We all have that one foundation, you know that one you always reach to whenever you do your makeup. Even if you use other brands, this is that special foundation you see yourself constantly using. For me that's KVD Beauty's Lock It  Foundation.

One thing I love about KVD is their packaging! It's so amazing and will always provide you with great quality and exceptional detail. Not only that, but the overall quality of her products are even better. The sleek design of the bottle was also created to help prevent contamination by having an airless chamber to keep the foundation creamy and perfect for each use. 

Lock It Foundation - $35

This is a matte, full coverage foundation developed for all skin types. And when I say this bad boy is matte... it's matte. Designed with a new look, it comes in 30 different shades and has a 24 hour wear. The longevity of this foundation is unbelievable. And it won't look cakey and hardly cracks.

It's a creamy formula that is thick and a little goes a long way. You can use one pump to cover your face or use two to fully cover everything. Believe me when I say you won't need to put concealer on with this foundation, especially if you like a more natural face. And when I say "natural", I mean a not overly done up face. All you need to do is add a little extra under your eyes and BOOM!

You can also purchase KVD Lock It Hydrating primer that will also help with the wear of the foundation. You can also mix it with the foundation to create a dewy and medium coverage formula. The more primer you add, the more sheer and glowing the product is going to look. 

Now I'm going to show you some of the pictures I have with 3 different foundation shades. 

Medium Warm 62

Medium Warm 65

Deep 66

As you can tell my tan fluctuates quite often and I can work with either doing one of the foundations alone or I can mix the foundations to get my perfect shade. Have you tried KVD Beauty Lock It foundation? Let me to know in the comments below and share your pictures!

Shimmering Skin Perfector

We all have that holy grail product we come across every now and then. I'm super late to the game, but Becca Cosmetics Cream Champagne Pop is my new favorite everyday highlighter.

A soft white gold with pinky/peach undertones, this is the best and natural looking highlight for everyday use. I love my highlight so much and gold colors tend to compliment my skin very well. This has been a big talked about highlight for a while. I was happy when I got it at Sephora on sale and was shocked at the creamy but pigmented intensity is has. I tend to stay away from white based highlights because it can make tanner skin look ashy, but let me tell you. I haven't touched another highlight since I got this one. 

Becca Champagne Pop - $38

The pink and peach undertones definitely give this highlight a great combo of a white based with a colored undertone that can pretty much compliment any skin tone. It gives you a delicate smooth and sophisticated glow that I promise you will get complimented on every time you use it. 

The compact is small enough to carry with you on the daily, if you ever wanted to add more or do a touch a touch up. The softness of the cream highlight gives you a radiant yet natural glow to the skin. Easy to blend and easy to use, Champagne Pop is now my go to highlight. It's also good for dry and mature skin as the low maintenance of the product is easy enough for anyone to use, even a makeup beginner. 

As you can see from the swatch above, the highlight isn't overbearing to the eye and it easily blendable. The formula is so creamy that I was almost shocked at how it applied. I would use a flat foundation brush or maybe even a concealer brush to apply the product and blend it out with my fingers. 

I'm going to show you what Champagne Pop looks on my skin tone with a few different looks. 

As you can see above, the cream highlight gives a nice soft glow to the skin. Nothing too overpowering and you can always add more or less for your personal preference. 

In this picture, you can see the reflect of the glow on my nose. This highlight is perfect for creating your full glam makeup looks as it will bring an added smooth yet bright glow to the skin. Great for that added pop of glow. 

I'm always hesitant when purchasing a makeup product that is "hyped" up, but I'm so glad that I got and fell in love with this highlight! It's literally one of the best cream highlights I ever used that I can't seem to get away from. Do you have Champagne Pop? Leave a comment down of your pictures so I can see your beautiful glow! 

Favorite Cruelty Free/Vegan Skin Care Products

You already know how much I love Derma E, and I have a both new and old product from them that I'm currently loving. Derma E has been stepping up their game in the Skin Care business and their vamped up packaging is to die for right now. Sleek, white, with a minimal design.

Derma is an $100 vegan and cruelty free brand with amazing products. Their packaging components are also recyclable as well. They also support the environment and global communities with each purchase they make. 

