Makeup Love | The Wet n Wild #PhotoFocus Foundation - Natural looking foundation for combination skin!

Instagram made me do it! This is the foundation that Instagram beauty influencers told me to buy! Truthfully, I am glad I did!

Through my makeup counter experience, I have been lucky to have had an opportunity to test out a number of makeup from low end to high end brands. What I have learned is that, High end doesn't always mean it's the best for you or that you will even like wearing it.

I always stress that you have to figure out what works for you and what makes you feel your best.

There are 4 things you check off when you look for a foundation:

1. Coverage and how long it lasts
2. Texture of Product
3. The appearance of it on your skin (Skin Tone match and Finish)
4. Price 

For me, Wet N Wild PhotoFocus Foundation checks off as follows:

1. Medium Coverage and wears through the day well
2. Liquid and light weight
3. Looks like skin and melts into my skintone (Dark Skin Friendly)
4. Under 10 Bucks (Yep, it's $7.00 from Walmart.ca)

Seriously, you can't get a better foundation at this price! Especially when it checks off in the other categories as well. The foundation is awesome on coverage, finish and price!

I have been using this foundation for a few months now and it's definitely the one I reach for the most. (I have 3 Foundations - For light weight use, Medium coverage and 1 that is party friendly ie. Long wear).

For those who are just looking to have the 1 foundation to use, because they want a simple and easy routine, this a great option as well.

Why it's great:

• It wears well and you don't need a lot
• Blends into your skin tone and literally disappears 
• Comes in a number of different undertones (Warm, Cool and Neutral)
• A good range of shades for your skin
• Applies well with Sponge, Brush or Fingers (Clean fingers please)

I picked mine up from Walmart and the shade I got is called 'Desert Beige'. I did my research on a number of Instagram beauty influencers and then opted to buy it. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

Things to Remember:

• Always use a little to start and blend
• Not everyone has to wear their makeup the same way it's shown on Instagram
• Find the technique or application style that works for you

If you have tried the Wet n Wild #Photofocus foundation, or have picked it up, please leave me your thoughts below! In an upcoming post, I will share a #Makeup look with me wearing this foundation :)

Food Love | My fast & simple #breakfast recipe (with the ever popular #Greenjuice) !

Thanks for visiting the blog, and yes, it's been awhile and for those stopping in for the first time, thank you so much! Today I'm sharing my quick go-to breakfast that I have been enjoying for some time.

After having my thyroid removed, I learned, that not having this vital organ really affects how the body digests food.

For example, I could eat certain foods and have no issues. Since the surgery, if I have those same foods that never gave me issues before, they wreak havoc on my digestive system. Basically I don't feel well or I just don't enjoy eating them like I used to.

Therefore, for the past number of months, I have started to make adjustments to the recipes that I have enjoyed, which is why I love this breakfast recipe! It's simple and still reminds me of the good breakfasts from the past.

My number 1 priority is two-fold, it needs to taste good and make me feel good. So let's get into this recipe!


ZUCCHINI SCRAMBLED OMELETTE WITH GREEN JUICE
(Green Juice Recipe and pics further below)

Ingredients:

• 1 Small Zucchini 
• 1 Egg
• Cherry Tomatoes (6)
• 1/2 Tsp. Salt
• 1/2 Tsp. Onion Powder
• 1/2 Tsp. Dried Basil
• 1/2 Tsp. Chilli Flakes
• 1/2 Tsp. Nutritional Yeast (Optional)
• 2 Slices Light Rye Bread (Toasted)
• Cooking oil/Spray of your choice

1. Spray your pan and turn your stove to medium high heat. Then slice your Zucchini into thin slices, and add into the pan. (If you like it chunkier that's up to you) - I find it cooks evenly and faster.

2. As the Zucchini starts to cook, add the following seasonings (Salt, Onion Powder and Dried Basil). Mix it together and ensure your flipping the zucchini so that it's cooking on both sides.

3. Slice your Cherry Tomatoes into halves, and then add into the pan. For about a minute. Turn down your gas to medium heat.

4. Whisk your eggs and pour into the pan, as you would when you make an omelette. Let it stand so that the omelette can form and then gently flip when it's ready. (Here's the thing, the tomatoes and zucchini are "wet" therefore it creates an almost scrambled texture when flipped which is OK!).

5. Once Omelette is ready, remove from heat and turn off the heat. Toast your Light Rye Bread. Once toasted add to your serving plate.

6. Plating: Add your Omelette to your toast. You can serve this with any number of sides from Tots, to Avocado to sausage, that part I will leave up to you. For today, I included some roasted tots and cottage cheese for added protein. Typically I would either have Cottage cheese or Avocado, today is my Saturday version of this breakfast :)

Now onto the Green Juice...

GREEN JUICE

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cucumber
• 1/2 Celery (From the Freezer)
• Handful of Frozen Spinach (I freeze it myself, makes it last longer)
• 5 Capful of Lemon Juice OR Squeeze the juice from half a lemon
• 1 Capful of Apple Cider Vinegar
• Pinch of Turmeric (Haldi for my fellow Punjabi's)
• A few slivers of Ginger
• 4 Small Ice Cubes
• Water to your discretion or fill line
• Mixer (One that functions as NutriBullet or a Ninja)

Assembly - The order that works for me:

1. Roughly Chop your Cucumber and Celery and add to your Cup (I use the bigger one, pics are below)
2. Add your Spinach, Lemon Juice, Apple Cider Vinegar, Ginger and Turmeric
3. Add your Ice cubes and Water (You can add more water if needed)
4. Now blend the crap out of this - I choose Ultra Blend
5. Taste it to see if you like the texture or if you want it to be more liquid

Tips/Things to Remember:

• I drink this to get more veggies into my body. I hate eating them raw or don't eat enough. 
• For me juicing has been super helpful, because it's helped add missing nutrition and allows my body to digest it easily
• I use Lemon Juice and Apple Cider Vinegar for the savoury taste and their digestive benefits 
• This juice is NOT a meal replacement - Food is King!
• Pick things you like and what works for you :)

Enjoy making this and let me know if you have tried it and share your pics via Instagram or in the comments below :)