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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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    September 17, 2010

    MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Overtime (Swatches & Comparisons)

    Hi!!

    I am very glad to be back in full force, meaning, no more glitches (I hope!), and with all my gadgets in place!  It seems the whole logging in problems are finally resolved.  As some of you might know, the MAC Pro Longwear Lipcremes have been released, and so far only 8 shades are available.   The bright neon orange - Love Forever -seems to be OOS at both MAC counters I went to yesterday.  All the colors look really lovely, and the textures seem to differ somewhat among the shades.  Temptalia did a thorough review and swatches of the whole range, and do check that out, if you are interested to see the other colors.

    I just got one color, and went for a very safe shade, called Overtime.  It is a neutral pink color, and is just a very wearable light pink on me. Temptalia compared this color to a few other MAC shades, such as Hue, Creme Cup and Angel, all of which I also have (but Angel is currently MIA), but when I first saw Overtime and swatched it, the first color that came to my mind as a dupe was actually the YSL RV 07  (Lingerie Pink).  Later this morning, when I swatched the colors, it turned out that the YSL RV No 01 (Nude Beige?) looks a lot more similar.

    This range of lipsticks have a different packaging, which I find sleeker, it feels like metal, and reminds me of their pro only color cream sticks.  The top of the lipstick is also a flat top, as compared to the usual tapered/ rounded tip.

    and some swatches on my hands, and comparisons to the colors I mentioned earlier:

    and since I think that the YSL RV No 01 is the closest, I did a couple of lip swatches:

    Dupes, no?  But of course, the texture of both lipsticks are different.  The MAC lipstick is definitely a lot more long lasting, compared to the YSL RV.  In terms of texture, Overtime is drier, while the RV is very creamy.

    I feel a slight itch to get more, but I shant be greedy, as I think of the stash of BNIB lipsticks I have in my drawer waiting to be used.

    The Pro Longwear Foundation, I was told, would only be launched next September.... much like how we have to wait almost one year for the Studio Sculpt range to be released here.

    That's all, and thanks for looking!

    Posted on September 17, 2010 at 10:59PM | Permalink | 20 Comments
    Filed in: mac, haul, YSL, lipsticks, Rouge Volupte, makeup and beauty, pink lipsticks, pro longwear lipcreme, overtime | Tagged with: Mac, haul, YSL, lipsticks, Rouge Volupte, overtime, Makeup and Beauty, pink lipsticks, pro longwear lipcreme
    posted by
    9/17/10

    OOhh... Nice colour... Oh... There were only 8 shades available?? N y the wait for next september?? Gosh.. In dat case I might just have to resort buying online then..


    posted by
    9/18/10

    Mac overtime is lovely!


    posted by
    9/18/10

    @ michelle, yup it is such a wearable pink! loves!


    posted by
    9/18/10

    Oohh... It's here already?! Yeah man!!!


    posted by
    9/18/10

    @pearlicious - think you will love the color range! Smiling I can see you rocking the reds in this range! they are very pretty~ Smiling


    posted by
    9/18/10

    that is a really pretty shade.. Smiling


    posted by
    9/18/10

    Such a pretty shade!


    posted by
    9/18/10

    Got this today too. Love the shade, but not sure about the texture(will dry my lips out for sure). Am gonna test it out & if I like it enough, I wanna get the reds!


    posted by
    9/19/10

    Soph: The swatches on your hands - both Creme Cup and RV1 look real similar! But like you, I like how it sets to a nice satiny finish Laughing out loud


    posted by
    9/19/10

    @chocfull - I like how 'dry' it is, and how it sets firmly into my lips. the MA advised me to use a balm underneath before applying the lippy.


    posted by
    9/19/10

    Overtime looks lovely on you! I saw the swatch on temptalia and it looked a bit 'outstanding' but it looks like a great soft pink lip color on you. The review of these seemed good, but none of the colors stood out to me. Hope they launch more in due time! haha.


    posted by
    9/19/10

    Againnn. ): It's me Sara (icyabstract).


    posted by
    9/21/10

    You do? Don't your lips crack/peel a few hrs into the day? I will use a balm.


    posted by
    9/21/10

    i haven't tried wearing it the whole day, nor wear it out properly, shall report back on that, but I guess i mean dry as in set into my lips which make me think it would not wear off so quickly as compared to creamier lippies, but not dry out my lips. Sticking out tongue


    posted by
    9/21/10

    Gorgeous shade!!! Now you make me want one =) I'm lemming the concealer and the foundation too!! Oohh! hehehe... How much are the concealer and the foundation in Singapore??


    posted by
    9/22/10

    @blushfully - I am not sure of the concealer and foundation price range, since they won't be here yet.... but I haven't heard much great reviews of the foundation so far. Sticking out tongue


    posted by
    9/23/10

    love this shade as well Laughing out loud


    posted by
    9/23/10

    Hey Sophialove, may i know how much does the Lipstick cost?


    posted by
    9/24/10

    @ Mya--- I think it's $33 or $32. Smiling


    posted by
    9/25/10

    Ok. Noted with thanks, Sophialove! Laughing out loud


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