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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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    May 23, 2009

    Nail Polish Haul from transdesign.com

    Hi hi!!! 
    I recently ordered another bunch of nail polish from transdesign.com (the link is in my blogroll at the side)... and I ordered these before I realised that I would be receiving my ebay haul.

    The service is very good, and the delivery super fast.  I highly recommend buying from transdesign.com for China Glaze, OPI, Essie nail polishes. And check out the huge box!

    All the foam bits remind me of a lucky draw box... and it's so exciting to dig underneath, and find out what is inside.

    I found 2 boxes inside.... :)  YUMMYS.

    The blues - Agent Lavender (which is a pale blue really), Periwinkle in the middle, and the darkest blue is Blue Sparrow, glittery blue.


    The OPI, Grape Fit (from their latest Denim collection), and Breathe Life (which is apparently for some charity or cancer foundation).  Breathe Life is a pale turquoise, with goldish shimmer.  Very pretty.

    And Essie 's Mesmerise, a flat dark blue.  I have heard so much about this color when I saw it on the site, I had to try it for myself.  And I got another bottle of nail tek foundation, it costs US$4, but I bought it at my nail salon for S$30+ which is a total rip off, if you do the math.

    And more China Glaze, From the L, there is the Oh Street It Is (from the Sneakers Collection),  MOM's Chiffon which I will give to my friend together with the Sephora/two faced pressie gift, Japanese Koi (from some tattoo ink collection), and Strawberry Fields (from their Summer collection) bright pink with gold shimmer sooooooo pretty!!    I think I am on a orange and blue nail polish kick lately.

    And if anyone is wondering, I compared all the milky purple shades together.

    From L we have Done out in Deco, Grape Fit, and Do you Lilac It?  Might swatch them later.

    And I had this SUPER DELISH japanese sundae on Friday.  Peach slices, mochi, green tea ice-cream, jelly, red beans, a pretty mix mash of yummy bits.  And lotsa cream. 

    That's all, and thanks for reading!!

    posted by
    5/23/09

    Yummy looking nail polishes and also yummy looking sundae ^_^


    posted by
    5/24/09

    hey dear, i am jus wondering how is the shipping for trans design like? I am thinking of ordering but am unsure. How much is 1 bottle of opi / china glaze amount up too?
    Sry for asking so many questions. Sticking out tongue


    5/24/09

    Including shipping, each bottle amounts til about S$9-10 per bottle, compared to at least S$21 at the nail salons, and you can hardly find China Glaze polish around here. Smiling


    posted by
    5/24/09

    oh ok, thanks alot~


    posted by
    5/24/09

    The nail polish colors are just as yummy as the ice-cream. *winks*


    posted by
    5/24/09

    Tell me about the Nail Tek!!


    5/24/09

    CCee - Nail Tek Foundation II which is the one I got is a ridge filling base coat. I find it very effective to make your nails smooth (esp when mine is all buffed rough and thin when I removed my gel nails) and also colors go on smoothly in terms of application. Smiling


    posted by
    5/24/09

    Sounds good!
    Thank you honey!!


    posted by
    5/24/09

    here in the US alot of the nail salons use the nail tek line especially for people who have just removed tips. Its supposed to be the best at getting your nails back to being healthy. They even charge you extra for using it. Not alot, they just charge an extra $1-2 on our manicure or pedicure.


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