Nourishing Rose Cleansing Oil - $17.99 

My favorite Oil makeup remover, well favorite out of all my makeup removers is Derma E's Nourishing Rose Cleansing Oil combined with Argan and Jojoba oils. It is a rinse free cleansing oil that removes your makeup giving you a hydrated, moisturized and soft smooth skin with a dewy finish. Not only is it rinsing off your makeup, but it's also nourishing your skin. Now who doesn't want that?

I've used this product so much that I want to purchase so many when I'm out. I haven't touched another makeup remover or makeup wipe since using this products. The simplicity of being able to take off your makeup with oil while not having to fully rinse is great in my opinion. 

It is so easy to use as well. All you have to do is use 2-3 pumps of the oil and rub it all over your face, then wipe it away with a warm wash cloth. This gets everything off, I mean everything. My face always feels amazing after using this and my face doesn't feel oily at all. It feels more hydrated and moisturized than anything. I've tried other oil makeup removers, and they don't compare to this product. 

 Microdermabrasin Scrub - $32.50 

A cult favorite exfoliate from Derma E is definitely their Microdermabrasion Scrub.  True Story,  I used this as a full body scrub when I first got it. My skin felt good and I thought I was using too much for its size and then I realized it's primarily for your face. Although you can use this on your body for your at home salon perfect treatment. 

My skin is sensitive when it comes to exfoliates, so I have to be sure to be as gentle as possible while rubbing in circular motions. It has a finer texture so that the crystal blend doesn't absorb into your skin. It also helps diminishing fine lines, wrinkles and acne scars. 

Combined with Dead Sea Salt to buff away dead skin cells and other essiantial ingredients not only scrubs away dead skin and roughness, but also nourishes the skin while making it easier for it to absorb products. I love using this when my skin is feeling rough and I need a nice touch up for the week. After doing my skin care routine too, it leaves my face feeling and looking amazing for days. 

What's your favorite cruelty and vegan skin care products? Leave a comment down below and let me know! 

Dia De Los Muertos

Themed lipstick collections are always my favorite. From the packaging to the colors and of course the product names. I'm a sucker for a good lipstick collection and LA Splash is always coming through with awesome collections, and continously adding more. My current favorite is their 2016 Dia De Los Muertos liquid lipsticks.

Featuring six different metallic colors, this collection has by far been one of my favorite from LA Splash. I was able to get these four colors from Dollskill, on sale, and I'm dying to complete the collection. Although you can find the full collection on LA Splash Canada site.

The 6 different colors are Frida, La Bella Muerte, Milagros, El Catrin, El Beso, and Los Novios. All different unique mettalic shades with a beautiful design, different for each color. 

I'm obsessed with packaging details. I will buy a product if the packaging is nice enough and I couldn't get this collection when it first came out, but when I saw it on another site, I had to get my hands on it. The four colors that I got were El Catrin, Frida, La Bella Muerte, and Milagros. 

These colors apply like a smooth liquid lipstick and dry to a nice demi matte while also providing a beautiful metallic look. Be cautious though, a little goes a long way and the more you apply, the dryer it will feel. My suggestion is to apply a thin enough layer and let the lipstick dry fully. Don't rub your lips together when you're letting it dry as you can make the lipstick feel dry when it actually feels good on the lips. It's super long lasting, so touch up are only needed after a solid few hours.. granted you eat and drink. 

Frida, El Catrin, La Bella Muerte, Milagros

Here are my true to color swatches with each liquid lipstick fully dried from top to bottom.. It's hard to capture the essence of the metallic from pictures, but in person they are so beautiful. 

The intensity of the pigmentation is mind blowing and you really don't need a lot of product to get the true color to show. La Bella Muerte is definitely that color that makes you stand out and it's not one of your typical "every day" color, but it's amazing nonetheless. 

Frida is a metallic coral shade with orange hues that is the perfect everyday red lipstick with a pop of glam. One of my go to colors that I tend to get a lot of compliments on and the metallic show of the color is really a show stopper. 

El Catrin is a deeper red shade that is has a crimson hue to it. A darker shade of red to add extra boldness and a sexy addition to a full on glam look. 

For the unconventional makeup lover, La Bella Muerte is the perfect shade to turn heads and give you an out of this world lip color. It has a mettalic brown hue with grey undertones that gives you a different kind of lipstick shade. A staple piece for one who goes out the norm when it comes to lipstick shades. 

Milagros is a taupe-y nude color that intensifies your regular nude color. Perfect for the person who wants a metallic lip that is nude and you can wear with any look you pair it with. Although it is different than your normal nude color, this will make you feel even great about wearing nude colors. 

