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Recently, Taiwan Powerline had the opportunity to catch up with your very own Motives Assistant Manager, Amanda Wall, to get her thoughts on Motives and why she loves the brand.

Amanda works with the International Motives product lines and carefully considers global makeup and market trends when proposing new additions to the product lines. READ below to learn the how and why behind Motives in an international market like Taiwan.

Powerline: How do you discover a new product for Motives?

Amanda Wall: First, I research the upcoming season’s makeup and fashion trends. I really enjoy seeing the looks and styles for Taiwan and how they relate to what is happening in the U.S. I watch videos, read articles and collect images from runways shows. Translating the trends from the runways to real life is so much fun; I really enjoy this part of my job.

Next, I run sales reports and compose analysis on what Motives and other beauty care items are currently sold in Taiwan. I look at the best performing colors by categories (for example, eye shadows and lip sticks) from popular items. I also research market trends so that we can always stay one step ahead!

When choosing new makeup shades, I have a composed makeup palettes that feature the current shades for each market. I place the top selling shades for the market, in order, in the palette. Then, I add the colors I am proposing to see if they are a good fit. Often times, I look for any colors/shades that are missing from a product line’s offering.

I also look at Skin Care and Personal Care product sales to determine if launching similar items will be worthwhile. Anti-Aging and Personal Care are large markets in Taiwan. It makes me happy to be able to launch an item that I know people will use and enjoy. From Cellular Laboratories® to VitaShield®, our brands are hugely triumphant in Taiwan.

Then, I brainstorm on what Motives, Personal Care and Anti-Aging items that are currently sold in the U.S. will work with both upcoming beauty movements and current products’ sales trends. It is really fun to find new and exciting colors and products for an international market in this respect. I get to be creative while finding a solution to the ‘what-to-launch’ problem!

Finally, I propose my launch-item suggestions to Loren, who looks at my research and decides if there is anything that she wants to add or change. It is great how involved Loren is in every aspect of augmenting the Beauty Care brands internationally. We get to work together to best decide how to grow Taiwan’s product offerings and that is so pleasurable!

Powerline: Why would you encourage someone to start a Motives business?

Amanda Wall: Makeup is supposed to be fun, right? While I have always been a girly-girl, I never used to wear makeup like I do now, before I started working for Motives. Now, I can’t stop talking to my friends, family (and sometimes complimenting strangers) about what Motives products I am wearing. If I was a Distributor, there is no doubt I would have much success because it is so easy to talk about and sell Motives. The product quality is top-notch, while still being affordable. We are always ahead of the trend with both color choices and product offerings.

Furthermore, Motives makes it so simple by putting together kits that have all the items necessary to get started. These kits are packed with top-selling and trendy colors in every type of product you will need to get started. We give you the products and teach you the tools, so there is no doubt you will be successful. Also, the kits usually come with 300 BV, so they make a great qualifying purchase for anyone looking to get started. I love the Starter Kit because it takes the guesswork out of what to buy. Plus, you can get started right way!

Powerline: What’s your favorite product in the getting started kit?

Amanda Wall: It’ hard to choose! I love our Pressed Eye Shadows, Dual Perfection Powder and Lip Shines, but my favorite product that comes in the Starter Kit is Luxe Crème Eye Shadow in Brown Sugar. I use this product almost daily. I am often complimented on how my eye shadow stays put all day, and it is because of the Luxe Crème Shadow.

I use the crème shadow as a base to almost every look I create (which are many!) Brown Sugar adds depth and dimension to an otherwise ordinary look. Not to mention, it creates amazing staying power for the Pressed Eye Shadow I apply over it. Also, Brown Sugar is a great color alone; it can be muted to smoky, depending on how I layer it. The Luxe Crème Eye Shadows are applied so easily because it goes on smoothly and evenly and can even be applied with clean fingertips if I don’t want to use a brush.

I am also a huge advocate for our mascara, and the Starter Kit comes with Motives Lustrafy Waterproof Mascara. I often get complimented on my lashes because they look so long and separated but still voluminous. I love, love, love our mascara! But, I must say, it isn’t fair to make me choose!

If you haven’t already started your Motives business, what are you waiting for? Getting started is easier than ever, especially with the Motives by Loren Ridinger® Starter Kit. With this kit, Motives has made it simple for you to succeed. After you purchase the kit, all you need to do to make the qualifying BV purchase (300) is host parties with friends and family to talk about the Motives products you already love. Making money has never been this fun or this easy! Get started today with the Motives Starter kit and start living your dream.