Motives Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation Review

Hello Beautiful People! Its been forever and a day since I've sat down to write a blog! Life has been changing and keeping me busy-in all good ways of course! So it feels good to sit here this morning,drinking my coffee, and letting you guys know about a new found love for makeup I have found.

Recently, I have become an owner of yet another business. YES! ANOTHER!
Motives by Loren Ridinger!Motives is an amazing makeup and skincare line and probably the best decision I've made in a long time! Are you on Instagram? Go follow @motivescosmetics . They have more followers than any of the leading name brand cosmetics!
Before I get carried away and tell you about this line, I want to talk about my new favorite foundation and all the reasons I love it.

Many of you have been following me for a long time now,and watched my spend a fortune on products trying to find the absolute best one. You watched me love, hate, and infatuate with many foundations. I would spend  anywhere from $10-$50 on foundations, just for every single one to have a flaw in the end (Except for maybe one). Along with $40 on foundation, I'd spend an extra $40 on a primer to get best results. That was $80 just to cover my face! But I'm telling you,no more ladies! No more spending ridiculous amounts on foundations just to be disappointed. It took me awhile to sit down and write this post because I wanted to make sure I wasnt in the "Honeymoon Phase" of a product, where I love it for a week or two and then notice a flaw.I've tested out this foundation for you guys for a month now.  So are you ready for this? Ready for my testimony and my secret to a flawless face?

Motives Liquid Poweder Mineral Foundation

What is it?

" A 3-in-1 foundation that provides the superior, buildable coverage of a crème foundation while offering SPF and primer, with the natural-looking, sheer finish of a powder foundation. This foundation hides discolorations and covers skin with a fine, light-diffusing layer to minimize pores and imperfections for clear, satiny-smooth skin under any lighting."

In other words,  its a PRIMER, FOUNDATION, and SUNSCREEN all in one!

Say what girl? Get out of town! It buildable, and you can reapply through out the day without looking or feeling cakey.

Benefits

• Created using the newest technology with a built-in invisible shield, rich polymers and silicone that protect the skin while smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles
• Exclusive multi-mineral complex helps protect skin and complements any complexion                                              
• Vitamins C&E provide antioxidant protection and vitamin A conditions the skin                                                        
• One step process with primers, silicone and SPF 15 all in one formula              
• Free of oil, wax, dye and talc                       
• Micro diffusers keep skin looking flawless

In Other words. My skin has NEVER reaccted to a foundation so well. Even with a primer, and powder,I found my foundatins melting off around my nose and chin. With this foundation, I have never once applied a primer before hand and my makeup lasts all day! (no exaggeration). 

I easily get clogged pores, and it was mainly from wearing makeup all day every day. But with the Liquid Powder Foundation, my skin still breathes! I always felt like I was taking one step back with my cleansing routine.I'd unclog all my pores, just to see them back in the next day or two.My skin has never felt so good after taking my makeup off!Its smooth and clean.I've noticed my "problem areas" on my face are no longer a problem. No more do I stand in the bathroom squeezing little white heads,because, they simply aren't there!
These are pictures of clients of mine. See how they rock motives? 

The minute you start  blending this foundation, it because  a velvety powder texture. It leaves no residue, cakeyness, or dryness. Most mineral makeup comes in a loose,messy powder version, but this isn't that, and its by far the best Mineral Foundation I have ever tried. Since it is buildable, it's great for touchups at work or anywhere!

Packaging: 

Sleek black tube.

How to apply:

Sponge or foundation Brush

Where can you find it?

http://www.sierrasmotives.com

Cost: $29.95

Rating:10 out of  10

I promise you ladies,this is something you'll want to get your hands on.It has changed my makeup game and I want it to change yours.

L'OREAL Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

Hello lovely people and Happy Wednesday!
So I was out shopping the other day, knowing that I was running low on my Kat Von D Lock-it Foundation, I thought I'd just swing into Ulta and pick up my all time favorite Tarte Foundation. However,I was at WalMart first and of  course I found myself in the makeup aisles.
After purchasing and loving L'Oreals Infallible Setting  Spray, I stood in the aisle debating whether or not to pick up the foundation as well. So after swatching on my hand and jawline, I decided to give it a go.And hey, for $12  instead of $38 I wasn't going to complain.

I find this foundation to be very comparable to Mac ProLongwear foundations. I was very surprised on the amount of coverage it came with. It went on very smooth when I used a damp Real Techniques Beauty Sponge. With my KatVonD Foundation I was having problems with oils around my nose.Normally,I do not have oily skin so I wasn't quite sure why this was happening. But I would have a perfect makeup application and within a few hours it would come off around my nose.

