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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.

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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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    June 30, 2009

    INs and OUTs (June 09)

    No pictures, but will just ramble about stuff I have been using lately.

    INs

    1. MAC studio sculpt foundation (NC15) - You just need the tiniest amount of this product for a full coverage.  On the other hand, the Clinique Superfit, you need to use MORE if you want a fuller coverage.
    2. ACNES zit cream - zaps breakouts real quick.
    3. MAC Azalea brush - Da bomb as far as blushers are concerned.
    4. MAC Pink Vivid Cream stick - awesome payoff and color, love love this on my cheeks.
    5. MAC 168 brush - loving this brush all over again, I neglected it for a long time and dabbled with the 109 and the CS fan brush when apply blusher.
    6. Maybelline highlight & concealer thingy - the concealer on this 'wand' is really great, and comparable to the MAC studio finish concealer. And it is cheap!  :)
    7. Yea to all my random hairclips, have been using them all the time cos my bangs are at a really awkward length now.
    8. Yea to all my Keith Harring LE Uniqlo tees I bought in Harajuku, Tokyo
    9. Yea to my Lady Gaga album which bf downloaded for me.. haha... Yup, I know.. even my 15 year old brother is saying YOU CALL THAT MUSIC??  He is a music snob...but I am all for great entertainers, and she is one to me.
    10. Unearthing a bunch of brand new makeup in my drawer, including a smokey eye palette with 10 eyeshadows, 5 or 6 backups of Loreal Superliner, a bunch of Shu Uemura eyeshadows, Benefit blusher and also my Shu Uemura palette
    11. AWESOME 'cheng teng' (a chinese dessert) at Bedok 'corner' food-centre...
    12. Last one -- LUSH Yummy Yummy Yummy makes me want to take a shower all the time~

    OUTs

    1. Boo to the constant checking, stalking I have been doing lately when it comes to MAC releases, I thought I was over that 'stage' since the start of the year, but am I going through a relaspse???  Geesh.  Or I just never stopped?
    2. Crazy busy work week which is simply not sustainable. 
    3. Neglecting my blushers.... I have been wanting to use some colors which have not seen the light of day, such as MAC Dirty Plum, Pleasantry, Naunce, PeachyKeen etc etc...
    4. The Color Craft Collection, I have half intrigued and half 'hating' it.  And the fact that it is late is driving me insane cos the ONLY item I wanted is still not here yet!
    5. Late nights
    6. Short weekends
    7. Eating lousy food

     

    What are yours?

    Filed in: mac, all about me, make up | Tagged with: poll, tag, Mac, All about me, make up, in and out
    posted by
    6/30/09

    Heya! haven't commented in a while.

    Do you mean azalea blush in point 3? I thought it was some blush brush and googled it lol.
    Oh yeah, what shade do you use for the Maybelline concealer/highlighter and is it yellow toned? I've been wanting to buy it but have been hesitating.


    6/30/09

    zandre: Great to hear from u again!
    yea, I meant Azalea blush. Gosh. That's a typo. LOL. I have featured this in earlier posts before though.
    The concealer, I got it the lightest shade, hmmm it is not yellow toned. I think. I got it at
    http://mascara-page.blogspot.com/


    posted by
    6/30/09

    yeah i know lol, i just got a little fuzzy minded Laughing out loud
    haha yeah that was where i was going to get it!
    oh yeah forgot to ask in the first comment, have you tried MAC blush in peaches?


    6/30/09

    Zandre: no, I have not tried Peaches blusher.


    posted by
    6/30/09

    Amen to OUTS# 2 & 6, & 7. i wish i was rich and didnt have to work *sigh*


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