This is a great collection and I can't wait to see what other collections they come out with. Right now they have their Classic Horror collection out that looks so bomb. I've always wanted to try their liquid lipsticks and I'm honestly in love with them. Have you ever tried LA Splash liquid lipsticks? Let me know in the comments down below! 

Erno Laszlo: Vitamin C Peel

Luxury Skin Care. Things we want to splurge on, but hesitate to. Is it really worth it? Am I paying for the brand or the quality? I'm here to introduce you to Erno Laszlo. One of the leading brands in Celebrity Skin Care since 1927.

As Erno Laszlo says himself; "Beautiful skin requires commitment not a miracle." He was also the first to create a skin care regimen in 1935. Loved by some of your favorite icons and celebrities. A brand that was so lucrative that you needed to be a member to be a part of. Now it's our chance to partake in this brand and follow the ideas of Erno Laszlo. Now on to this Luxurious Vitamin C Skin Peel.. 

I received this product complimentary for testing purchases, but as always ALL opinions are of my own. I was lucky enough to get sent Erno Laszlo's Lighten & Brighten White Marble Dual Phase Vitamin C Peel and two small samples of their Lighten and Illuminate Skin's Brilliance White Marble Translucence Cream. Wow. That was a mouth full. Retailing at $100, this skin peel is said to diminish your dark spots and even out your skin tone while illuminating your skin and moisturizing it. With Step 1 being the peel to exfoliate and Step 2 being the activator to help bring back moisture in your skin while illuminating it. It also has antioxidants and collagen boosters that refine and renew your skin. Combined with Vitamin C, Lactic Acid, and Carrot seed oil to bring out the best in your skin leaving it feeling smooth, moisturized, and illuminated while diminishing your dark spots and discoloring.  The Vitamin C reduces your dark spots and dullness while lightening the skin and helping to jump start collagen products.. The Carrot Seed oil heals and balances your skin that may feel dry or chapped while also fighting age spots and sun damage. While the Lactic acid gently exfoliates your skin to absorb, lighten your skin making it feel more hydrating and impacting your skin with healing nutrients. 

Step 1 of the Dual Phase Vitamin C peel is their exfoliate. Now when I tell you this bad boy smells like fresh peeled oranges... I can literally smell it all day. With an oil based consistency, use the exfoliate to scrub away dead skin cells for 3 minutes. You might feel a little irritation, but you just have to be more gentle when rubbing it in. I know, 3 minutes seems like a long time.. But trust me when I say if you follow the instructions to a T, you will get the BEST results. Now when you are rubbing this gently into the skin, you will notice that after a minute and a half, the mixture begins to turn white on your face as if you're using a cleanser. The slight oil feel makes the exfoliate feel even more better in my opinion, with small grains to scrub your skin. 

Step 2 is the activator. You mix this with the exfoliate already on your face by adding a droplet or two onto your hands and massaging it into the skin all over the peel. After 1 minute, rinse your face with warm water. This will activate the brightening and moisturizing activities and will boost your skin's natural radiance. This product feels thick but not overly thick and sticky. When massaging into the skin, it feels like it's wiping all your worries away. It peels away your skin to reveal your natural radiance instantly. Giving you skin that feels brand new, super smooth and soft, while illuminating and evening the tone of your skin. 

When I first tried this product, I was shocked at how great my skin looked and felt. Instantly afterward, my face looked like it was glowing. My face was so bright and clear, you would have thought I put on the world's most fabulous and natural highlight. When I felt my skin, it felt as smooth as a baby's bottom. The feeling was instant but went away after a while but the illumination of my skin looked great. Now mind you, I work overnight shifts 5 days a week, so it's hard to cater to my skin properly and work with the right products given my schedule. Most times, I don't have the energy or the time, okay.. maybe laziness, to cater to my skin properly. It would look and feel rough at the end of the work week and trying this product for the first time, changed that. My skin was able to absorb my night time skin care routine so well that I felt like my skin was soaking up all the ingredients in my products. The next day when I was out, I was getting so many compliments on my natural skin and was told I looked like I was glowing! 