I am VERY pleased with the long-wearing capability of this Loreal founndation, and it doesn't come off around my nose! I also love the color selections. They tend to have more of a yellow/warm base which is perfect for my red skin, I can easily say this beats my Revlon Color Stay , HolyGrail.

This foundation has:
Demi Matte/Semi Matte Finish
Wears up to 24hrs
Light texture but full coverage
Oil Control

Pro Matte comes in 12 different shades! I picked it up in shadeGolden Beige and I just love it!
Since this is a matte foundation, those with dry skin should moisturize before hand.
And course, I used the Infallible Setting Spray for longer lasting results.I'm very impressed with this line so far and I'm excited to try more ofit!

Review,Review,Review!( Loreal,Cover Girl, GlamGlow,It's a 10)

Oh my..It's been almost a month since my last post! Why didn't anyone tell me?!
Life has been crazy, and I know I say that in almost every post-but seriously. We have been bust remodeling the salon and I've been working 10-12 hour days. And on top of that Lee and I have been remodeling our new home on our down time because we will be moving in this weekend!YIKES!
Anyywhooo, a couple weeks ago I had a haul video, and if you haven't seen it yet,here it is for you!

I have a a few items to review for you guys! And I thought I would just combine them all instead of doing seperate posts-Doing videos are so much fun and easier but for now, this is all I can offer.So sit back, and prepare yourself for a long, not so boring post!

1. Cover Girl Clump Crusher Extension Mascara
Shout out to my girl Liz( My boyfriend's sister//my twin who is 10 years older) for telling me to put this mascara in my basket. I bought it and it literally sat in the package for 3 weeks before I remembered I had it,I had just found my Too Faced Queen Size mascara that I lost and I wanted to play around with that. But once again, another high-end mascara disappointment. You all know I hate my eyelashes and they suck. Falsies were a go to. But then the heavens (well actually Liz- same thing) pretty much dropped this mascara in my Ulta bag and just like that I have a new favorite. Cover Girl- you really did it this time. I LOVE it. the brush is amazing, it doesn't clump, it volumizes while extending length at the same time. I can apply2-3 coats and be clump free. Like..can we just take a second to thank Cover Girl.

Why I love this Mascara:
Applies Evenly

• Bold Look
• Curls
• Defines & Separates
• Doesn't Clump
• Great Brush
• Lengthens

Cover Girl has a Clump Crusher and then Clump Crusher Extension. If you are interested in this mascara make sure you buying the one that says Extension. This mascara retails at $7.99 and is readily available at most drugstores.


2. Loreal Infalliable Makeup Setting Spray
So  this product was released in stores probably about a month ago but I am still only seeing it in a handful of stores. I have been a lover of Urban Decay Setting Spray for probably 2 years now. But when I was running low on it, and at $30 a crack, I decided to give the Loreal Spray a try instead. Before I begin this review, I just wanted to point out that UD is actually owned by L'oreal, which would probably explain why the ingredients lists for both products are very similar. Both products perform very similarly. I almost don't even notice a difference between the abilities of both products on extending the wear of my makeup. But i will be doing a video soon to go into details about the two.

I just want to say, I love the packaging of this product: sleek black spray reminiscent of high-end products, which fits well within my beauty collection, as space is always an issue,There is no scent I love the price, and it works.
I first saw this offered at our hometown shopko for $18 so I decided to hold off. But then I found it in a WalMart for $15,so I did it,I bought it. If you are looking for a makeup setting spray and not looking to splurge,I would definitely recommend this one. I just want to say a shout out to all the drug store lines for stepping up their game and saving me some moola!

3. It's a 10 Whipped Styling Balm.
First off- I'm all about that pink can. Instant winner. It's a 10 products claim to do 10 things in one product.This product:

• Intensely Smoothes
• Softens
• Hydrates
• Reduces Breakage
• Protects Color Treated Hair
• Humidity Resistant
• Nourishes Damaged Hair
• Prolongs Blow Dried Style
• Smoothes Frizz
• Improves Elasticity

If you color, highlight, use heat products in your hair, you all need this in your life. This is no joke. This product smells amazeballs and a little goes a long way. I've used this product three times now and all I can do is wonder where has this product been my whole life?!  I just put some in after I shampoo my hair and comb it through and let dry. My hair is so soft and silky-its unbelievable!  This is a very new product for this line and I haven't seen it in the stores yet but I have found it on Amazon. I believe it retails for around $20. I get mine for half the price being a professional cosmetologist, but I believe it it is worth every penny. I can't even put into words how much I love this product. If your hair is distressed-you need this,like, yesterday.

