Life is a roller coaster ride, we've heard this phrase a thousand times. It's very common yet accurate. "Life is about taking risk, letting go and just having fun." I can still remember my first roller coaster ride. It was nerve wracking. My heart pounded so hard, I was so scared. I have no one to sit beside me because all my friends were occupied. That made it even more scary. So the ride started, slowly reversed upward, making me more nervous, then I heard a clank, that's when the ride starts going down really fast I thought my heart was going to drop. I closed my eyes for a while because I don't want to see the world upside down from the loop, but when I opened my eyes, I was upside down. It was crazy.

Communication is important to connect with someone. What's hard is being in a conversation full of random meaningless words, but not one word connected to your heart and soul.

In making relationships work, either love, family, or friends, communication is always necessary. To me, even without any word, you can communicate. Through eye contact, sweet gestures, a kiss, a hug, have it your way.


Just because you are talking about something, doesn't mean you are communicating.

Have you ever experienced talking with a certain person everyday but you feel like your floating away from that person. More and more, they seemed to be far away from you. The connection is not there anymore.

Whether it's a relationship, your friends, or family. You don't have to talk about a certain topic. Sometimes you need to check if you still have that communication or you're just having a conversation everyday.

Keep touching each other's soul. Keep on communicating. One meaningful word is worth more than a thousand meaningless words.

Don't let it fade away. Talk about things you don't usually talk about. Ask the person how is she/he doing.

Always allow the other to speak and tell stories.

Lighten up. If you think that the both of you are already bombarded with problems, try to lighten the conversation. It's okay to share your problems, your rants, and your complaints but not to the point that you never stop talking about them, it's tiring to hear the same thing or rants over and over again.

Keeping a conversation going is easy, but staying connected not only through words but with actions is real hard work.

Let me know what you think, state your opinion or the comments, give some advice as well if you wish.

Talk to you soon on my next post.

If you'll notice, I've been reviewing a lot of Face Shop's products because I really love them! The Face Shop's products are pricy but it's worth it. The quality, the gorgeous packaging! It's awesome!

So for today, I'm going to make a review about The Face Shop's Easy Cover Stick Concealer

Concealers are very important to correct or cover our darks circles, blemishes, it's also very useful for correcting your make-up and highlighting your features especially your nose bridge, forehead and chin.

In order to cover dark spots, a concealer must be 3 shades lighter than your natural skin tone.

Blending is very much needed for you to not look to white.

Packaging: 

The packaging is pretty simple. I love simple Korean Cosmetics as long as the product actually works. I got the shade N203 as you can see. It's a travel friendly product because of the stick unlike some concealers who are contained in a glass tube or something.

Swatches: 

Unblended

Blended

Instructions:

• After applying your foundation, apply the product under your eye to cover the dark circles, cover blemishes, apply on the bridge of your nose, your chin and forehead, but not on your whole forehead.
• Blend it with a concealer brush or a beauty blender (if using a beauty blender, just tap onto it and be sure not to glide or swipe it.
• Set with a setting powder or powder foundation

I look funny here my goodness!

Personal Review:

Eyebrow pencils are the most important weapon a girl must have. Eyebrows are a huge deal. Your day will not be complete without drawing a perfectly shaped eyebrow. This is how I found this product, so my eyebrow pencil ran out which is also a Face Shop's product (one of my favorite brands) if you are familiar with lovely.me design my eyebrows, so I decided to run to the shop and get that eyebrow pen. Unfortunately, it wasn't available at that store but there are other products to choose from so I decided to go with this one.

I thought they were almost the same but upon using this product I noticed some differences about them.

They have the same packaging, not the same color though, same pen point and it also comes out with an eyebrow brush.

This is the tip, no need to sharpen, just turn the case to get more product

It comes with a brush which is very essential. Yay!

What I like about this product is that it's very easy to use, the shape of the end of the pen makes it easier to draw your eyebrows, though this one's tip is thicker than lovely.me design my eyebrows but it's how you use it. This type of eyebrow pencils are starting to be a trend, I saw this type from Etude House and some make-up brands are starting to get the idea because it's easy to use.

I like this product because of it helps you define your eyebrows better but what I'm not a fan of is that it's a bit thick and it has a bit of a creamy texture and you don't get so much from the first swipe so you really need to draw it harder. But not too hard that you break it.

One thing I struggle the most by using this product is when I draw the below curved part of the eyebrow because it gets sticky and it's really hard to draw but you just have to stretch your skin by raising your eyebrows to draw it easily.