Now I bet you're probably wondering now, is this luxury skin peel worth the price? My honest answer is yes. If you're someone who is committed to your skin care routine that you follow religiously, then this is the product for you. Not only does it have a sleek, minimal design, but the overall quality of the product is amazing. It's something you don't have to use everyday and if you're light handed with your products, it can go a long way. The shelf life is 1 year, so you can even get this product as a staple item in your skin care routine for when your face feels like it truly needs it. If you end up obsessed with this product as much as I am, you'd use it every week. Not to mention the sample of the Translucence Cream was an amazing combination to put on top. Now I'm picky with my moisturizers as I have combination skin and it tends to get dry. The cream is thick but not overly thick or greasy and adds even more moisture to your skin. I would recommend this product for anyone who doesn't mind paying a steep price for a a skin care product that does wonders. I mean, even Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn used Erno Laszlo's products back in the day when you had to be a member just to get the products. Now they're available for us with Erno Laszlo's original slogan behind the products. 

Would try a $100 skin peel? Let me know in the comments down below and share with me your favorite skin peels! 

Diving into 2017

Happy NEW YEAR! 

Welcome back to my blog. It's been a while since I put a blog post and I wanted to start this new year nice and fresh. More blog posts, MORE reviews, and hopefully more giveaways. Make sure that you're email subscribed to my blog which you can do on the left hand side and make sure you're following me on my social media! Today I wanted to share with you my new Happiness Planner. 

This planner is a little pricey retailing at $56. I thought that this was a great planner because it really adheres to what you want to do on a daily basis. We'll be getting into more details of the blog as we go along, but I thought it would be a really helpful addition to my life in 2017. Simply because it's going to help me work on my habits more and try to be a more positive person throughout the year by setting up goals and schedules for your day and other added bonuses! 

When I orginally went to purchase this planner, I was thinking to myself... Really $56 just for a planner? But when you look at the details and what the planner actually comes with, you see the real value in the product that you are purchasing. So now I'm going to tell you what you get in this planner and the added details the planner has as well. 

To start off, there are a few different color choices you can go for when purchasing your planner, you can also choose which type of planner you want. I opted for the Jan-Dec 2017 planner, so that's what I'll be talking about. The color choices are Pink (Gold), Mint (Rose Gold), Black (Rose Gold), and Serenity & Rose Quartz (Rose Gold). The front of the planner has a TriFold color layout with the main color being centered on top and white/gold on the bottom. The rings of the planner are Rose Gold along with the trim of the two right corners, the text on the front, and the text of the month dividers as well. A very beautiful, yet simple touch. You can also opt to add a pen set or notebooks for extra money, which I did not opt for.

So not only are you getting this planner, you are also getting the following: 

• Gold or Rose Gold Pen 
• 3 Gold or Rose Gold Paper clips
• 2 Gold or Rose Gold foldback clips
• 8 Printables
• Change a Habit in 30 Days
• My New Year's Resolutions
• My Bucket List
• My Goals
• 2016 Reflections - Highs
• 2016 Reflections - Lows
• 2017 Vision Board
• In 2017 I will*

The planner itself also has a bunch of pages for you to fill in and reflect on yourself and your life that you can fill out and monthly check ins to see how you are feeling. That way at the end of the year, you can also reflect on how you were feeling for the whole year, which I think is a really good idea. You can reflect more on your life and your habits, what you want to change, and learn to focus on things that you cannot change. The planner also has daily quotes for you to read and bonus quotes as well! 

Included in the planner:

• "Create your happiness" Roadmap exercise
• Yearly Overview (Monday Start)
• Monthly Overview (2 page spread)
• Monthly Work/Personal goal setting + Positive self talk
• Daily Dated Pages (Jan-Dec)
• Daily:
• Quotes
• Goal Setting
• Schedule and Todo's
• Exercise/Meal Plans
• Reflection and Positive Thinking
• Gratitude
• Notes
• Monthly Reflection
• Yearly Reflection 
• *Inspirational Quotes throughout*

Overall, I think this is the perfect planner because it has everything you want in an inspirational book plus a planner. You're getting more than just the planner and you're also getting added things as well. You don't have to print out the printables yourself and they are on very fine paper, The pen runs so smoothly and the binders are perfect for keeping your place in the book. It definitely helps you to think about the more positives in your life while helping you to establish a healthier and productive lifestyle by having goals and tasks to do. I think this is the perfect planner if you're looking to really work hard throughout the year and you need something to help you stay grounded and something to help keep you going. This is the perfect planner for that and make sure to check out The Happiness Planner to see what other great things they have! What are some planners you love? Share it with me in the comments below!