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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

Twitter (link button above!)  Email (stated above!)  Instagram (makeup_blogette)

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 17, 2012

    LOTD: Smokey Warm Brown

    Hi!  It's been a week of birthday FUN!  I had an awesome week meeting up with so many people, work is starting again next week (hectic season ahead).  Yesterday I met the girls for Korean BBQ - which was yummy, but oh gawd, we all ate too much!

    Haven't been putting on full on makeup this week, so when I had the spare time to pile on the full works yesterday, I did!

    I went for my trusty Inglot eyeshadows, and decided to use some of the warmer browns in the palette (I normally reach for the darker golden browns) - not about to pry out the eyshadow to tell you which color I used, but I showed a close up shot of the eyeshadow pan so you get the general idea. I am sure by now everyone knows Inglot is opening at City Square, JB ya?  That couldn't have been a better location, it is like me going to Pasir Ris and back home kind of distance - far, but totally do-able!

    I went for a similar lipstick color (from Shiseido's latest collection which I featured earlier HERE) and found this color to make my lips look defined without adding a 'color'.   I tend to blot it a little so the color doesn't come on too strong/ glossy.   I used Anna Sui's 400 blush on my cheeks (not shown in the pictures) -- but a full blog entry on that separately to come soon.

    For my face, it is still in tip top condition from the Jet Plasma treatment which I review HERE - so I decided to make the most of it, but using my power combo foundation ----- the Shu Uemura skin radiant base, Guerlain Papure (Gold) foundation - again, NEW... which I will mention separately.

    I have a TON of new products lately, so you will start seeing lots of product feature and/or LOTDs not necessarily in a chronological order.. I just wish I have the time to really sit down and swatch stuff, use them, take good pictures etc etc... but sometimes life and weather conditions just have other plans, and I have to shelf all my plans for the day.

    All products used:

    Face - Shu Uemura skin radiant base (review HERE), Guerlain Papure Gold  foundation, Lancome Teint Miracle loose powder

    Concealer - Cle de Peau concealer, Dior Skinflash - undereyes

    Brows - Shu Uemura pencil, MAC Mink brow set

    Eyes - MUFE Primer (review HERE) , Inglot eyeshadows, Heavy Rotation liquid liner,

    Lips - Shiseido Shimmering Rouge RD718  (feature HERE)

    Cheeks - Anna Sui 400 Anna Rose

     

    It's been a fantastic week... I received so much goodies from everyone --- EVERYONE..   feel so loved!!!!

    Road trips, dinners, surprises after surprises, hanging out.

    I will be posting reviews, features, swatches of each item slowly over the course of the next few weeks...

    so if you keep seeing new stuff...

    this is where they come from...

    a quick overview here below

    Just want to say my most heartfelt THANK YOU again

    for all the well wishers

    and may all my dreams come true (LOL)

     

     

    Thanks for looking!

     

     

    posted by
    3/17/12

    Love your LOTDs! They are always really awesome!


    posted by
    3/17/12

    Your skin is flawless!!!


    posted by Cremecup
    3/18/12

    Hi, I would like to know whether the gurlain gold foundation last lobg on your skin and how much does it cost!! Thanks:)Smiling


    3/18/12

    @cremecup -- it is S$116, and it lasted a good 8 hours on me. full review/ feature entry on this foundation soon to come! Smiling

    @sheshopsmakeup - thank you very much!

    @x3ASweetAffair - thank you!!


    posted by Cremecup
    3/18/12

    Thanks for the information!! Looking forward to your review of the foundation:)Smiling


    posted by
    3/18/12

    Love this whole look, from the shadows to the lip color! And that bracelet your gf did is really cool!


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