How to Apply Powder Eye Shadow vs Creme

A big debate amongst beauty professionals is which works better – powder eye shadow vs. cream.
Personally, I like both depending on my mood and the occasion.  For going out in the evening the cream gives a subtle but elegant look, while for day time the press eye shadows created by Motives offers dozens of different shades. If you really want a dramatic look you can wear both the press powder and cream eye shadow.

Below Loren Ridinger, creator of Motives and Motives for LaLa, povides a quick tutorial below for a step-by-step guide on how to apply powder eye shadow vs. cream so you can decide which works best for you!

Powder Eye Shadow: To reduce the fallout associated with powder eye shadow, apply with a patting motion using the Motives Eye Blender Brush before blending. Use one color on the lid for a neutral look or add a deeper shade in the crease for more definition. Motives’ powder shadows are crease-proof and deflect light away from fine lines to help visibly reduce the signs of aging for a bright, polished look.

Cream Eye Shadow: Motives Crème Shadow is best applied using our Motives Concealer Brush or Motives Detailing Brush. It can even be used as an eye base to moisturize and prepare the eyelid for the application of pressed eye shadow. There is no right or wrong way to use cream eye shadows! During application the shadow appear creamy, yet when it’s set it gives a soft, shimmery look that doesn’t fade.
Tell me your personal preference – powder eye shadow vs. cream?

5 Apps to Stay Up To Date on Your Health Resolutions for 2013

From Market America

Keeping your self healthy and beautiful for 2013 is now easier than ever with these Top 5 apps. Market America's article below gives you all the details below...enjoy and check out the JEFIT, that's one of my favorites.

Do your New Year’s Resolutions include improving your physical health, but you have no idea where to begin? There’s an app for that! We found five apps that will turn your resolutions into realities. No more excuses!

JEFIT.  JEFIT is a personal trainer in your pocket, with a platform that allows you to create a profile and set goals to take with you! JEFIT is unique and favored among fitness enthusiasts because it enables the user to customize workouts and exercises to focus on specific body areas. JEFIT customizes fitness routines for all levels, from the novice gym rat to the advanced body builder. This app is available for free in the Apple Store and the Google Play Store.

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Fooducate. This is a team favorite! This app makes sure you keep your resolution to eat better. In fact, it gives you a grade on food choices! Fooducate has a built in bar code scanner that checks your groceries before you buy. You simply scan the product and Fooducate gives it a letter grade (A-F) on healthiness, so that you always shop wisely! This app is available for free in the Apple Store and the Google Play Store.

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RunKeeper. This app is a runner’s best friend. RunKeeper tracks runs, allows you to set goals, and plays music while you run. RunKeeper uses your smartphone’s GPS to track your path and measures your heart rate to report your speed and calories burned accurately. You can take pictures while you’re running and share your progress on social media. Whether you’re training for a race or putting on your first pair of running shoes, RunKeeper is an efficient app that allows you to easily track your progress and stay accountable! This app is available for free in the Apple Store and the Google Play Store.

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Sleep Cycle. This app is currently only available for Apple users but the team hopes it will be available for all smartphones soon because it is a dream come true – literally! Jolting awake from a good dream by a loud alarm clock makes for a horrible start to the day, and Sleep Cycle agrees. Sleep Cycle is an alarm clock that monitors your movements while you sleep and wakes you during your lightest sleep phase within a thirty minute period that you set. Waking up during your lightest phase feels like waking up naturally and starts your day feeling refreshed.  This app is available for $0.99 in the Apple Store.

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Pocket Yoga: Say goodbye to any excuse that kept you from practicing yoga. Studios can get expensive or have inconvenient schedules, but Pocket Yoga allows you to choose between 27 sessions that you can practice at any time wherever your life takes you! Pocket Yoga has detailed descriptions of each movement that walk you through the sessions, a dictionary of terminology, and a log that keeps track of your activity. This app is available for free in the Apple Store and the Google Play Store.

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BONUS (for fun!): Zombies, Run! This app designed interval training and workout routines that not only get you in shape, but equip you to survive the rise of the undead. Zombies, Run! syncs your music and creates 30 exciting missions for you to survive. This app also has a specialized 8 week 5K training devised by running experts to get you ready for the race and the end of mankind! This app is available for free in the Apple Store and the Google Play Store. Check out a fan trailer here!

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Morning Rush & Your Makeup

Oh no - just got a call to be at an appointment that was scheduled for a later time, but no flex to change it but not ready to walk out the door and haven't even gotten to my makeup!!!! Has that ever happened to you? Well it has on this side of the screen and I am here to share with you what steps to take to be ready for anything before your morning gets' away from you and feelings of anger, frustration and or change of mood into a negative spiral effect starts. When your day can start calm and cool even in the chaos, you are on top of your game!

First off, never ever try to put your makeup on in your car either in PARK or while driving. There are several reasons. First, it's nobody's business to see and watch you putting on your makeup (now of course, I am not talking about touch up with your lipstick), but either foundation, eyeshadow, mascara etc.  that's private, period; (Alright, for those you who don't care if others see you doing this, well, that's your choice, but have little self respect for your self!) Secondly, and foremost is safety. There's enough distraction on the road already!!!  Why should you create another and increase the risk of getting into an accident as well as possibly hurting some one else?  Exactly, you got the picture.  Now....

I've created a 3 minute beauty kit that will give a clean fresh flawless look but the key is staying calm and focused while taking care of your self. You want to have your kit always ready and fresh. Don't go looking for the 3 items when you are already press for time.

So with your kit start by taking a deep breath, relax and know you will look great and be where you need to be in perfect time and everything else will fall into place just like you want it to.

The 3 key products for your Quick Beauty Kit are:
1. Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation- Why?  You want a foundation that's self setting, goes on smooth, protects and hydrates the skin particularly if you didn't put on your moisturizer. I love this product because it has a primer in it as well as sunscreen properties all in one to make it a quick, complete, flawless application. This  is Free of oil, wax, dye and talc is safe, practical and effective on all skin types & colors. It's perfect. Oh and regarding your tools. You can use a sponge since they are disposal, and you don't have to worry about cleaning of brushes. Under normal circumstances always use a foundation brush (for liquid) and or a powder brush (mineral powder foundation). For a quick and sanitary method use the disposal sponges and NOT YOUR FINGERS!!!

2.  Mascara- intense eye lashes are a must with any look- day or night. I love this waterproof Lustrafy Mascara that has a 'push-up bra' for your lashes so you don't need an eyelash curl. 

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3. Finally, a very soft Blush & Bronzer Duo  to give some  color and contour. Use either a Blush Brush or Kabuki Brush. I love this Blush Bronzer Duo because it minimizes any imperfections and visible pores instantly, giving your face a radiant glow. Again this is designed for all skin types with a non-irrtation, paraben-oil and fragrance free formula.

No I did not forget the Lipstick!! That's quick and easy. I recommend you buy 2 of our favorite shades and keep one in your Quick Beauty Kit so you don't have to go hunting for it. I personally love our Lip Core with Collagen  It reduces the appearances of fine lines while moisturizes with anti-oxidants to boot. That's it!