Best Powder for Dark Skin

 Motives for LaLa (Anthony) has come out with a new line of foundation for dark skin. Loren Ridinger, creator and founder of Motives gives us the detail below:

Best Powder for Dark Skin: Motives for La La Mineral Dual Foundation

You can transform your face by using the right powder for dark skin. My partner and best friend La La Anthony developed the most incredible line of foundations, concealers and face powder for dark skin to give our makeup line “beauty in every shade” – every woman can turn to Motives Cosmetics for a perfect, natural look no matter what their skintone! La La chose the five shades of Motives for La La Mineral Dual Foundation ($29.95) herself, ranging from medium light to very deep, all which enhance your natural beauty with coverage that lasts.

Best Powder for Dark Skin: Motives for La La Mineral Dual Foundation

• throughout the day, revealing the appearance of beautiful, flawless skin.
• lightweight, mineral formula infused with aloe vera provides full coverage
• minimizes the appearance of pores and imperfections
• smooth, long-wearing minerals that can be worn either wet or dry to create a smooth, matte finish without drying the skin
• suitable for all skin types, with medium to darker skin tones because it does not turn chalky as you wear it

Let us know what you think!
Have you tried LaLa's mineral foundation? Share with us your experience!

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Examiner Reviews Motives for LaLa

 Motives By La La - Basketball Wife Turned Beauty Mogul (Photos)
January 22, 2013 By: Caitlin Gambee

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I absolutely love La La Vasquez for lots of reasons. Not only is she married to former Syracuse University and current New York Knicks star, Carmelo Anthony.
She is the anti "basketball wife" and instead of starting cat fights on national TV she is a low key, real woman that is is steering clear of the tabloid and inspiring her millions of fans!
Now she's got her own makeup line Motives For La La and I was lucky enough to be able to test out her items as well as items from the regular Motives line.
I received:

• Mineral Lip Shine (in Soho Pink & Celeb) - $16.50 each
• Mineral Volumizing & Moisturizing Mascara (black) - $16.50
• Blush / Bronzer Duo - $22.50
• Eyebrow Pencil (medium brown) - $14.00
• Rich Formula Lipstick (Papaya Whip) - $14.95
• Pressed Eye Shadow - $12.50
• Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation - $24.95
• Nail Lacquer - $6.95

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And now for the results of my diligent testing -- drum roll please!
Wow! I can't say eough about this line! Everything is a perfect price point, packaging is on point, and then the products themselves preform phenomenally!
My Favorite:
Without a doubt, I fell in LOVE with the liquid powder mineral foundation. My skin is tough -- it can be blotchy, I have dark circles under my eyes, and I am so freakin' white that you see every vein in my face! ugh. oh and did I mention that I've been breaking out like crazy lately!
Well, this stuff is incredible. really! It goes on super smooth and covers up every issue I got going -- leaving behind even smooth skin. And the color is a perfect match for me skin and give complete coverage! Normally I feel like I MUST put on lotion > primer > foundation > cover up > brozer > blush --- just to get my face to look normal and clean. THAT'S A WHOLE LOT OF WORK! But with this stuff is my one quick fix that cuts down my morning prep time in half!
Alright, I feel like I am gushing a bit much -- but I could go on for days about that foundation!
Night Out:
There is a lot of great unique items to doll up for a night on the town. The lip gloss collection is incredible -- really rich and vibrant colors. I loved the one with heavy sparkles -- it really is a great look to add a fleck of sparkle to your pucker! For wearing something like this it's advised to do light eye makeup as to not over do the look!
They eye shadow really impressed me as well! The crystal blue color might not have been the best match for my skin, but the other two were a home run! The XXX color was my absolute perfect match. This metallic shade had a deep enough tone to add great definition to my blue eyes to really make that color pop! It was a nice neutral tone that I could wear with anything, any other makeup, and wear from day to night without fail.
Biggest Surprise:
The eyebrow pencil! duh. To be honest I neglect my eyebrows. I feel like half the time I don't even notice them until I am running into a business meeting and glance in the mirror only to notice I have all these rogue hairs popping out all around. I am a bit of a mess I do confess! But now I am giving my little face caterpillars a second thought! I always preach that the brows are the most defining feature of the face -- but who has time for that. Well thanks to this pencil I do! All you do it color in the brow with one end and shape the little hairs with the other end. And thankfully it takes very little effort to look completely natural! And oh what a difference it makes!
I really am so impressed with everything in the Motives and Motives For La La collection. I mean c'mon -- look at how many exclamation points I used in this article! This line is good for everybody -- celebrity basketball wives and us regular people too!
For more information visit their website, Facebook, and Twitter.

