Dawn's Journal

, by Dawn Flores

In reviews,

The Face Shop's Designing Eyebrow Pencil Review

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, by Dawn Flores

In reviews,

L'oreal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation Review

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, by Dawn Flores

In reviews,

Lazada Shopping Experience

I find it hard shopping at the mall simply because I'm not comfortable with sales ladies coming near me asking if I need help, not to be rude or anything, I know it's their job, but it's just too awkward for me. I just want to look around and check out stuff. Their presence makes me buy anything even when I don't need which is not their fault of course it's just because I don't want to disappoint them or waste their efforts by assisting me. I don't know, it's just too awkward for me. LOL. Luckily, online shopping is now a major trend.

Lazada claims to provide their consumers with a wide range of choices either health / beauty, home or appliances and many many more. Lazada helps their consumers shop effortlessly. There are so many online shop nowadays and some even sell stuff on Facebook or Instagram but you need to be careful and make sure that every transaction is secured.

Lazada offers cash on delivery which means you can pay your transactions once they arrive on your doorstep, you can shop even without a credit card! It also helps the consumers build trust because you can only pay for the item once you had the opportunity to inspect your product.
Lazada also claims to offer 100% buyer protection which means you can return any product within 14 days upon delivery and only trusted merchants and service providers are allowed to sell in the site.

You can read more from their website here.

Based on my personal experience, these are the pros and cons of shopping with Lazada

Pros:

Effortless shopping (of course) just search what you want t buy and then it will show you a lot of offers.
Various range of products from branded to local, from less expensive to high end, you can find everything here.
The delivery is very fast which I love, my orders were scheduled to arrive at June 21-22 but bam! I received a text on June 20 and my products were there plus it's free shipping since my total purchase was more than 1,500 php
Products are sealed, mine was covered in bubble wrap so you don't have to worry about things being broken. I bought a contour powder kit and I was worried it would shatter into pieces, but thankfully, everything is well. I wasn't able to take a picture of my items wrapped because I was so excited. Sorry about that.
The delivery guys were very friendly. They make jokes a lot and they remind you if they are near on your location. They are very accommodating.
Cash on delivery - cash on delivery is very convenient especially for me since I don't have a credit card and I'm lazy enough to deposit money on the bank. However, this doesn't apply on all the products, it will depend on the supplier.
Awesome deals and discounts! I got my items at a discounted rate and it's not just a 10% discount. Most of the items on Lazada are discounted so yayyy!

Cons:

You don't get to see the product live so you really have to read reviews and make sure that that is the product you want. (but still, you can return products within 14 days upon delivery if you're not satisfied with them) I'm not really sure if this applies to all of the items.
For beauty products, you don't get to test them first on your skin. For example, you are buying a foundation, you have to make sure that it is the right color for you (but then again, you can still return it or have it exchanged)
Don't expect that your product would look exactly like it in person. Of course, there are items out there that are very deceiving. It might look twice their size on the photo. Although, some items have a description that they might not look the same in person which is good, it avoids disappointments for their consumers.

I would rate my shopping experience a 5/5 because I really enjoyed shopping with Lazada, it's hassle-free, very easy. I'm already purchasing some items on my cart as of now just because I love the convenience it provides. No need to go to the mall, eat there, commute or drive and spend more. With Lazada, you can now shop effortlessly.

I recommend it to you guys especially if you're very lazy like me. :) Let me know what you think

There you go! If you loved my review click here to start shopping! :)

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, by Dawn Flores

In Confessions,

Confessions of a New Blogger

I decided to write a blog because of my serious love for make-up, most especially Korean products. Well, I thought I had a good start until I stopped blogging for about two to three months I guess, because I ran out of ideas, I ran out of make-up products to review.

Well, who cares about that, and why am I telling you this? So here's the thing, I'm not an expert or pro with make-up, I started my blog just to help people, especially those who are just starting to appreciate it, decide which are the best products to use and providing simple easy steps to begin make-up. I always wanted to be a part of people's lives. I just started my blog and I'm really hoping that I could reach out to a lot of people.

