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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

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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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    July 14, 2012

    LOTD: NARS Dragon Girl Velvet Matte Lip Pencil

    Hi hi! 

    I had 'accidentally' got to swatch NARS Dragon Girl Velvet Matte Lip Pencil while I was in TW, and I was somehow very drawn to it (the name too!), but it was sold out at at least 3 NARS counter I went to in TW.  I had all but given up, til I saw it at the airpot duty free.  And it costs less than $30 at duty free (maybe around SG$28).  So happy! 

    Dragon Girl is a very true cherry red, slightly cool toned.  It is quite pigmented, and very powdery velvety matte texture.  It is not drying (on my lips on a good day anyway) and it is quite long lasting.  I love the NARS Velvet Matte pencils (have a couple more in my stash) and the formula is really great and easy to use.  My only qualm is I wish they have made this a retractable packaging, so I don't have to waste products sharpening the pencil, or have to buy a sharpener just to sharpen this pencil.  

    Because it is a pencil, it allows for precise application, and I didn't have to use a separate lip pencil (in any case, I am not one for outlining my lips).  I really enjoy red lips lately... and I think I should wear them more often.  They are pretty eye catching, and sets off my skintone quite well.  It is also easy to touch up, and build up the colour.  LOVES! 

    More photos: 

    Swatches:

    LOTD - 2 pictures, in slightly different lighting, so you can see how the color 'changes'.

    all products used

    base: Ettusais BB cream Gorgeous Cosmetics perfect base foundation, Chanel loose powder

    concealer: Laura Mercier secret camouflage 

    cheeks: Illamasqua Hussy, Sleek Glo face highlighter, Dior Nude Tan Aurora 

    lips: NARS Dragon Girl

    liners: Solone Red Wine, Heavy Rotation Liquid Liner

    eyes: NARS primer, Gorgeous eyeshadow palette 

    ** really loving the Gorgeous cosmetics a full review entry is in order! ** 

    That's all, and thank you for reading!

    posted by
    7/15/12

    Love the look of this on you. I've been enjoying the Nars Velvet Gloss lip pencils recently - have yet to try out any of the matte ones but this one is certainly being added to my wish list. I do wish you didn't have to sharpen them though. x


    posted by
    7/15/12

    I like how this ended up pulling a little cherry on after swatching! From the pencil I thought it was going to be a *bam* red but it's rather wearable!


    posted by
    7/15/12

    You cannot keep tempting me with red lipstick, I love them. You really look good with red lips. If only I could wear them everyday.


    posted by
    7/16/12

    very pretty strawberry color


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