4. GlamGlow SuperCleanse Foaming Facewash

So Lee and I are walking around the mall and we pass Sephora. He says to me, "Are you sure you don't want to go in here"and I proceeded to tell him I didn't have a reason to and I have other things on my list today.So we passed by(heartbreaking, I know).Then on the way back through he asked me once more if I wanted to go in and I still said no.Well then I saw a huge sign in the window with GlamGlow on it, but it wasn't their normal face mask. GlamGlow has done another amazing thing...they turned their masks into foaming face washes. OMG. Does anyone else get excited reading this?! Well then of course I had to go into Sephora and I went straight for it, dropped$39 bucks on it and walked out a happy camper.There were no ands,ifs,or buts about it. It was mine.

What this product does(From the GlamGlow site)

Based on the top selling SUPERMUD Clearing Treatment, SUPERCLEANSE™ is the natural next step in the SUPER family for problematic skin. The revolutionary daily cleanser transforms from mud into a foaming lather to dissolve oil and makeup—rinsing away pore-clogging debris and impurities. It’s designed to reduce the appearance of skin imperfections and create a mattified, super clear 

I'm so happy with this product. I love the fact it is formulated without  Parabens, Sulfates ,and Phthalates . And everywhere you look, it is 5 star rated!I feel like my pores that typically turn into little bumps have been reduced significantly which was my main reason for purchase. It's not too harsh which allows you to use twice a day for best results. I love the packaging of this product..my only concern is traveling. Not that I'm going on a plane anytime soon but I feel this lovely product wouldn't be coming with me if I had too because it is so large..:(   I seriously will recommend this product over and over. However, if you tend to have dry skin, i would look in their blue bottle which is the Hydrating form of this product, which I might try..because..well I can..well I want them all....

Okay,okay,okay.That was only four products but I still have more on the way..like a couple shampoos I've been trying out and some more drugstore makeup. Also-I am very close to an Empties Video! Yayyyy! So stay tuned! 

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Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation Review

Hello everyone!  I have tried anand now have fallen in love with a new drugstore foundation! Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation.  I found this product when I was looking for the New Maybelline Fit Me Matte foundation at my local shopko. However,  not surprising, my shopko did not carry it. I turned around in the aisle and found this foundation. And let me tell you, I'm glad I did!
The 3-in-1 Foundation claims to be a Primer,foundation and concealer all in one. Let me just tell you how I really feel about it!

1.) COLOR SELECTION is very great - I use 832 nude beige.

2) HAS A PUMP!! Yay! could never figure out why colorstay couldn't add a pump to their bottle. My only problem with the pump is that it doesn't reach all the way to the bottom. So I forsee getting to the bottom to be a difficult task.

3) LONG WEARING! This stuff does not budge!! I'm talking applying it 7am in the morning, then going through an entire day at the salon.Strangely, it looks even better as the day wears on. You will need a good makeup remover/wipes to remove this as it is so long wearing!!

4) DOES NOT FEEL HEAVY! and I would say it is medium to full coverage which is buildable if necessary.As I have ALOT of rosecea/redness I  like the full to medium coverage! I use my fingers to apply and it goes on wonderfully and easy to apply then set it in with my beauty blender.

5) GREAT FOR COMBO/OILY SKIN - the finish of this foundation is quite matte in comparison to the colorstay which had a little more of a dewy finish.I don't think this product is good for ladies with dry skin as it is very matte and oil absorbing.

4) PRICE - only around $10 which is the same as Revlon Color Stay.

This is seriously an amazing foundation and I find its probably going to be a holy grail of mine. LOVE IT!

New Year Resolutions( 2015)

Hello everyone! It is the new year-which means it's time to make goals to better yourself. I had a hard time coming up with resolutions this year. As much as I want to get into shape- I don't want to be part of that cliché that everyone partakes in. So I thought of a few small things that I can attack.