I used to read other blogs talking about the basics, how to get more followers and such, how to write a good content etc. It really helped, a lot.

So to my fellow new bloggers, these are my confessions, learned lessons and realizations upon blogging. Take it as an advice as well if you like.

1. Let your blog be you

It is really important to show people who you really are in a blog. Be private but show yourself. Show what you are capable of and what are your purpose. Pictures, content, show the whole world who you are and what you can bring on the table.

2. Read read read and read other blogs

Read other blogs too. It really helps especially those who are blogging since forever! They know pretty much everything! So get some tips from them but don't steal their work. I specifically struggle on the photos, I'm really not a expert when it comes to those but reading blogs help me get ideas but not steal about the photos. The lighting, the right angle, and etc.

3. Blogging is not always about the money

Never blog because of the money and the perks. It will take the fun out of it. I must admit, at first I was blinded about getting sponsors, earning so much money from ads and etc. It seriously took out the fun out of it because I was worried that my blog wouldn't sell where in fact I published this in the first place to reach out to people by sharing our passions. So I got lost there, I still dream about getting sponsors but it will take time and if you do what you love, those are just bonus. :)

4. Listen only to yourself but be open

Don't be afraid of other's judgment. I must admit, I really got conscious about what others might think about my blog, what if people won't like it, I let the pressure get to me, but turns out most of my friends are liking it and find it very helpful which is good for me. I may not please everybody, but atleast I'm happy that somehow, it's being noticed and it helps people not just on making decisions for their make-up thingy but also encourages other people because most of my content are about empowerment and encouragement. Don't be discouraged but also accept the expert's advice and opinions. :)

5. Let your voice be heard

I know we don't literally hear each other's voices on blogs (kidding) but your voice can be heard through your contents. Allow readers to feel you and believe in your blog just like how you believe in yourself. Be a part of something great because of it. Blogging may not be for everybody, but blogging is definitely for anybody who wants to gain something in their lives, either recognition, source of living, source of your happiness, or whatever your purpose is, your blog has a voice and let it be heard.

So again I'm not an expert, these are just my thoughts and you are very much welcome to give me advice as well.

That's it for today! Have an awesome day. :)

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, by Dawn Flores

In Dawn's Advice, make-up

Learning The Art of Make-Up

"I wanted to learn how to apply make-up but I can't, I only use powder and lipstick and that's it! But I really want to learn"

Some girls wanted to start learning how to apply make-up but they think they don't have the talent to begin plus buying make-up is very very expensive and sometimes you can't decide which one you'll buy. I can still remember when I was in this situation. I really wanted to learn how to draw my eyebrows PROPERLY. :D I used to think that it's so freaking hard so for you guys, I'm willing to share some tips on how to begin beautifying your face.

1. Ask opinions and advice

When I am unsure of what type of make up should I use I usually ask for opinions of the people who are either professional or have this huge love for make-ups. Simply because they know better. They most probably tried almost all of the make-up brands, what to buy or what is not to buy. So if you have a tight budget or don't wanna waste your money by using useless products, ask someone or read a blog :)

2. Never be afraid to make mistakes

I probably used all of the wrong products without being aware of it and of course, I used to draw my eyebrows in an unacceptable way. My eyeliner was always out of place always smudging. This are just some mistakes that I took note of, so again, listen to other's opinion if they tell you you're eyebrows are too short, it's too elongated, well they are trying to help you out by helping you do your make up properly especially if you know, you're just starting to do it. That's okay, someday you'll look back and say, oohhh my eyebrows were really bad. LOL.

3. Find the best product suitable for you

Always try and try until you find what's best for your skin but if it irritates you, of course that's the time you have to stop using wrong products. Whether it's branded, drug store make-up, or authentic Korean brands, if it doesn't work for you, stop. I used to apply drugstore make- ups before when I couldn't afford to buy organic ones. I used to have so many pimples and what I hate the most is when the foundation sticks into your clothes, your boyfriend's clothes, or your friend's. Also there were eyebrow pencils that just fades after hours, so I used to look like an alien with short straight eyebrows.

