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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SETTING SPRAYS

What is a setting spray and why should you use one? Do you find yourself confused by the huge array of beauty products on the market wondering what they actually do? Setting spray is definitely on my top 10 list of products that everyone should have in their makeup bag. Read on to find out why!

WHAT IS A SETTING SPRAY?

We’ve all had those days where we’ve left the house with our makeup looking flawless only to notice by lunchtime that our foundation or eyeshadow has started to smudge or fade.

Thankfully, a makeup setting spray is the perfect solution to this problem. These nourishing formulas work like a top coat for your face, preserving your look so that you won’t fall victim to creasing, flaking, or sliding—all it takes is a set-it-and-forget-it spritz and you’ll be left with a flawless finish that won’t be gone by lunchtime. 

In my 7 Steps to a Flawless Face blog post I talked about all of my secrets to creating a flawless face, and setting spray was the last step. A setting spray can be applied to your entire face to help keep eye shadow, mascara, and lipstick from smudging, caking, creasing, and settling into fine lines.

Not only will the right setting spray help keep your makeup in place, but it can also help improve the look and health of your skin. Some feature ingredients that help brighten and hydrate skin, while others help control oil and shine.

Like most makeup products, the number of setting sprays on the market can be overwhelming. So today I am going to share my 2 favorite setting sprays that I use on my brides and recommend to all of my everyday women. Whether you’re looking for a setting spray that has the perfect finish, or one that works best for your skin type, your makeup will look great all day and night long with both of these picks-they both will make your makeup last at least 16 HOURS.

 

10 YEARS YOUNGER MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY

10 Years Younger is for any skin type, but is my favorite for anyone with normal to dry skin. It’s a setting spray that mists on weightlessly to reduce makeup slippage and keeps skin looking beautifully flawless. You can save up to 50% of makeup usage with this unique spray and it truly keeps your skin looking fresh throughout the day.

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Benefits:
• Helps reduce makeup slippage into pores, lines, wrinkles or scars

• Keeps makeup looking flawless day and night

• Fewer required touchups throughout the day

• Oil and Paraben Free
• Not tested on animals

I also love that it leaves the skin sort of “youthful” looking.

A setting spray that mists on weightlessly to reduce makeup slippage and keep skin looking beautifully flawless. Save up to 50% of makeup usage with this unique spray. Keep your skin looking fresh throughout the day.

Why should I use Motives 10 Years Younger Makeup Setting Spray?
Motives 10 Years Younger Makeup Setting Spray uses its unique dispersal system to apply a protective coating that helps keep skin moisturized and holds makeup in its place. This prevents the makeup from settling into lines and wrinkles so skin appears smoother and younger.

How do I use Motives 10 Years Younger Makeup Setting Spray?

For best results apply just before mascara. Shake Well. Close eyes and spray 2-4 times in an “X” and “T” formation.

How often should I use this product?
For best results, use this product daily as the last step in your makeup application.

Is Motives 10 Years Younger Makeup Setting Spray for all skin types?
Yes, this is a must-have for everyone!

What other products should I use with Motives 10 Years Younger Makeup Setting Spray?
First use the Motives Complexion Perfection Primer to create a youthful canvas for makeup application. This oil-free foundation primer helps your cosmetic application maintain high-color pigments with all day staying power. Finish off your look with Motives 10 Years Younger Makeup Setting Spray to ensure that you look flawless at any time!

7 Steps To Flawless Makeup That Lasts All Day

If you’re anything like me, you’ve always longed for a flawless face. I have struggled in the past with acne and oily skin, and that combination is not one that usually yields a flawless finish. Luckily for you, I’ve tried just about everything out there, and if you haven’t realized by now-I share everything I know with my readers! Check out my 7 steps to a flawless face.