http://www.examiner.com/review/motives-by-la-la-basketball-wife-turned-beauty-mogul
What do you think, Beautiful? Love, Something Beautiful

FEATURED: Motives® Cosmetics Pressed Eye Shadow Testimonial

Motives Press Eye Shadow has received an incredible outpouring of Market America product testimonials recently and I'd like to share them with you. These reviews are coming in daily and feel free to add your review to it.

One of the first featured testimonial comes from London-based Ayshen Gazovali, a fan of the award-winning Motives® Cosmetics Pressed Eye Shadows. 

“Silky to touch, easy to apply/blend & true to colour! Motives® Pressed Eye Shadow is the best I’ve ever used & incomparable with anything else! The texture of each beautiful shade is so soft & silky, and teamed together with Motives® Eye Base, they last on the eyes for hours!
My favourites are Motives® Pressed Eye Shadow in Vintage Glam and Antique Gold; I have never seen shades like these before! Vintage Glam is a very light gold, and practically matches every other shade it’s blended with! Great when used alone, as a base colour or as a highlighter under the brow! It blends so well, and glimmers beautifully under the light! A stunning shade for day or night!
Antique Gold is a shade just like its name. It has a slightly deeper glow to it than Vintage Glam, and looks beautiful when worn alone or blended with darker shades like Onyx or Foxy Brown for a deeper smokey effect.
I have found that Motives® Pressed Eye Shadow in Vintage Glam and Antique Gold compliment EVERY skin tone and are classic shades perfect for all seasons. They should definitely be two staple eye shadows in every girl’s makeup kit!”

You can get a closer look at Ayshen’s favorite Motives® Pressed Eye Shadows, plus dozens of other fabulous shades here.

The Newest Technology in Liquid Powder Mineral Foundations

Did you know that the cosmetic industry has created the newest technology that provides an invisible shield, rich polymers and silicone that protect the skin while smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles? Wow! If you love your foundation and have been using it for years then take a couple moments and read the ingredients and make sure it has safe, healthy ingredients that have properties including antioxidants and minerals to keep your skin continually healthy while providing a foundation or canvas if you will, for the beautiful colors you have chosen to enhance your eyes, cheeks and lips! 

I have tried so many brand names, including Lancome, Estee Lauder, Cover Girl just to name a few and the one thing they all did is create more blemishes and acne! I was on a quest to find a product that would have natural ingredients and protect my skin while give me the perfect coverage needed. Finally I learned about Motives (parent company is Market America). Loren Ridinger, VP created this line of Liquid and Powder Mineral Foundations and I have to say they are great!!! My skin not only looks and is flawless, it's actually healing with a soft smooth texture. Here's what the Primary Benefits of Motives® Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15 has:

• 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

What Makes Motives® Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15 Unique is:
 
This self setting foundation and powder in one is infused with powerful antioxidants and an exclusive multi-mineral complex that protect and hydrate the skin for a more youthful appearance. There is nothing like this product on the market. It is a one step process with primers, silicone and sunscreen properties all in one formula to make it a quick, complete, flawless application. It contains rich polymers and silicone which smoothes out fine lines and wrinkles. This oil free formula is safe, practical and effective on all skin types and colors.

There are 7 shades to choose from and the price point is affordable for every one's budget: $24.95

 

Motives Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation

For ladies of darker complexion, there is Motives for LaLa's Dual Perfecting Mineral  Powder: 29.95

• Mineral-based formula helps minimize the appearance of pores and imperfections
• Infused with aloe vera for smoother, firmer skin
• Applies evenly for a flawless, full-coverage look
• Provides gorgeous, silky, buildable coverage
• Suitable for women with normal and combination skin
• Does not turn chalky on women with medium to darker skin tones
• Gentle and safe for sensitive skin
• Oil-free, water-resistant powder provides a smooth, matte finish
• Can be applied dry for medium coverage or wet for a more intense pigment