the Bahamas! The great thing about these bronzers is that you can build it to your liking very quickly and easily. You can add more or less to suit your needs. A lot of bronzers sometimes go on too dark and it isn’t too easily to blend out to get the color of your preference, not with Motives!

These, like the pressed powders are again silky smooth! The texture is great and the colors last ALL DAY! I can put it on at 9am for work, and it will still be on at 7:30 when I am getting home, talk about great! Not to mention, if you put on just a dab, it looks so natural looking!

Dual Perfection Pressed Powder in “Neutral Rose”

This is a creamy and smooth powder that can be used as a foundation or as a finishing powder on top of foundation for a beautiful finish.

What motives says:

“Luxurious long wear formula with a creamy, soft feel and smooth even application that will leave your skin looking natural, renewed, even and flawless. The Motives Dual Perfection Powder can be used dry as a classic powder foundation or can be used wet as a liquid foundation, either way it will give you the coverage you need in a soft-silky formula designed to provide superior, smooth and even coverage.”

What I say:

WOW! This powder is extremely soft with a nice creamy feel that is not too heavy or overpowering. It feels luxurious on the skin and evens out the skin instantly. I use this over my regular foundation to conceal my zits and imperfections, and it does a great job! I even used this once as my foundation, and my skin looked even, healthy and fresh. I love this powder! They also have a shade for everyone!

You can use this wet or dry for added convenience! I love products that allow you to do that, this is such a fantastic product!

Timeless Prescription Anti Blemish Lotion

This is an overnight spot treatment that creates miracles!

What motives says:

“Timeless Prescription® Anti-Blemish Lotion is an excellent overnight spot treatment for pimples. Timeless Prescription Anti-Blemish contains active ingredients, such as calamine and salicylic acid to calm reddened skin and reduce swelling associated with acne.”

What I say:

This product is simply a miracle! I had this huge, red zit on the top of my nose that was embarrassing and I just had to get rid of it. Everything else I was trying to do to it, just made it more irritated, until I used this!

I rubbed some of it on my zit before I went to bed, and by the time I woke up in the morning (about 8 hours later), it looked drastically different. The redness was barely there and the swelling went down a lot! It was barely noticeable when I put some concealer on it. I was no longer embarrassed at the office, and didn’t feel like everyone was staring at my red zit! I also use this for some of my forehead acne, which is less severe, and this really does the trick!

No More Shine Makeup Setting Spray

A lightweight mist that sets your make up and is essential for oily skin!

What motives says:

“Say goodbye to shine with Motives revolutionary No More Shine Makeup Setting Spray. This innovative, weightless mist contains an oil control system that absorbs excess oil and controls surface shine, so anyone with oily skin can now have perfect looking makeup for hours on end. By cooling down your makeup surface by 20°F, it stops it from sliding and meltdown without excessive drying so you get a matte look for up to 16 hours. Works great with 10 Years Younger Setting Spray.”

What I say:

This product is absolutely essential for oily skin. I too have terrible combination skin and my make up sweats off and my face was always extremely oily and my face would look greasy after just a few hours of doing things in the summer months. Not attractive! I started using this and it not only sets your make up, and helps it stay on for hours, but it also absorbs the oil in your skin, making your skin look great when it is hot in the summer months or even any season!

This product is extremely lightweight and scentless! SCORE! It comes in a convenient spray bottle for super easy, stressless usage. For those of you who like your make-up to stay put ALL day or those of you with oily skin, definitely give this product a try. You won’t regret it!

Overall:

Loren Ridinger’s line of Motives is a hit. They are quality products and they have something for everyone. They have quality products to suit any budget!

Swatches from left to right:

Questions/Pricing:

• Photo Finish Pressed Powder, $24.50
• Pressed Blush, $13.50
• Pressed Bronzer, $21.00
• Dual Perfection Pressed Powder, $25.00
• Timeless Prescription Anti-Blemish Lotion, $19.95
• No More Shine Makeup Setting Spray, $29.00

If you have any questions regarding the line, I strongly suggest e-mailing Lori Carden. She is a representative of Motives and is extremely knowledgeable of the line and is one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. She will answer any questions you have in detail and she will even suggest products she think will work for you. LoriCarden@rocketmail.com.

You can visit the Motives website to purchase:

www.motives-makeup.com

Until next time, stay fabulous!
-L