1. PRIME

The first step in the process is using a primer. I’m assuming that you’ve done your skincare regimen though 😉

The function of a primer is to help fill in imperfections. With your pores, your skin is like an orange peel. Primer will make it smooth like an apple! If you start with a smooth surface, it’s easier to create a flawless finish.

Does your makeup disappear by the end of the day? Primer creates a barrier between your skin and the foundation so it doesn’t just absorb in.

My Fav: Complexion Perfection Primer-An innovative formula that targets pores, fine lines and wrinkles, Complexion Perfection Face Primer visibly reduces the appearance of imperfections for even-looking skin that is prepped and primed. This oil-free, smoothing formula extends the life of your foundation for the perfect, flawless look.

2. FILL

Ok, back to analogies. But if you had a crack in your wall you’d fill it in with spackle before painting it right? You should do the same thing with your fine lines and wrinkles with a makeup filler.

My fav: Instasmooth-A powerful formulation that minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while perfectly smoothing the skin. This formula creates a veil over the skin’s surface, providing a soft focus effect. Antioxidant ingredients promote healthy skin while the mineral pigments reflect light away from fine lines and wrinkles. 

3. COLOR CORRECT

Don’t just cover your imperfections, correct them! Use color corrector to conceal dark circles and discoloration, counteract redness, and brighten dull skin for an instantly-luminous, even-toned complexion. You’ll have better success correcting instead of caking on the makeup or concealer.

My fave: Color Correction Quad-All-in-one quad to color correct discoloration, conceal under-eye circles and minimize the look of imperfections. Delivers professional-quality results by neutralizing the look of skin tone to achieve a flat out flawless application. Available in two color combinations that can be mixed and matched to address any imperfection on any skin tone. It’s a creamy formula that is buildable and easy to blend, allowing you to customize your finish.

4. FOUNDATION

On to foundation! Notice this is the fourth step? I bet some of you just grab your foundation first as step one…trust me, the first few steps really don’t take much time. Foundation should match your neck and create a flawless finish for the rest of your products, so it’s important that you get this right! Get color matched by someone like me, or ME. I will also help you pick out the perfect formula based on your desires and skin type.

My fave: Custom Blend-You can literally create the PERFECT color, with any finish, coverage, and texture you desire for YOUR skin type. It seriously is THE best thing for your skin too and made JUST FOR YOU!

5. CONCEAL

I get asked this question often: Should I use concealer before or after my foundation? Always apply your foundation before applying concealer. Think about it…when you apply foundation first, it covers up a lot of imperfections on its own, cutting down the amount of imperfections you need to go back and spot conceal. If you had applied the concealer first, you would have ended up using a lot more concealer than you would have needed to and done twice the work. Also, if you apply foundation with a brush or sponge, you can move the concealer that you’ve already applied off of the targeted area (such a waste of time and product!). 

Concealer can get heavy and cakey if applied too thickly so first see how much of the dark circles/blemishes/dark spots that the foundation can knock out on its own. Then take a step back and see if you need to go back with a thin layer of concealer directly on the areas. You might be surprised how little you need!

My fav: Motives Sculpting ConcealerDesigned to brighten, correct and give a soft-focus, blurring effect, the Motives Sculpting Concealer is unlike any other. A true multitasker, this full coverage concealer is great for brightening the under-eye area, highlighting the bridge of the nose, cupids bow and t-zone, or just helping to camouflage the appearance of redness, dark spots or breakouts. The lightweight, soft, cushiony formula melts into your skin, leaving behind a natural-looking matte finish and skin that feels as light as air. In case you were wondering, this product’s got you covered all day long!

6. SET

Setting powder is a godsend. It locks in foundation and concealer so that it doesn’t move and prevents creasing. Wearing it makes your makeup look even more flawless. 

My fav: Motives Translucent Loose Powder– A silky-sheer translucent loose powder formulated to create a satin-smooth finish. Use it to minimize the appearance of pores and uneven surface texture while maintaining skin’s natural moisture.

