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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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    March 16, 2011

    LOTD: Armani Eyes to Kill Intense in No.4 Pulp Fiction

    Armani Eyes to Kill Intense in 4, Pulp Fiction

    steely cornflower (blue-purple) *as described by Karlasugar

    It is amazing, I can't stop raving about the Eyes to Kill Intense eyeshadows.  They don't crease, they are multi-dimensional, the quality is great, lasts the entire day, I have nothing bad to say about it.  The packaging is awesome too, I like the fact that each pot comes with a little flat cap thingy which you can press back into the product to keep everything compact and smooth.  When I saw these, I was like to the heck with the powder eyeshadows... I got to grab them (even though I had no intention to buy any Armani eye products - was eyeing mainly the face and cheek products).

    I didn't have to use any color base, and as you can see in the picture below, this ONE shade alone creates the look of the crease, shimmery lids, it adds depth, color and pop all at once.

    Swatches and haul entry, click HERE, and HERE.

    Products used:

    Foundation - Lancome Pro Base, Armani Lasting UV Foundation, La Mer Powder

    Lips - Nothing!!

    Eyes - NARS Primer, Armani Eyes to Kill Intense #4, Heavy Rotation (??) liquid liner

    Blush - Benefit Bella Bimba

     

    posted by
    3/16/11

    LOVEEEEEEEEEEEES


    posted by
    3/16/11

    Me tooooo! =)


    posted by
    3/16/11

    i love the eyeshadow colour!


    posted by
    3/16/11

    They are powder pigments? Or like gel paint pots? Niceee Smiling


    3/16/11

    @ pearlicious - they are like powdery cream...not 'smooth' like paint pots. Smiling and yesss they are all gorgeous, every shade of them!


    posted by
    3/16/11

    Gorgeous colour!


    posted by
    3/17/11

    I am in a cream phase now, cream blush, cream shadows, and I want to get my hands on these as you mentioned that they don't crease. Now I got to find out if they are available here.
    Do you apply it with a brush or fingers?


    3/17/11

    @ christie - I used my fingers to dab on, then with a mac217 to blend..and pack on more color if necessary. but I have used a flat eyeshadow brush to pat on the color and that's fine too. it is super easy to work with, for me. Smiling hoping someone can open a nordtsrom spree or smth.. can order from there. I think so.


    posted by
    3/17/11

    Oh yes, a brush to blend it out and reach all the hard-to-reach folds at the front of lids, why didn't I think of that...


    posted by
    3/17/11

    They look great and so easy to use!


    posted by
    3/17/11

    redberried - yes I use the brush trick too with cream to powder eyeshadows (like Shiseido Hydropowders) or even just cream ones (MAC Fluidlines as bases, MAC Paintpots - before I found out I was allergic to both). Just use a flat paddle shaped brush like the MAC 242.. I have a cheap one of that style from Sasa for around $5 which I use a lot too.


    posted by
    3/18/11

    Whoa. Gorgeous gorgeous shade! Now makes me wish that Armani Beauty is still available in KL, so I can just take a coach ride to get it and come back!


    3/19/11

    @Mskas9 - perhaps can order from nordstroms/ armani site (via vpost)? Shocked


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