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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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    January 04, 2013

    LOTD: Burberry Smokey Grey Quad


    Hi hi! 

    I have already featured the Burberry smokey grey quad in this entry here - swatches - and here I will bring you through how I did the look, and my overall thoughts on this quad.  But the bottomline is -- I love it.  It lasted beautifully on me all day, no fading of the colors at all.  They stayed as good as I first applied them. 

    Here is the color placement: 


    1. I used a big fluffy brush (MAC 224) to dust the brow bone shade all over my brow bone.  It is pretty pigmented, so be sure to dust off the excess and buff it lightly. 

    2. When doing smokey eye looks, I like to apply the crease color first, and then build up later after I apply the lid color.  So I picked up the matte crease color - it is such an amazing warm almost brown-grey shade on my crease - I also find that the crease placement helps me to determine how high I want my lid color to go.  The matte grey is very smooth and pigmented.  It is also very blendable.  I used the same MAC224 for this step.

    3. Then I used a smaller fluffy brush to apply the lid color (MAC 217) and I am anticipating a little fallout, and I didn't want to plonk down too much product at once, so after I picked up the product, I would 'press' the brush on the back of my hand (like how you see those professional makeup artists do), I realise by doing that, the eyeshadow becomes 'compacted' and it goes on the lids without fallout, and you can control the application.  I hope this makes sense to you! 

    4. To darken and create more definition, I used the same MAC 217, and apply the black just closer to my lashline, and also a bit more on the outer corner of my eyes. 

    5. This part is really a matter of building up the colors, I would do extra blending using the matte grey on my crease, I would add more lid color to add more dimension, it's up to you how you want to adjust the overall look.  

    6. I love the eye results - the eyeshadows have different finishes, but they work so harmoniously together as a completed look. 

    7. I kept the lower lids very clean, but I couldn't resist and I rimmed the lower lids with my current fave THREE eye doll liner. 

    8. I also added a blue liner and black liquid liner on the upper lids just to make my lashes blend in better. 

    Here is the end result, close up: 

    I love that it is a warm-ish smokey grey - which I find very flattering for Asian skintone, and the soft texture and finish is very sophisticated.   Highly recommend this quad, if you still want a safe but different smokey quad.  


    And the overall look: 



    All products used: 

    Face - GA Lasting Silk UV Foundation, Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage 03, Chanel Loose Powder shade 10

    Cheeks - MUFE Mat Bronzer, GA Ecailles face & cheek duo palette

    Lips - YSL Glossy Stain 07

    Eyes - NARS Primer, Burberry Smokey Grey quad, Burberry Midnight Blue liner, Heavy Rotation liquid liner, 2 pairs of Ardel 120 layered

    Brows - Shu Uemura 09 Seal Brown, Shu Uemura Brow Manicure Ash Brown 

    I hope you enjoyed this entry, and thanks for looking!

    posted by
    January 05 at 8:15 AM

    Beautiful fotd Sophia, the colours look so pigmented. I love your smokey eye looks as much as the red lips.


    January 06 at 5:21 AM

    @ Jac - thank you so much! Smiling


    posted by
    January 19 at 9:50 AM

    This is really gorgeous - I always love your typical smokey eye. I keep seeing the Burberry stuff when I'm at the airport and thinking "oh I should check it out" but I never do (and end up buying ALL THE TOM FORD stuff, but that's another story...). Next time for sure!


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