7. FINISH

Setting spray (also finishing spray, makeup setting spray, finish spray, or makeup spray) is a cosmetic product designed to preserve applied make-up for long periods of time. Setting spray is applied by spritzing mist over the face, keeping the make-up application moist for several hours.

My favs: Yes I have 2 because it depends on your skin type. For normal to dry skin-10 Years Younger is my choice. A setting spray that mists on weightlessly to reduce makeup slippage and keep skin looking beautifully flawless. Save up to 50% of makeup usage with this unique spray. Keep your skin looking fresh throughout the day.

 

If you have combination or oily skin, No More Shine is for YOU! A setting spray that mists on weightlessly to control oil, deflect surface shine and keep skin looking beautifully matte. Oily skin has met its match! Keep your skin looking smooth — but never shiny — with this spray.

Trends in makeup come and go, but lately, we’ve been seeing vintage makeup making an awesome comeback! And why not? The 60s and 70s were the decades of glamour, after all, when the most iconic beauty looks were created – the winged eyeliner, the red lips, and the thick false lashes. We found some amazing vintage makeup looks you can copy right now to take your look back in time.

 

 

Old Hollywood Glam

We’re loving the resurgence of vintage glamour, and Old Hollywood is our favorite era to recreate. The key to getting that classic look is all in the details. First, start with a flawless base. Next, add some contouring to define your cheekbones. Then, fill in your brows for a polished look. Finally, add a pop of color with a bold red lip.  Look created using Motives eye prime Motives Super Power Mattes Eye Shadow Palette Motives Mineral Gel Eyeliner in Little Black Dress Motives 3-in-1 Cream Tints MotivesUltra Matte Lipstick

The 50’s Red Lips

Red lips are classic, and there’s a reason they’ve been around for so long. They’re sexy, timeless, and flattering on just about everyone. If you’re thinking of rocking a red lip, here’s how to do it like a 1950s pinup girl.

Achieve this look using THALIA X Motives Liquid Lipstick or Motives Maven Mattes in Sorry Not Sorry

60’s Graphic Liner

Create the Look

Graphic eyeliner was iconic in the 60s, and it’s been making a comeback lately. To achieve this look, start by lining your upper lash line with a black liquid liner. Then, extend the liner outwards to create a wing. Next, use your eyeliner to create a perfect cut crease above the crease of your lid. Motives Pressed Blush in ginger Motives Mineral Dual Foundation Motives Concealers Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Steel Motives Precisely The Point Eye Line Motives Lip Kit in Dare to Bare

70’s Sunkissed Skin

The ’70s were all about sunkissed, dewy skin- and we’re here for it. To get the look, start by prepping your skin with Motives Skintelligence pH Skin Normalizer Then, apply a light foundation with Lumière de Vie Pore Minimizing Serum   all over the face, focusing on evening out the skin tone. Get the irresistible luminosity of a beach-kissed glow with the Lumière de Vie Lumi-Stick For bronzed cheeks, use  Motives Blush Bronzer Duo and sweep it across the apples of your cheeks.

80’s Bushy Brows

Bushy, overgrown brows were all the rage in the 1960s and are back on the map this year as well. To get the look, start by filling in your brows with  Motives Arch Definer Ultra-Fine Brow Pencil  that’s one shade darker than your natural hair color. Then, use a spoolie brush to comb the product through your brows, fluffing them up as you go. Next, use a clear gel to hold the shape in place. Finally, fill in any sparse areas with individual hairs using   Motives Essential Brow Kit   

Achieve the Look

90’s Nude Lips

The nude lip was all the rage in the 1990s, and it’s making a comeback! To get the look, start by lining your lips with a nude lip pencil. Then, fill in your lips with flesh-toned lipstick or lip gloss. For extra definition, you can apply a second coat of lip liner. Finish off the look with some clear gloss or mascara. using Motives Lip Kit in Dare to Bare 

and Motives Fiber Lush Mascara