This shade is brown but they also have a really really brown color and greyish brown, because we all know that Koreans are crazy when it comes to hair color so it's really important to math your eyebrows with your hair color.

I mentioned on my previous blog that for you to achieve a perfect eyebrow, you must have the right tools. I think this one is okay. It's better if you use an eyebrow mascara.

First swipe (I did swipe hard enough)

After several swipes (seriously LOL)

This is how I do my eyebrows (no concealer to highlight)

So to sum it all up, these are the pros and cons;


Pros:

• Very easy to use
• Has its own eyebrow brush
• No need to sharpen
• Helps you define your eyebrows easily
• Easy to erase but doesn't fade all day

Rating:

4/5

Eyebrows on fleek all the way!

I noticed that L'oreal True Match Liquid foundation is now making a huge hype on Facebook and I read a lot of comments that most of its buyers were really satisfied. However, most blogs are actually contradicting, but anyway I was still interested so I decided to give this product a shot. I don't fancy drug store make ups, and I really prefer Korean cosmetics but L'oreal Paris is known to be one of the best drugstore make-ups out there. This product costs 600 PHP.

I got the N4 Nude Beige shade

This product claims have:

• Shade Micro Precision - which means they have 5 matching pigments conditioned to the color structure of Asian skin tone.
• Finish Micro-Perfection - ultra-fine pigments refine and smooth skin inch by inch.
• Texture Micro-Homogenity - ultra-gliding texture infused with oil cocoons skin with sublime comfort.

Instructions:

Shake before use
Get some product from the pump
Apply and blend onto your face
(For better results set your face with powder or powder foundation, even though this product is matte, it still needs to be set)

This foundation is very tricky, I usually don't read instructions on how to use it simply because it's easy, pump and use it. I noticed that the texture was very runny, then I decided to check the label below and read the instruction that you should shake it first before you use it, after shaking it, it thickened.

What I love about this foundation is it truly does matches my skin tone and it's not too hard to blend. It's not too pink and not too yellow. It just goes well with your skin tone. I think that's because of the Shade Micro Precision they were claiming.

SWATCHES:

This is the texture when shaken

When blended

One thing I noticed about this liquid foundation is that after blending these swatches, they tend to darken on the edge, and there are glittery particles that I don't understand why and I seriously need an explanation for that but no worries since they don't show up on my face, not that I know of but it really doesn't.

When I first used this product since I have no knowledge that it should be shaken first before use, it felt oily and heavy on the face. I kept retouching and retouching every two or three hours, the heaviness was really annoying. It has a matte finish, though as I've mentioned, as the day goes by, it's really oily. Also, they claim that this product will smoothen your skin inch by inch, it somehow does that so yay for them.

What I liked about this product is that it's designed for Asian women's skin and it really does, the shades, but I really don't like it when it's hot my oiliness blends with this product's heaviness so it was really uncomfortable and annoying.

I also don't like the smell, it smells rubberish (if that's even a word) I love foundations with good scents or let them have no scents at all!

This foundation is for medium coverage by the way but build-able to full coverage

These are the photos of how the products looked on my face (no powders and concealers)




As you can see, I haven't applied a concealer but it hid my dark circles and blemishes, plus points for L'oreal!

So to sum it all up here are the pros and cons of this product

Pros:

• It truly matches your skin tone (hooray for that!)
• Somehow smoothens your skin
• Matte finish so no need to put on lots and lots of powder to set
• Different shades to choose from
• Medium coverage (build-able to full)
• Almost covers dark circles and blemishes
• Acceptable price

Cons:

3 out of 5

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:

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.

1. Let your blog be you

2. Read read read and read other blogs

3. Blogging is not always about the money

4. Listen only to yourself but be open

5. Let your voice be heard

"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

4. Practice makes perfect

5. Know the basics

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

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!

Colourette's Coloursticks are trendy now a days, and it's okay to spoil yourself with these cosmetics every once in a while. I bought this shade together with Sahara that's why today, I'm going to share what I think about this shade.

Petra gives you a summer vibe because of it's color, it's somehow reddish and pink and it's warm so it's perfect for summer!

"This shade also make you look sophisticated and chic, it is also good for everyday make-up."

This shade is perfect for tanned, medium and fair skin because it brightens your face.

I have a fair skin but it made me look brighter

This shade is a must have especially for this summer vibe! :D I love it.

