Eye Product,
Priced at $12.00
Can be purchased online at Motives webstore
[REVIEW] Motives® Pressed Eye Shadow & Lustrafy High Definition Mascara
Pink Diamond (Pearlized)
Pink Diamond is a light pink with gold shimmer, it has a yellow undertone which shows up more with an eyeshadow base. It is described as a Pearlized shadow. Due to the yellow undertone it doesn't show up on my skin as pigmented as it would with lighter skin tones. Its a shimmery sheer shade which is has a smooth texture, its not powdery or creamy. This shade is not pigmented enough, it hardly shows up with swatched on its own. I had to layer it a few times when I applied it on my eyelid.
When I started using the product I noticed that the eyeshadow pan was loose, the pan was swiveling around so I decided to remove it and glue it back together. To my surprise, when I popped it out it turned out to be a magnetic casing. I haven't read about the packaging having this quality but the pressed eyeshadows and blushes all come in magnetic casing which is great if you want to depot your shadows or reuse the packaging for traveling.
Swatch:
Pink Diamond (Pearlized) shows up best when applied wet, however I do not recommend dipping a wet brush into your eyeshadow because its not meant to be used that way. It will harden the product in the long run. The way I use the product wet is by first loading up the brush with the product dry, taking a drop of water on my hand I press the brush into the water droplet. The eyeshadow base used is Essence You Rock.
Pink Diamond (Pearlized) shows up best when applied wet, however I do not recommend dipping a wet brush into your eyeshadow because its not meant to be used that way. It will harden the product in the long run. The way I use the product wet is by first loading up the brush with the product dry, taking a drop of water on my hand I press the brush into the water droplet. The eyeshadow base used is Essence You Rock.
To Sum it up:
I think it can be used best as an inner corner highlight or with a white base. I do like the packaging a lot, Reusing the packaging is great aspect of this product however I wouldn't recommend the shade since it isn't pigmented enough. I do like how well the product applies, it goes on really smoothly not powdery or chalky at all and blends out flawlessly.
I think it can be used best as an inner corner highlight or with a white base. I do like the packaging a lot, Reusing the packaging is great aspect of this product however I wouldn't recommend the shade since it isn't pigmented enough. I do like how well the product applies, it goes on really smoothly not powdery or chalky at all and blends out flawlessly.
Likes:
- Reusable/Magnetic packaging
- Applies smoothly
- Doesn't crease
- Soft texture
- Blends easily
- Applies smoothly
- Doesn't crease
- Soft texture
- Blends easily
Dislikes:
- Lacks pigmentation
- Magnet is a bit loose
- Not available in Pakistan
Rating:
3/5
Can be purchased online at Motives webstore
Midnight Blue
The shade Midnight Blue is somewhat of a Royal/ navy blue tone. Blue Mascara's are a bit new to me, when this was sent to me my first thought was what eyeshadow would work with this? The blue isn't bright but a toned down shade that still has a pop of color. The packaging is sleek just like all the other Motives products. The handle has a rubber material, when you take the wand out it takes out the exact amount of product which is a great aspect of this mascara. I have always been annoyed with mascaras that dispense more product then you need, leaving you with clumpy lashes. The wand gives you separated and lengthened lashes, it has a flexible plastic wand so you can easily apply the product.
To Sum it up:
The Lustrafy Mascara does what it promises. The product isn't too wet or too dry, it applies like a breeze on the lashes. The shade Midnight blue shows up really well. The wand is a flexible/rubber material so it bends with your lashes. I do like the length it gives but it didn't give my lashes enough volume. Likes:
- Lengthens lashes
- Does not clump
- Dries in about 20 seconds (really quick)
- Wand dispenses enough product
Dislikes:
- Hard to apply after product has dried
- Not available in Pakistan
- Not available in Pakistan
Rating:
4/5
EOTD:
I applied about 3 layers of Pink Diamond without a base, I really had to pack on the color for it to become noticeable. I really like how the Pearlized finish shows up almost 3-Dimensional with the light hitting the center of the lid. For the mascara I applied one coat, when I noticed that I needed another coat it was already dry so it was impossible to run the wand through my lashes, I suggest not waiting for the first coat to dry.
The mascara looks amazing :) thanks for the review :) <3
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i got same products for review purpose...eye shade is amazing it glides on lids so smoothly which i love...
ReplyDeletemascara application is really difficult when you need 2nd coat it dries super fast
thanx for review
Great review! Nice eye shadow, can be used for natural looks. LOVE the mascara.
ReplyDeleteI like the eyeshadow wet and the mascara looks amazing!! Thanks for the lovely post :)
ReplyDeleteI love the packaging on the eyeshadow! So cute looking
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the mascara looks gorj! hate eyeshadows that need intense packing up though!
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love mascara, i personally like colorfull mascara alot.
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