Devanshi Garg Sareen

CEO & FOUNDER OF MOTIF

Devanshi Garg Sareen is a skincare enthusiast and mother first, and a founder second. Hailing from New York City by way of Iran, India, the UK, New Zealand and Germany, she learned early on to look at people through the lens of shared human experiences. In 2020, her innovation experience with Big Beauty brands, and pain points with her own skincare journey led her to launch Motif, a forward-thinking beauty brand that merges modern science with innovation — grounded in the desire to connect people through daily progress and growth.

Prior to Motif, Devanshi was part of the founding team at Icreon, a technology services company which had a number of eCommerce clients in beauty, fashion and other verticals. After which she worked as a Principal at Capgemini, consulting with Fortune100’s including the senior leadership at big beauty brands such as Estee Lauder.

Education:

The University of Auckland, Masters in Organizational Change and Innovation

The University of Auckland, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Press:

Forbes, “I am a woman leaning in”, 2013

Forbes, “Why you must lead differently as your team grows”, 2013

Huffpost, “Women in Business: Q&A with Devanshi Nikki Garg, COO of Icreon Tech”, 2014

Paula Sanders and the Importance of Intuition

Host of World's Your Oysta Podcast talks about her professional career and the importance of listening to your intuition.

Life Coach Trish Barillas on Managing Mental Health with Self Care

Life coach, mental health advocate, author, and speaker Trish Barillas talks about her self care routine and anxiety management.

Devanshi Garg Sareen talks about her tretinoin results

My Tretinoin Before and After

Explore my real-life experience with tretinoin. Learn about its benefits, potential side effects, and how to optimize your skincare routine for the best results.

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What is an Exfoliating Toner?

Chemical exfoliation products come in many forms. Read more to learn about exfoliating toners and how to use them.

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The Different Types of Exfoliation

Should you consider a chemical exfoliant? Learn about the benefits, types, and how to safely incorporate this skincare technique into your routine.

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4 Benefits to Buying Luxury Skincare Brands

The cost of creating a luxury skincare product isn't cheap but are premium skincare brands actually worth the splurge? Read on to find out.

Pregnancy skin care guide for dry skin during pregnancy

The Motif Guide to Pregnancy Skin Care

Skin changes during pregnancy is normal. While pregnancy glow is the most known of them — there are other changes like dry skin during pregnancy, melasma during pregnancy, and acne...

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Symptoms & Causes of Dry Skin on Your Face

One of the main causes of dry skin on our face is a damaged skin barrier. We explore the common symptoms of dry skin, why and how dry skin happens,...

How to Get Porcelain Skin (Naturally)

Pat McGrath’s viral ‘porcelain skin’ makeup look has us wondering how we can get porcelain skin naturally. Read on to learn more about what it is and how to get...

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7 Signs Your Skin Barrier Is Damaged and How to Repair It

A damaged skin barrier makes skin more prone to water loss and irritation. Here are some signs that you have a damaged skin barrier and how to treat it using...

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6 Top Luxury Skincare Brands and Why They’re Worth Trying

Luxury skincare products come with high price tags that can be an expensive gamble if they don't work for your skin. We reviewed the best luxury skincare brands that are worth...

Best luxury face cleansers ranked and reviewed

Luxury Skincare: Ranking The Best Face Cleansers Worth the Splurge

We ranked and reviewed top-selling and best luxury face cleansers. Which ones are worth the splurge? Read on to discover our favorites.

What Does Glow Serum Do?

A glow serum infuses your skin with nutrients and clinically proven ingredients that restore sheen and moisture to your skin while promoting long-term skin health. A glow serum helps to...

The best skincare routine and cleanser for rosacea and sensitive skin

The Best Cleanser and Skincare Routine for Rosacea

Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes blushing, flushing, and visible blood vessels in the face. After years of struggling with it, I finally have a skincare routine that...

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Tapping Into Our Feminine Power: An Interview with the Co-Founder of HeyMama

We sat down with Katya Libin, the co-founder of HeyMama, the largest working moms organization. Katya talks about how she gets into a state of deep flow and the importance...

What is True Self Care?

We discuss the difference between the definition of true self care and what we think it is (hint: it's not always a bubble baths and face masks).

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The Best-Selling Face Cleansers, Reviewed

A review of popular facial cleansers and looking at the active ingredients found in them.

Maneesha on the IVF Journey and How it Changed her Skin

Content creator and immigration marketing specialist, Maneesha, talks about her fertility treatments and how its impacted her skin.

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The Abundance Meditation — Compiled By Devanshi Garg

Enjoy these Abundance mindset affirmations compiled by Founder Devanshi Garg to remind you of your limitless potential.

Supriya Baghla on How She Reaches the Flow State

Estee Lauder Executive Director & mother of two talks flow state and the future of the beauty industry.

Below the Surface with Maura Deegan

The pageant queen discusses her definition of beauty and how she’s practicing self-care after undergoing surgery.

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A Cleanser for All Skin Types

The Abundance Cleanser elevates skin function so your skin exists and acts at its healthiest, no matter its type or the state it’s in. Discover how it works for different skin types.

Woman washing her face with a gentle and hydrating face cleanser

The Importance of Cleansing Your Face

Cleanser. The unsung hero of your skincare routine. Although it’s the (crucial) first step of many, it is often overlooked and rushed through. Washing your face with a gentle face...

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What is Skin Cycling? TikTok’s Viral Skincare Routine

Motif dermatologist, Dr. Indy Chabra weighs in on Tiktok's latest skincare trend and explores the important role of rest and recovery when it comes to your skincare routine.

Woman reaching for Abundance Plumping Phyto Ceramide Cleanser for Hydrated and Brightened Skin

A Gentle Face Cleanser Unlike Your Everyday Face Wash

Instead of focusing on what a face cleanser could take off, we intentionally focused on what our cleanser could give back. After years of researching, formulating, and testing with world-class...

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The Skin Damage We Do In Pursuit of Perfection

Forget the beholder, beauty is in the eye of your choice procedure. From tricky, at-home chemical peels to literally eating shit, how far are you willing to go to achieve your ideal...

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A Letter From Motif Skincare

I’ve put together this content hub for you to take in as you need it. From ingredient deep dives to interviews with inspiring women like yourself, I’ve got your back. Through...