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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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I am not a makeup artist, nor do I have any professional training in makeup.

 

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    July 09, 2012

    Nails Story: Revlon Colorstay Nailpolish Red Carpet & Bare Bones [Photos & Comparisons]

    Hihi, 

    I think sometime last week, the Revlon Colorstay nailpolishes came out in Singapore... and we got a range of maybe 10 colors.  There are more in the US release of course... nothing very very unique in terms of color range, and I just picked 2 classic shades whenever I try out a new range of nail polish - the red, and the nude.   These retail for $13.90 each, which isn't the very cheapest, considering that you can get OPI and China Glaze, and even my fave Essies at under $12, and sometimes under $10. 

    These polishes are touted to have 11 days of wear and a gel like finish.  While I cannot attest to the longevity of these polishes (because, frankly, who wants to wear the same color for more than 10 days?).  In my swatches, I do find them very glossy indeed, even before the topcoat.  However, I would still wear a topcoat anyway, for the quick-drying factor. 

    Both colors are opaque in two coats, even though the red shade look a tad jelly-ish in the bottle.   What I do like, is the brush of these polishes.  They have a slight rounded tip, and the brush is also quite flat.  It is not too big (i find the OPI ones too big for my liking at times), and it's very smooth and easy to paint.  If only we have more shades in this range, that would be even better.

    120 Red Carpet is a classic red that leans slightly cool-toned.

    300 Bare Bones is a nude that leans slighty grey-ish.  No pink hues in this at all.

    300 Bare Bones

    Some comparisons

    OPI Did you ear about Van Gogh is an exact dupe (well, 99% I guess)...if you have this, skip Bare Bones.  Formula on both are similar. 

    very very similar to Essie Sand Tropez too. 

    Zoya Shay is beige-r. 

    120 Red Carpet

    grabbed this pic off my Instagram, cos I forgot to take a pic of it with my camera...duh

    it is looking very very bright here in the pictures....almost blinding my lens

    but in real life, it is slightly muted, and is cool-toned bright red, especially when compared to some other reds later

    some comparisons

    this pic shows the actual colors in the bottle...but all got washed out and looked the same when I swatched on my fingernails

    Sparitual Red is slightly orangey compared to the rest, 

    Butter London Come to Bed Red (to be featured in a later entry) is a true red, quite neutral

    and Chanel Pirate is slightly deeper in tone

    though they all look the same here

    it's not like anyone would be able to tell the difference, if you were to tell them, there are four different colors here

    but for comparison's sake, here we go. :)

    Do check out the range, I think some of the blacken glittery green ones (I think?) are quite pretty, there is a bright cheery orange too, and a couple of pinks that look quite cute too. 

    Hope this has been helpful, and thank you for looking!

    posted by
    7/09/12

    So out of touch with Revlon shades available, Bare Bones looks nice and sounds nice too!


    posted by
    7/09/12

    Where did you purchase this range of Revlon Colorstay polishes?


    7/09/12

    @shiaanoir - at Watsons ion and ngee ann city Smiling


    posted by
    7/10/12

    Okay, thanks:) I want to try the base and top coat! Heard good stuff about those two that helps all kind of polishes to stay on longer! Laughing out loud


    7/10/12

    @shiaanoir - I didn't see the same range top and base coat! If not I would have bought them too! Argh! Sad


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