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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 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.

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    May 19, 2010

    LOTD: Applying & Blending Cream Products (feat Maquillage Stick Foundation & MUFE products)

    OK, this entry will feature all the products which were mentioned in THIS haul entry.. mainly the MUFE products which I bought yesterday.   A few of you are curious about the application and texture of the Aqua creams and HD blusher, so I thought I would do a super quick look with the products.  I am not a professional, obviously, and I am just sharing with you how I would use the cream products.

    At the same time, I am also trying out the Maquillage foundation and blending it using my fingers instead of a brush.  Note that in this look, I am not going to set my foundation at all---- in line with the whole cream/ dewy look.   I am keep powder products to a minimum here.

    Step ONE: Already applied foundation and concealer.  Everything blended out with my fingers.  I am only concealing my dark eye circles and not the blemish spots -- too lazy for that.  The concealer I am using is the MUFE No1 palette.

    I pumped the HD blush on my finger tips and dotted it all over the area of the cheeks I want the color.  I can be more generous with the amount I used, cos it is such a natural flush color.  Then I spread it out lightly, and then rub gently into my cheeks.  Easy!

    STEP TWO.  Applying the Aqua Cream.  I used mainly my finger tips again, and then blended it out with a MAC 226 for more precision.  I am using mainly the #15 all over the lids and #14 just a little on the crease.   I did not use any base like TFSI.  Seriously, it blends so easily, and the finish is just like any look you would get with an eyeshadow.  LOVE this product.  Can you imagine popping it into your bag and doing your MU anytime, you know, like if you have no time to do your makeup, and want to do it when you reach your office or something.. or when you are travelling you don't want to risk breaking your powder eyeshadows in transit etc etc.

    UPDATE: I am touching my eyelids now, and it doesn't feel creamy, or sticky..... and so I think that it is unlikely to crease at all.

    STEP THREE: Applying the lip color.  Pretty much self explantory in the pictures shown below.. and I tried out two lipsticks for effect.  I know many of us are nude/natural lipstick fans, so I tried one end result with GOSH Darling, and the other one for my 'summer trend' bright lipstick end result.

     

    On  the rest of the eyes, I used a brown liner, applied false lashes, and also smudged a little Aqua Cream #15 under my eyes for subtle definition of the eye-shape.  The only powdery stuff I used is some MAC Solar White e/s on the browbone to highlight.   I also used whatever is remaining on the smudgy brush to fill in my brows quickly.

    Yes, I am wearing Geo Lenses in this entry!  Thanks to Amy again, for helping me order!  :)

    Well, that wraps up this entry, and I hope it has been helpful to you!

    Thanks for reading.

    posted by
    5/19/10

    I really liked how the stick foundation looks on you! XD


    posted by
    5/19/10

    "I am only concealing my dark eye circles and not the blemish spots" You have blemish spots to cover? you look so flawless already Laughing out loud

    I noticed since the first picture youre wearing grey lenses Laughing out loud and not black lenses as usual Laughing out loud pretty on you.

    Let me guess, is that Nudy grey? Laughing out loud I love nudy grey XD
    Love nudy series from geo.
    they look so subtle and geo's grey lenses always look only dark grey and so, not freakish XD *oops, i rant on your page. :D*

    I bet other colour would look very pretty on you since you have fair skin XD


    posted by
    5/19/10

    i like how u justify purchasing the Aqua cream... " ... imagine popping it into your bag and doing your MU anytime, you know, like if you have no time to do your makeup, and want to do it when you reach your office or something.. or when you are travelling you don't want to risk breaking your powder eyeshadows in transit etc etc." not to mention, there's no need to bring along brushes for application (",)

    Just wondering... does the blush settle into the pores on your cheeks - not sure if u can gimme an answer to that coz the last time i saw u, you face was rather smooth and poreless (",)


    posted by
    5/19/10

    I love the 3rd pic of you! And I cant stop staring at your eyes until you mentioned in the post later that you are wearing the GEO lenses, haha. Really makes your eyes pop!


    posted by
    5/19/10

    Soph: the Maquillage lippy with 18C looks really really nice on u! wear that more often!


    posted by
    5/19/10

    beautiful!


    5/19/10

    Hazel - I am hoping the blush won't settle into my pores, but if it does, what I normally do when I am already out and about is to just gently rub over the 'affected' areas to smoothen out and then it would be OK again. And I do use quite a few products to make my face look 'smooth and flawless' you just go to do whatever it takes! Sticking out tongue Thank you!

    noppi - I am not sure the name of the Geo lenses, I just told Amy to pick one for me that is greyish and natural. She has great taste!

    Michelle - I am liking the lenses too, subtle effect... just a little not used to my eyes feeling drier than usual cos I normally wear dailies.

    Kas - Yes Mdm!

    Roseanne- Thanks!

    Joyce - Thank you, I like how it feels too!


    posted by
    5/19/10

    u look yummy!!


    5/19/10

    haha, thanks Sarah!


    posted by
    5/19/10

    Oooh, thanks for this entry! I'm always apprehensive to use cream blushes cos I don't know how to blend them out and am afraid they'll remain as splotches on my cheeks. Smiling And you rock the lenses, GEO lenses are really not bad for the price.


    5/19/10

    Regis - thanks girl! I do think that different brands cream blush apply differently. Some settle more powdery than others. This happens to be a dream to blend and apply. Smiling NARS are great too.


    posted by
    5/19/10

    GORGEOUS! the blue lense is so fine! Love this post of yours! Smiling


    5/19/10

    thanks, Di! Smiling


    posted by
    5/19/10

    I love the blush on you! Pretty! Smiling


    posted by
    5/20/10

    wow, the lenses look really good on you :]


    posted by
    5/20/10

    Nice!! and thank for showing us how to blend it..
    im loving Gosh Darling on you!


    posted by
    5/20/10

    love the steps by steps


    posted by
    5/20/10

    The GEO lenses look really good on you! What color are they, they seem...grey?
    And I agree with Kas, the Maquillage lipstick and 18C combo works really well on you.
    Thanks for showing how the blush blends and all! (:


    posted by
    5/20/10

    The GEO lenses really made your eyes pop!
    And I really like the dewy finishing of your face makeup!


    5/20/10

    Sara - they are greyish..... erm, Amy!! Please help with the exact name! Hahaha.. I threw away the bottle before checking the name.

    Chantana - yup, I like how the lenses makes my eyes look bigger but still kind of natural (not too weird)


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