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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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    December 10, 2012

    NARS Lipsticks: Catfight, Pago Pago & Dolce Vita [Photos & LOTD]


    Hi!

    Here we have 3 NARS lipsticks, which I purchased during their opening here at Tangs Orchard.  I picked 3 easy wearable shades while my sister went for the bright and reds featured in this entry here

    NARS lipsticks retail for S$38 each.  

    I must say that after their blushes, the lipsticks are fast becoming my fave product from the brand.  Regardless of whether the pure matte lipsticks, the sheer ones, and the glosses - they deliver great colors in a wide variety of colors.  No surprise, since the brand started with just 12 lipsticks. 

    I also like them as they have a slight fresh bergamont scent, and go on so smoothly. 

    The 3 natural lipsticks I bought are:

    Catfight - Semi Matte finish - a nude mauve 
    The semi matte finish lipsticks are quite long lasting, and not drying at all. 

    Dolce Vita - Sheer finish - sheer dusty rose 
    I can see why this is such an iconic fave among everyone.  It is a very flattering my lips by better colour. 

    Pago Pago - Sheer finish - Shimmering Pink
    A pale nude pink that contains silver bits.  It gives your lips some shine and once again, very easy to wear on my skintone.  

    All three shades are part of their permanent collection. 


    Swatches on my hand - 



    swatches on my lips 


    And a simple regular LOTD that matches all three lipsticks - all products used will be listed below.  

    catfight

    dolce vita

    pago pago

    All products used:  (all NARS unless stated otherwise) 

    Face - Giorgio Armani UV Master Primer SPF40 PA+++, Sheer Glow Foundation, Loose Powder

    Eyes - Eyeshadow Primer, Edie (browbone highlight), Ondine (crease and lids), Coconut Grove (lids/liner)

    Liners - Larger than Life pencil liners Via Veneto (black on the upper lids), Rue Bonparte (nude on lower lids waterline) 

    Lips - as mentioned in this entry

    Cheeks - Laguna bronzer, Albatross (highlight), Sin 

    Nails - Purple Rain 


    Hope you enjoyed this entry, and thank you for reading! 

    posted by
    12/10/12

    Dolce Vita looks awesome. All three colours look great on you Sophia!


    posted by
    12/10/12

    I really love the three colours. So classy and it looks really good!


    posted by
    12/10/12

    My Dolce Vita went missing for the longest time and finally found it last week as I was packing my house! Yeah!
    Pago pago is going into my list NOW!


    12/11/12

    I loove Dolce Vita. It's probably one of the rare lipsticks that I had bought a backup in fear that it'll discontinue. I think Nars lipsticks are great, although I'm not a fan of their lipglosses.


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