My Vellvette Box (April) :)

Hey ya ladies! I received my April Vellvette Beauty Box in the mail today. I am so happy that it arrived so soon. Here is a sneak peek for you ;)

This month's box is way better than the March box, but I still wished for a nail paint or a perfume sample. :P

I am glad to see Velvette teaming up with Motives, such a widely known international brand. You can check out the reviews of some Motives products that I did a while back.

Listing the products that I got in the box,

• Motives Mardi Gras Palette
• The Nature's Co. Red and Green tea Sunscreen Lotion
• Mary Kay extra emollient night cream
• NYX lipgloss in shade strawberry (Extra sample for the March offer)

Overall thought: I am happy to see the Motives palette in the box, but to be honest, I have too many palettes to finish up and this seems good to gift away to my friends. Nice to see a product from The Nature's Co. as I wanted to try out the brand, but why sunscreen (oh and it smells weird and muddy.....please spare my face and send something to try on body instead VT!), and the Mary Kay night cream seems too sticky to apply on face (maybe I would use it on hands, as my hands tend to get dry and flaky due to season change). As for the extra sample of NYX lipgloss, it seems that the Vellvette team is sending the surplus products of last few months as extra sample (like the Purely Pro blush in march box ...WHY?! =(( ...not fair VT!)

Oh please, please read the questionnaire I answered VT, before sending out the May Box. Hope to see some of my favourite products in the next box.

Motives® by Loren Ridinger's Lustrafy Mascara - Shade Black Out Review

Hey ya ladies, welcome back! :-h The Nor'westers have arrived here and finally we got some relief from the scorching heat, but it brought along the flu and sneeze bugs as companions and here I am down with slight fever for last two days! Ugghh!! :( But, feeling a little better now, hence thought of doing a post for you all.

Anyway, lets get started with today's product review and today the spotlight is on Motives® by Loren Ridinger's Lustrafy Mascara in shade Black Out, which I received long back but then forgot to use it and it was lying in my stash sealed for last few months until I opened it recently while organizing my stash. So here is my view on it after a few usages.

PRICE: $16.95

QUANTITY: 7g

WHAT IT CLAIMS:
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Primary Benefits of Motives® Lustrafy Mascara:                                    

• This exquisitely rich formula and oversized brush build thick, beautiful bodacious lashes with every swipe  
• Amazingly pulls up and curls lashes without having to use an eyelash curler, creating lashes so luscious everyone will think they are falsies  
• Non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic       
• Fortified with panthenol to lengthen and condition lashes                                          
• Creates smudge and flake-free, ultra glam catwalk lashes

What Makes Motives® Lustrafy Mascara Unique?
Intense lashes are a must with any look, day or night. Maximize the length and curl of your lashes with our smudge-free formula. The push up bra for your lashes, Motives Lustrafy Mascara lifts your lashes without the hassle of an eyelash curler. Lustrafy will give you incredible, eye-catching lashes with excellent definition and all day staying power."

SWATCH:

Bare Lashes

Two coats of mascara

 

MY EXPERIENCE: Well, as I told you that I have just started using the product. So when I opened the seal first time, I was disappointed to see the mascara so dried up. But, then I realised the consistency is actually very thick and gel like. On top of that, it has got a strong alcoholic smell and I thought the product must have expired, but I dared to use it anyway and thankfully, I didn't get any bad reaction. Motives® by Loren Ridinger's Lustrafy Mascara has a fat wand with volumizing bristles, that fails to add much volume but excels in adding length to my lashes. On two coats, my lashes look a bit long and thick but it doesn't provide much curl on its own as per the claims. Staying power is good and it doesn't make my lashes droopy or heavy. It dries up pretty fast on application so you should not waste time between two coats. But, I am not fond of it clumping my lashes together. It is not waterproof and I prefer it that way. But don't worry it isn't going to budge easily unless you actually try to remove it with water.

