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About Me

My name is Sophia, and I am in my early 30s. I am from Singapore and I am the sole writer of this blog.

About this Blog

I started this blog in 2006, I like to use a wide range of brands though I seem to have a growing preference for higher-end brands in recent years. I also like to share interesting things I have come across about makeup and beauty.

Currently The Makeup Blogette receives 39,000 unique views monthly or 2,238,932 views and counting.

My Makeup Style

I like classic looks (neutral tones on eyes, anything goes for lips & cheeks), though occasionally I try out dramatic/ statement looks.  I believe that a flawless base is the key to achieving great makeup looks.  I also believe that if you don't have great skin to start with, fake it with a good foundation routine, and even greater skincare.  I am currently loving Clarins & Lancome skincare products, and Vichy NormaDerm for tackling with breakouts.

What Cameras do I use?

Most of the pictures you see in post 2010 entries are taken with my Canon G-11.  Previously I was using Canon Ixus 80.  I do post some pictures which are taken with my iphone4 which I will state in that particular entry.  I have stopped watermarking my pictures as of 2011, because I think watermarks are ugly in general, and does not prevent people from stealing my pictures if they wish to.  I just take it as a compliment that my pictures are even worth stealing in the first place. I might look into getting a Canon EOS next year, not just for blogging purposes, but I also like photography in general.

My Favourite Makeup Brand(s)

It is hard to name just one, but I like NARS, Chanel, Illamasqua and the ocasional Guerlain, Dior & Urban Decay item.  I own quite a stash of MAC items, but recently I have stopped catching up with their collections, and I much prefer to splurge on a few really outstanding items.

Where to find me

Twitter (link button above!)  Email (stated above!)  Instagram (makeup_blogette)

I have no official Facebook fan page, and currently have no intention to start one at all.  The Makeup Blogette remains my personal hobby and property, so as such, I don't believe in having a Facebook fanpage for it.

Final Disclaimer

I bought/ paid for all of the products mentioned in this blog. I am not affliated to any company. If certain products are sent to me for review purposes, I will say so and express my honest opinions about them. In any case, I will only review and showcase the products which I have personally tried and tested, and enjoy using. I do not get paid to review anything.

No ads, no paid links etc please.  I am in charge of all content and pictures here.

I am not a makeup artist, nor do I have any professional training in makeup.

 

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    July 03, 2008

    EOTD - Another work safe look

    Hmm yeah, you can't tell the difference, but I am using different e/s from the previous work safe look. Duh~ Ha ha.

    Stuff I used:
    UDPP
    Painterly p/p
    Vex e/s
    Satin Taupe e/s*
    Club e/s
    Crest awave e/s *
    Teddy powerpoint liner

    *from my naughty nauticals Stowaway Quad

    And I am also using my new blusher, PeachyKeen!















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    July 01, 2008

    Video of the day: Kick A** Make up looks!!

    Totally wicked!



    Courtesy of YouTube and monroemisfitmakeup
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    July 01, 2008

    Trouble Tuesday Poll

    Mood Music
    Sea Lion Woman

    Fragrance you wear when you want to stir up some trouble
    Viktor & Rolf Flower Bomb

    Today's Kick A** Lippie: MAC Astral Lipstick (Neo Sci-Fi)

    Nail Polish for the Week: Chanel Blue Satin

    What is making you Blush? Orgasm by Nars

    In The Eye of The Beholder: MAC Your Ladyship & Jardin Aires Pigments.
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    July 01, 2008

    Le List


    Mood: Slightly grouchy and overwhelmed.
    Mascara: Maybelline Define a Lash & trusty falsies
    Breakfast: Gardenia Multi Grain
    I’m lovin’ it (makeup related): Cool Heats & Heatherette Collection
    I’m lovin’ it (non-makeup related): My new 8GB thumbdrive
    Outfit: Erm, white hanes men tee, and shorts
    Fragrance: Chanel Chance
    Quote of the day: Future is the time left...
    Just another manic Monday?: Hell yes, of course! No matter how long I have been working, I always feel manic on Mondays.
    Goals of the week: Go shopping on Wed, bug my BF, etc.

