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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 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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    February 23, 2012

    Shiseido SS2012 Shimmering Rouge: My TOP Picks [Photos & Swatches]

    Hi everyone!

    The weekend is almost here... and I am bursting with lots of entries to upload and lots of products just waiting to be photographed, swatched and played with.  I have at least 3 new foundations to try out, lots of skincare and also new brands that I have yet to try out myself. Unfortunately my skin (in particular, my forehead) is suffering from lots bumps recently, I don't feel like doing any proper LOTD entries.  But with some department stores running their storewide promos and special events lately, I think I shall feature some upcoming new products, so you might want to check them out when you go shopping this weekend!

    One of the most anticipated products for me personally, are the new Shiseido Shimmering Rouge for their new SS2012 collection.  There is a total of seven new shades, and they are even creamier and longer lasting than those released just last year.  I love their Shimmering Rouge, the formula and color range is just fantastic, and there are always colors that will suit your preference and mood.

    I picked 3 out of the 7 shades to showcase here.  Basically, I selected the signature shade - RS619 - a dark plummy shade which the model is wearing in the campaign images, a classic nude-ish shade in RD718, and finally a super trendy shade that got many of you very excited from my instagram photo-stream --- that's OR316.  If you need to grab any of these, I highly recommend these three shades.

    The packaging of the Shimmering Rouge is very chic and slim, in a metal case, and it is super creamy, you can feel them melting and settling into your lips once applied, and they look glossy, and gives intense payoff.  What you see in the tube is the color that you will get on your lips.  I don't find them drying at all, and they just glide very smoothly onto your lips.  I usually just slap them on straight from the tube, since they are the slimmer lipsticks, they can be applied more precisely.

     

    Photos & swatches below:

     

     

    What of these have caught your eyes?

     

    I hope this has been helpful, and thank you for looking!

     

     

     

     

    posted by
    2/23/12

    love your picks esp. the dark plum shade - RS619! complements your skin tone very well (: NICE!


    posted by
    2/23/12

    These look lovely on your lips, I like the orange one and the plummy one best.


    posted by
    2/23/12

    RS619 looks so good on you!! (: makes me wanna get it tooooo..haha


    posted by
    2/27/12

    RS619 is sitting in my basket on macys.com right now. I was to click checkout soo bad but i am being good and not making anymore beauty purchases until March....2 more days lol.


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