WHAT I LIKED:

• The mascara is easy to use and dries up fast on application so you don't need to wait for long to proceed with other parts of your makeup.
• It definitely adds length and a bit of volume to my lashes.
• Doesn't budge unless one tries to remove it.
• Available in two shades. Check here.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• Has got an alcoholic smell which I detest.
• Clumps the lashes together, hence won't suit people with sparse lashes.
• Availabilty in India is an issue.
• Quite pricey.

VERDICT: Since mascaras don't have a long shelf life, I don't see the point of investing much on them no matter how wide known/hyped the brand is. You can try this if you are not on a budget. 

RATINGS: 3.5 out of 5

**Product sent by PR for consideration but it doesn't influence my honest opinion! Read my disclaimer.  

Motives® Shape & Sculpt Duo Review and my first FOTD on B.B.B

Hey ya friends! Today I am back with another review of the Motives® Shape & Sculpt Duo. It is a two-in-one highlighter and matte contour powder that effectively sculpts and gives a desired shape to the face.

Since I am moderately new in the makeup arena, contouring and highlighting were far from my daily makeup routine. But after seeing gazillion makeup tutorials I am now a bit more confident in applying the same though I still have a long way to go to achieve the perfection of a pro. So I was really happy when I got to try this product.

PRICE:  $21.00 

QUANTITY: 10g

WHAT THEY CLAIM: 

Primary Benefits of Motives® Shape & Sculpt Duo:

• Two-in-one highlighter and matte contour powder
• Luxurious formula that glides on smoothly to highlight and sculpt
• Designed for all skin types
• Non-irritant formula
• Paraben, oil and fragrance free

What Makes Motives® Shape & Sculpt Duo Unique?

Double-sided compact that contains everything you need to highlight and contour like a pro. The dark side creates depth in areas such as the hollows of your cheeks. Using the light side brings the eye forward, highlighting areas such as the bridge of the nose or chin. Contouring can help accentuate and hide imperfect face structures, making you look your best every day.

SWATCH:

Okay now my FOTD. Please don’t laugh too much okay :P

I am not wearing any foundation or concealer here, only my Ponds TM as base, set with my Lakme Perfect Radiance compact, Maybelline CS Warm Me Up on lips, a cream lip gloss worn as blush along with the Motives® Shape & Sculpt Duo. This was actually unplanned; as I was just playing around with the stuff I got, so kindly ignore my comfort clothes and unkempt hair as it was really late. :P 

MY EXPERIENCE: Motives® Shape & Sculpt Duo comes in attractive packaging with a built in mirror. Both contour side and the highlighter side have a satin powdery finish and does not contain any glitter/shimmer particles hence absolutely perfect for both day and night makeup too if you don’t like blingy/sparkly cheeks. The product is real easy to apply and blends easily that even a naïve like me could do it. The contour shade is a bit dark and requires only a little amount to blend. The highlighter shade gives a nice sheen to the areas applied.

WHAT I LIKED:

• The two in one product makes it really easy for contouring and highlighting in limited time.
• Very smooth texture and easily blends.
• Comes in a sturdy packaging with a mirror inside and is travel friendly. However if there was a brush provided with it, it would have been a complete package.
• Doesn’t feel heavy on skin or clogs pores.
• The product contains a lot of quantity so the price is quite justified I guess.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• I think it comes only in one shade. Though that matches most of the skin tones, more shades for the contour would have been better.
• Availability is an issue. You can buy it from their website.

VERDICT: This is a fabulous product for contouring and highlighting at one go that gives a matte finish on your cheeks and complements your everyday makeup.

RATINGS:  4.5 out of 5

**Product sent by PR for consideration but it doesn't influence my honest opinion! Read my disclaimer.  

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Motives® Pressed Eye Shadows – Shades Studio 54 (Shimmer) and Star Struck (Shimmer) Review

Hey friends hope you had a great time on Christmas and enjoying the holidays. I am loving the chilly weather and the lazy afternoons. And the holidays are providing me with ample time to play around with my makeup stuff, plan for my blog posts and come up with some new ideas. :)

So today I would like to talk about the Motives® Pressed Eye Shadows that I received recently for review purposes. The shades that I got, Studio 54 and Star Struck are of shimmer variant.