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    June 29, 2008

    How to: work safe neutrals

    Hi! Hope everyone is having a fab weekend.

    I am just going to show what I have been doing for work recently. Very simple and quick to do, and it lasts the whole day!







    Enjoy! I will be doing the smokey aqua step by step next.
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    June 28, 2008

    freaky random poll


    Freakiest Fragrance in your collection: ?!?!?

    Odd ball products in your Makeup Stash: majorica eye shadows

    Rocking This Freakin Lippie: MAC's enchantedness

    In The Eye of The Beholder: MAC parrot, black tied, Your Ladyship Pigment and engraved eyeliner.

    Music on The Turntable, Ipod, 8 Track or Whatever:
    sean kingston, take you there

    Plans for the Weekend: visit sick BF on saturday, shopping at mustafa, sulk for rest of weekend
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    June 28, 2008

    EOTD - Smokey Aqua with Nude Lips


    Products I used:

    Eyes (All MAC unless stated otherwise)
    UDPP, Otherworldy p/p
    Parrot on lids
    Shu Uemura ME black on lids and crease (can also use Black Tied)
    Your Ladyship p/g
    Jardin Aires p/g on tear duct
    Engraved liner



    Cheeks

    Smashbox Dolca Vita
    MAC sculpt & shape duo

    Lips
    Enchantedness (LE from last yr's christmas lip pack)

    Tip: I mixed a little of Dior's skin refinisher into my SFF to give my base a more radiant finish.


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    June 27, 2008

    These are not all mine...but...

    I helped my 2 younger sisters buy make up on CoastalScents.com, which as you know is getting to be really popular for their cheap and great make up brushes, mineral make up and their 88 color eyeshadow palettes.

    Some thoughts on the palettes (they both got the 78 color palettes, which also come with blusher colours, and highlighter colours all of which for only USD19.95. I swatched some of the colors on my hands, and I am really IMPRESSED with the
    color payoff. Very good quality! Most of the colors in the palette are frosty ones, some of which look comparable to MAC colors.

    I bought a big brush (compared to the MAC134), some italian badger brushes (buffer, and chisel brush?), while my sister got the fan brush.

    Yesterday, I went to MAC looking for the Cool Heats colours (the MA told me they won't arrive til middle of July, Dang!), but I got myself another pigment, called Jardin Aires. Really pretty, used it today, and it lasted me the whole day. My sister got Glided Green, a really intense shimmering green. Then I also got a Neo Sci-fi lipstick in Astral. It is dark brown, but because it is a Lustre, the color goes on sheer and rosy on me.

    Here are the *guilty* pictures.

























































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    June 27, 2008

    New Feature! EOTD (Eye of the Day)


    Today I am wearing...

    (All MAC unless stated otherwise)
    Base - UDPP, Painterly p/p
    Lid - Jardin Aires p/g*
    Crease - Magnetic Fields e/s*
    Brow bone - Your Ladyship p/g
    Tight liners - Engraved
    Lower line - Silky Girl e/l
    Tear Duct - Urban Decay Polyester Bride e/s



    Benefit Thrrooobb blusher
    Astral l/s*


    *LE stuff (mainly Neo Sci-fi, except for the Jardin Aires is a repromo available with the Colour Forms collection)




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    June 24, 2008

    Le list

    Mood: Tired, confused, looking forward to weekend
    Lips: Bare (as in I am not wearing any lip product)
    Fragrance: Dior Addict Shine (faded after 8 hours of wear)
    Food craving: Nachos with lots of guantamole and cheese
    Makeup craving: MAC Cool Heats and Pigments
    Theme song: Saint Etienne - Only Love Can Break Your Heart
    Nail polish: Nothing (which is rare)
    Hair: All scrunched up in a scrunchie
    Shoes:barefooted
    Goal of the day:go to sleep by 11pm, Hug my dog for at least 10 min