1. Get rid of/Stop buying clothes

 

2. Boost up my savings account

 

3.Pay off debts

 

4. Eat healthier/ drink more water

 

5.Be the best business owner/partner I can be

 

 

 

1. Get Rid of/Stop buying clothes

This is one my boyfriend and I came up with together. I am a clothes hoarder. Looking around, I cannot believe the amount of clothes I have. My laundry is like a bottomless pit, I constantly have full laundry baskets.And I guess I never took the time to go through my clothes. But when I would go through them I'd find myself thinking "but I might wear this sometime." Ugh. It's such a problem. And then I find myself wanting to buy a new outfit for an event and it all really adds up! So, my goal is to clean out my closets( as hard as it's going to be) and get rid of stuff. And to go with that. try my hardest not to buy new things to replace the old. Not only does buying new clothes take a tole on my closet, but also my wallet! It needs to stop.

 

2.Boost up my savings account.

Okay, if we're being honest, I don't have a savings account. I keep all my money in one account. I like to have immediate access to my money but that's where I get myself in trouble. I want to be able to put money aside and not have constant access to it. I have done really well the past month or so on saving money. I like to leave my tips in a basket at work and not take them home until the end of the week. This way, I can't spend what's in my pocket and it adds up fast week after week.

 

3. Pay off debts.

I have two shopping credit cards. One to Maurices and one to Victoria Secrets. I have good credit so they keep upping my allowance, and both cards sit at $1,000. Now, I have not used the full thousand and I do not intend to. But it is very tempting to just walk into one of those stores and just swipe. So I would like to pay off both the cards and be done with them. And once I'm finished with those cards, I can focus solely on my school loans

 

4.Eat healthier/drink more water.

I am terrible at drinking water. I have gotten better over the past year, but the goal for this time around is to do even better. I had been on a Dr.Pepper kick for the last month or so and that just needs to stop. Today is my first day without a soda when I started the work day. As far as eating healthier, I'd just like to cut back on junk foods and add more fruit or vegetables into my diet. I did start my gym membership back up because it's too cold to do anything outside. Yesterday was my first day back to the gym and I'm excited to see where the journey takes me. However let me just say..the struggle was real. There were a lot of times I almost backed out of going. But I went.Alone. Which is probably the worst part. And there were so many times I just wanted to stop running on the treadmill and go get cheese fries. But I didn't. So go me! One step at a time right?

 

5. Be the best business owner/partner that I can be.

I came into 2015 as a business owner/partner. My mom and I purchased a salon together. At age 20, I have a lot to learn. I think my biggest challenge will be learning not to be so headstrong when it comes to difference in opinions with my mom. I'm excited to learn from her and have her learn from me. I have no doubt that this business will be successful and I'm going to try my hardest and give it 110%. But just know, none of this would be possible without the support from our clients and family.

 

 

 

With all that being said,bring on 2015!

-Sierra

Question and Answer!

Hello everyone! And HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Long time no blog. :( I'm sorry.It's been hectic in my life! I am now a salon owner for those of you who did not know! Yay!
Anyway, I put out on my facebook page and instagram a Questions and Answer post. I let my followers ask any kind of questions they wanted. I filmed a video and made it super awesome...and then I had troubles getting it to save..sad face. So I couldn't post it. So here I am ,doing the next best thing- typing a blog. Shall we begin?

Q:Have you used ProActive products before?

A: I have not. I have been very fortunate to never suffer from acne. All through middle school and high school I have had pretty clear skin (other than black heads and such). So I have never had a reason to use their products.

Q: Where does a novice start to build a beauty routine?

A: If you're talking where to start on products- start with your basics;especially if you're a mother and don't have time for all the fancy things such as highlighting and contouring. Take time in the makeup section to find out what you like. Try out a foundation with some mascara and eyeliner. Foundation and mascara is the one thing I don't leave the house without. It doesn't have to be anything over the top, But for the nights you do feel like primping- pick up an eyeshadow pallet to jazz up your eyes a bit. Most drugstores carry a ton of different variations

Q: What size/brand curling iron do you use

A: I use HotTools at home and in the salon and the size varies from 1inch to 1 1/2 inch barrel-depending if I wear my extensions or not. Hot Tools can be found at Ulta.

Q:What is a good conditioner for fine hair.

A: I cannot give you an exact brand because I do not have fine hair. But, look for the ingredient PENTHENOL. This ingredient penetrates into the hair strand to make it stronger. So if you find a conditioner with this ingredient, you should be safe. And as far as shampoos for fine/oily hair- look for the same ingredient, but also, stay away from the "creamy/lotion" like texture/look. You want something that is clear. And try using a clarifying shampoo like once a week, and also dry shampoo will really help. I cannot stress that enough.

Q: What is a good brand for Dry Shampoo?

A: My favorite is Redken Pillow Proof. That is the dry shampoo that I have on hand.