  

PRICE:  $12

 

QUANTITY: 1.8g

WHAT THEY CLAIM:

Primary Benefits of Motives® Pressed Eye Shadow:

• Impeccable color retention that does not run or crease so you always look your best
• Even, smooth and silky application for a glamorous glow
• Deflects the light away from fine lines, skin imperfections and hyper-pigmentation, creating a flawless look
• Mix and match to create a soft, natural or dramatic look
• Paraben, fragrance and oil free

What Makes Motives® Pressed Eye Shadow Unique?

Ultra smooth and luxurious, these eye shadows are crease-proof and deflect the light away from fine lines to help visibly reduce the signs of aging for a bright, polished look. The Motives Pressed Eye Shadows have impeccable color retention that does not run or crease so you always look your best. They glide on ultra smooth with incredible hold, a flawless look, and a luxurious feel and finish. Take the guesswork out of looking gorgeous. The Motives Pressed Eye Shadow promises to give you the long-lasting, high-color look you have always wanted.

INGREDIENTS: Not mentioned.

SWATCH: 

Used Studio 54 all over lid full blown upto crease and Star Struck from browbone and blended till crease.

MY EXPERIENCE: The Motives® Pressed Eye Shadows arrived to me safely sealed in bubble wraps and outer cardboard box. So none of my products were broken. Both the eye-shadows are really beautiful on their own. I like to use them together and have tried them with and without bases. They blend easily and lasts long even without a base.

Shade Studio 54: It is a shimmer shade with duochrome effect of pink and purple, which I found really beautiful and quite unique. Blends easily, have smooth texture and no fallout. The shimmer particles are not at all OTT rather it comes as a sheen on the lids.

Shade Star Struck: It is a beautiful silver shade. This too blends nicely, and has smooth texture however the shimmer strays a bit around the eyes.

WHAT I LIKED:

• Smooth texture that blends easily.
• Nice pigmentation even without a base.
• Stays fresh and doesn’t crease even after 5-6 hours (that being the longest I have tested it on me) without a base.
• A huge array of selection of colors is available on their website.
• The packaging is really stylish and sturdy. I also liked how the shadows have the name Motives embossed on it.

WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:

• Availability is an issue.
• Price is a bit on the higher side when converted to INR.

VERDICT: I really liked the quality of these pressed eyeshadows and wish they were easily available here and was not so pricey. They surely have huge range of colors on every kind of finish and I am sure you will definitely find your favourite shade there. 

RATINGS:  4.5 out of 5

**Product sent by PR for consideration but it doesn't influence my honest opinion! Read my disclaimer. 

Product Information: Motives by Loren Ridinger

Hey gals! Today I would like to introduce to you a new line of cosmetics, Motives by Loren Ridinger.

About: Motives Cosmetics by Loren Ridinger was created so that every women, on any budget, could enjoy the high quality. Created with custom formulated cosmetics infused with anti oxidants and vitamins that enhance true beauty and nourish skin. Motives by Loren Ridinger is about feeling empowered, beautiful and achieving goals at an affordable price. 

About Loren Ridinger:  Loren Ridinger is Senior Vice President of Internet retailing giants marketamerica.com and SHOP.COM. 

She is creator of the award-winning cosmetics line, Motives® uber-luxurious skincare line, Cellular Laboratories™ and the solution-oriented product line, Fixx Solutions™. Loren is also founder of the exquisite jewelry collection, Loren Jewels®.

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I received some samples of Motives Cosmetics. Motives® Shape & Sculpt Duo, two Motives® Pressed Eye Shadow and Motives® Lustrafy Mascara. Here is a collective pic.

Will be reviewing them soon. Watch out this space for more.