Rate:

4/5

I gave it a 4/5 because I really love it! The only problem I think is it leaves stains on your teeth but I think that just depends on how you properly apply it so be careful. Also there are times it makes my lips dry because of the residue left because it's very clingy, LOL. It's better to use with a lip balm but overall, I really really love it!

Would I buy it again? 

Well, of course, these type of shades are my shade! I used to have the same shade of lipstick with different brands and this is my top pick! :D


So try it out now! :D

So I recently posted a review on Colourette's and I was really satisfied so I decided to try their different shades as well.

I wanted to try a nude shade but I was really hesitating, worried that it won't suit me and that I would look pale so I asked the re-seller if I could try them on before purchasing them, however, all of their sticks were sealed.

I usually try a lipstick on before buying it so that I won't regret it and I kept finding pictures of women with medium/fair skin tone just to see if it would also look good on me.

So there, I took the risk and decided to buy it! I'm so glad I did.

This shade made me look vibrant, no regrets at all. It definitely matched my skin tone and I instantly fell in love with it at first swipe!

The color would help you achieve that nice girl look. :D

Loving it!!!!

It also stays long so you don't have to worry about re-applying and I also find it fascinating that even after you eat, the shade stays and somehow gives a light reddish color I don't know if some of you guys noticed it already.

Well, this is a really good product and the shade, wow! You can use this shade during the summer for a fresh look also for your daily make-up use. I love the creamy matte! Stays longer for hours. So there.

"If you have a fair, medium, tanned skin tone, take the risk! This shade is perfect and I'm loving it!!!"

RATE:

4/5

"Would I buy it again?"

I've been seeing a lot of posts lately that some people prefer being bare-faced because boys won't be shocked to see them without make-up on. Come on people! Putting on make up is not bad, if you know how to properly do it. 

I personally like putting on make-up not because I think I'm ugly, no! Excuse me, haha! Kidding aside, I like making myself look better. I don't put make up on to impress guys, if I did I would have never allowed my partner to see me bare-faced. He loves me with or without make-up and he supports me because this is what I love to do.

So here are the 5 reasons why ladies like to put their make-up on so stop crying and bragging about how you don't put make-up everyday because you have that natural beauty. 

1. It helps you feel good about yourself

2. Enhances the beauty that already exists

Of course, that's the thing about make-up, it enhances your look hehe (just kidding) Well, for us girls not all of us are born looking overly beautiful when we wake-up. so what do we do? We put on our make-up! yes! 

Like for instance, there are so many people asking if I'm sick, if I'm okay or what, calm down guys, I'm perfectly fine I'm just naturally pale. Cosmetics are very helpful.

If you have a really huge house, would you like it plain? No, right? You want to beautify it because you love it. You don't want it dull or boring, you enhance it's look. Well, you get my point.

Celebrities, even with a natural beauty, still wears make-up.

3.It's a plus point

I am really a fan of ladies who do their make-up so well! Like, dang girl! You fine! I love it. It's art. Not everyone can do that, it's a gift and it takes practice to master it. Putting on foundation, drawing your eyebrows, contouring your face, do you think it's easy? It's not! It's a talent and not everyone was gifted with magic hands.

4. Leaves an impression

When you know how to carry yourself and present yourself, you'll leave a good first impression of course, attitude matters, even if you wear make-up, if you're attitude ain't good well, you just wasted an awful lot of cosmetics. If you wear make-up it doesn't matter if people will be shocked without it. We deal with several people everyday, it's not everyday you are gonna spend the night with someone and show yourself without make-up. 

They would say, be simple and be yourself. Yes that's true. Doesn't mean you cover your face with make-up, you are fake. Some people don't wear make-up but they have that fake attitude, that's being fake, alright?

5. Protects your face

Some make-ups, especially organics one leaves protection on your face. It's important to leave the house with full protection. Some powder, and some products may harm your skin so it's better to use the right products. Some has vitamins and SPF that protects your face from the sun. Better start protecting your face! :D

So there you go, I really love it when my friends come to me for make-up or skin care advice it makes me feel somehow useful, I'm still not a professional though but we'll get there. 

If you wanna learn simple tricks to properly use make-up let me know, I'll be more than happy to teach you :D

Here, I would also like to share some of my favorite everyday looks: 

Sassyyy!!!

Simple, No make-up look

The I could ruin someone's life look

Liquid eyeliners are one of the useful tool to highlight your eyes, especially for girls like me who have chinky eyes, it really is a struggle to find the right brand so I decided to try this product.