Essential Collection
The ultimate full-face makeup palette collection
Meet your new essential. I Am Essential v.1 and v.2 are three-palette collections with everything you need to create full-faced looks. Expertly curated in two colorways to flatter every skin tone, each collection features Eye, Face, and Lip & Cheek palettes with universally flattering shades. With these palettes, you’ll always have everything you need, whether you want to achieve a fresh, natural-looking glow or a fully sculpted, high-impact look.
- Gorgeously arranged in clean and compact book packaging, perfect for display or travel
- Features silky powders and luxe creams that are easy to use and comfortable to wear
- Highly-pigmented and buildable shades that perfectly complement in endless combinations
- Fully streamlines your everyday routine with everything you need for day and night looks
Collection v.1
Was specifically created for light to medium skin tones – but each collection can be worn by anyone
Eye Palette
Includes eight eye shadows
Face Palette
Includes three pressed contours and two pressed highlighters
Lip & Cheek Palette
Includes two pressed blushes and six lip and cheek creams
Collection v.2
Was specifically created for medium to dark skin tones – but each collection can be worn by anyone
Eye Palette
Includes eight eye shadows
Face Palette
Includes three pressed contours and two pressed highlighters
Lip & Cheek Palette
Includes two pressed blushes and six lip and cheek creams
Customer Reviews
It does it all! I love this beauty kit!
It is a must have for either a busy beauty on the go or a busy pro Artist! These beautiful colors take your look from your most natural look to a more glamorous evening look! Plus, I love I can give my skin different finish depending on the look I’m going for wether it’s matte, shimmer, bronze, dewy- so many options! Amazing
- Yesenia M.
New Travel Buddy!!
This is my new travel friendly makeup buddy! You have everything you need for a day to night look. The palettes are not heavy and I love that the are packaged together. The pigmentation is beautiful and high quality.
- Vlai Y.
Amazing!
The V.1 palette is so beautiful. I love every color in all 3 compacts. Easy to pack and have everything at my fingertips. So glad to have this set.
- Mary S.
Trendsetter, socialite, entrepreneur and influencer, Amber Ridinger McLaughlin debuted her first collaboration with Motives® to widespread acclaim. The Essential Collection has become a staple for professional artists and beauty buffs alike. It is truly an essential for anyone, at any age, with any skin tone. Amber believes makeup should be easy and always accentuate your natural beauty. The new Essential Collection makes it possible to do just that.
Amber Ridinger McLaughlin
Creator of Lumière de Vie®, DNA Miracles® and Layered
Amber has always been passionate about all things beauty and skincare, so teaming up with Motives for this special collaboration only made sense. She wanted to create a truly essential collection for every day and every occasion. With her new Essential Collection, Amber has made it easy for anyone to highlight their natural good looks.
Amber is proud to step up to this new collaboration with her mom, Loren Ridinger, who has watched her blossom into an empowered woman and successful entrepreneur in her own right. Amber has been the driving force behind the launch of Lumière de Vie, the best in women’s and men’s skincare; DNA Miracles, the highest quality body and wellness products designed for babies, children and expectant mothers; and Layered, a line of jewelry that is luxurious yet affordable, the perfect combination for the modern woman.