Q:Best contouring product. High end and drugstore

A: I do not using any high end contouring products. The only thing I use that is highend is my Too Faced Medium Chocolate Bronzer to set my contour. As far as drugstore, I usually Maybelline Fit Me Foundation Stick in shade 350, otherwise I use Loreal True Match Blendable Liquid Foundation.

Both work great for an easy application

Q: Best eye makeup?

A: I have very good luck with mascara and eyeliner products from CoverGirl and Maybelline. As far as eyeshadow- my Naked Pallets and Lorac Pro Pallet, and Chocolate Bar Pallet are my go-tos.

Q: Best hair washing product?

A: Anything that your stylist recommends in a salon. Seriously.Cannot stress this enough.

Q:Best Makeup from WalMart

A: Foundation wise; Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Foundation or Revlon Color Stay

Mascara: Loreal Voluminous Mascara or Cover Girl Clump Crusher

Eyeliner: Maybelline Unstoppable 

Q:Best way to make your hair grow faster?

A: I advice coconut oil treatments or aloe vera gel treatments. Both of these stimulate hair growth and leave your hair feeling great. Biotin or Prenatal Vitamins. Drink lots of water. And keep up on your trims.

Q:How do you use Biore Nose Strips with a nose ring?

A: My nose ring is a hoop that is connected all the way through. So I just put the strip over top and pull off starting from the opposite side.If I am wearing a stud ring, I just take it out and proceed. I've had my nose pierced for almost 6 years so it will not close on me in 15min.

Q:Urban Decay Naked Pallets or Too Faced Chocolate Bar.

A: OMG. What a hard question. I didn't think it would be so hard to answer, but I love them both! I've been using my Naked3 almost daily lately. But I love all the brown neutral shades of the chocolate bar. Ahh! I'm going to have to say Too Faced Chocolate Bar.Just for the amount of brown/neutral shades it has.Plus it cost less and smells like  chocolate and it's dabomb.com!

Q: Favorite Beauty YouTubers?

A: Cody Wren is one. Meg (I don't know her last name) here is her link because she is amazing! https://www.youtube.com/user/ciaoobelllaxo. Also Jaclyn Hill has got it going on! Check her out!https://www.youtube.com/user/Jaclynhill1

Q: Best hairspray?

A: Hands down Kenra 25. This stuff is amazeballs. If you guys like Big Sexy Hair products-you'll love kenra. I personally do not like Big Sexy Hairsprays,but I couldn't go without my Kenra. I have thick hair so getting anything to stay is impossible without this hairspray. I also use this on all my updos at the salon. Its a little pricer (like $20)  but you can usually find good deals on them, like a really big can plus a travel size can for $24! Can't go wrong with that!

Q: What are your plans for the new salon?

A: I don't want to say too much- but just know, there is going to be great change coming! I will however say that I will be offering makeup services!!

Q:Favorite Liquid eyeliner?

A: NYX Liquid Liner

Q:  Favorite Clothing store?

A: Hmmm. I shop at Maurices a lot...but I think that's because I have a credit card there. I shop at Target and Walmart a lot. I only buy my leggings and black and white shirts from WalMart because I ruin so many at work between bleach and color, that I'd rather only spend $4 on a shirt than $20 plus. I buy all my sweaters and camis from Target,which is pretty much my everday outfit. Don't judge me.

Q:Why are you and your boyfriend so cute? Like why aren't you people famous.

A: This question made me giggle. haha. It was cute.Thank you Lilly! It's true love!

That concludes my Q&A! Thank you so much to all who participated!! I love you all and I can't wait to share 2015 with you guys!

Perfect pink lip! NYX Butter Gloss Review (Day 18 of 25 days of blogging)

Hello everyone!  Today I have a review for you on a lip gloss that I LOVE.  It is NYX Buttergloss in EClair. Its pretty much amazing. Its so creamy and pigmented. I just love this brand of gloss.

ECLAIR is a pretty pink color and like I said, very pigmented.

But when I mix it with Maybellines Color Whisper Lust for Blush (seen in a previous post) I have the perfect pink lip.

As you can see, they're a perfect match. 

Thr Buttergloss is scentless so it doesn't give you that weird lipgloss taste or smell.

You can purchase NYX products online, ulta, or target-which is where i purchased mine. 

I actually have two of the Buttergloss and the price on them is between $5-$6 but worth it.

I throw this gloss on pretty much daily .

It is a great go-to gloss that goes with anything.