You have to know what product suits you best. You have to master your own skin, you have to have the right tools, brushes, eyebrow pens, and etc. You have to know the right shade for your face, you have to try lipstick shades that suits you best. Again, read blogs or ask for people's advice.

4. Practice makes perfect

It's okay to have bad eyebrows but please don't be attached with it. There are thousands and thousands of make up tutorials you can read, I have one too, just click here. It's really hard to have perfect eyebrows, yes I know. Learned it the hard way. It really is a great achievement for a girl to have eyebrows on fleek, we should have a medal or something. Also eyeliners are tricky too especially for girls who have small eyelids. Keep on practicing, don't be discouraged, be confident that you can do it.

5. Know the basics

Practice the basics, how to apply foundation, concealer and then move on the hardest / tricky part. Have the basic products. For beginners, you need to have a liquid foundation or BB cream, or CC cream. If you wanna know the difference click here . You must have a setting powder or powder foundation for oil control, mascara to make your eyes pop, eyebrow pencils, lipstick and a blush on. Those are the basic products if you want to learn how to apply daily make-up PROPERLY.

Additional tips:

You must always take good care of your skin, wash and cleanse your face before going to sleep. Never ever ever sleep with your make-up on.
Apply moisturizer or primer before applying your make-up
Take care of your lips, it's really ugly when it' cracking
Don't rush your make-up, it's an art, enjoy the process
Take all the tips you learn and get started! :)

So that's it, I hope you liked it and I hope it helps, a lot. :)

Here I would just like to share some of my old photos:

This is how I apply make-up now, not bad, still not perfect but not bad. There's always room for improvement :D

This is me when I was still learning, bad eyebrows, poor application of eyeliner. LOL

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, by Dawn Flores

In Dawn's Advice, make-up

Protect yourself from the sun and have fun! (5 must have items for this summer)

It's summer again! The heat could be really annoying sometimes especially if you're wearing make-up. It could be irritating especially if it's hot and you're sweaty. So for today, I'm going suggest some items for a more comfy summer!

1. CC Creams

I would mostly recommend a CC cream since it is very light on the face and also provides protection from the sun and nourishes your skin.

The thing about CC creams is that it corrects your skin, covers blemished and because of it's lightness, you won't feel irritated even if you are sweaty and also, residues won't be removed even if you wipe your face a thousand times, just be sure to just dab it not fully wipe your face, okay?

2. Sunscreens

Sunscreens are very important, it doesn't only prevent your skin from getting darker it also protects your skin from the rays that may cause harm on your face. There are tinted sunscreens are now on the market and I really think it's a great product to try.

3. Soothing Gels

Soothing Gels are best for summer getaway, of course after a long swim under the sun this is a really good product to help your face cool off. This product is available on some make-up outlets and drugstores.

4. Warm and Vibrant Lipsticks

This is not a skin care product we know but it's a must have! Your lipstick defines your mood so it's better to choose the right shade. This years trend is strong, vibrant and colorful. So just to have that summer vibe, lipsticks that are shocking and red and warm are perfect. Imagine wearing that with your sexy swimwear!

5. Retouching Powder

Find a face or loose powder to give you a fresh retouch. Of course, when we're on the heat either it's a party, an event, getaway, or travel, you must always retouch of course, remove the oiliness, wipe your sweat and retouch!

So there you go! It doesn't matter what brand as long as you have these items, you're ready for summer! For sure you will be going out with your friends and family so it's better to be prepared, protect yourself from the sun and have fun! :D

Another thing, always wash your face before you go to sleep, with all the sweat, there will be more dirt on your face so always wash up, alright?

If you have any requests, suggestions or reactions, please don't hesitate to leave a comment below :D