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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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    March 01, 2010

    Vegas Haul: Illamasqua, Drugstore, Random~(Part 2)

    Hi!

    Just a little introduction to what these 'parts' are all about... last week, my sister went to Tokyo/ Vegas with her bf, just for fun, and of course, I had to 'tag along' not physically, but a whole list of MU stuff to buy, since I have heard the MAC Pro store at  Vegas is huge, and etc etc all that jazz.  She also got me clothes and underwear etc . so I think one of these parts will be a clothing haul entry. I am putting them in parts because I don't want to put everything in one HUGE entry, and I am also anticipating a few more items to come in mid-week, also from the US.. but I will tell you more about that when I actually get my hands on those items.

    I also want to put it out there that I am in no way boasting about anything I bought  (I have never made such a disclaimer before, in case you are wondering, because I never feel like I need to explain to anyone why I have to buy so much stuff), but I just want to share my happiness and excitement at getting the new stuff as only junkies or maybe shopoholics like me can relate to.

    You may have caught a glimpse of the Illamasqua products which I showed in the previous haul entry.  I got the powder blusher in Chased, which is a blue toned light pink (matte).   And then I texted her while she was already in Vegas to get me the Sonnet lipstick, which I wanted after watching one of Lorraine (The CurrentBoobies) Day in the Life videos, in which she bought this lipstick in NYC and she says it's her new fave nude cos it looks like a heavier version of YSL's 146 Tea Rose.  Yeah, that's how sucker I am.

    And the next few items, my sister just grabbed while she was at Walgreens. I didn't know she will be coming back with these fun stuff!  We have the Loreal Telescopic Explosion, which is a dupe for the Givenchy phenomenon mascara.  I might do a comparison in due time... when I open this mascara.  From online reviews, the long and flimsy wand of this mascara is quite a boo boo.. but still, fun to try this out.

    And the next item is one on my Drugstore Wishlist, yes, it is the Maybelline Pulse Perfection which is a vibrating mascara.

    Then my sister got this BUMP ITS!  Hahaa.. I just had to laugh at the name!  I am sure you know what this is for--think xteener on YT has a tutorial or smth for this.   But I don't think I will use this, I will leave the hair experiment to my sisters. 

    Yup.... I prolly have a major MAC haul , clothing haul, Sephora haul etc etc in the works.  Just that it is a little time consuming to take detailed product pictures, write about them... and I can only afford to do one entry a day during the weekday, for me to just 'relax' after a long day at work, before getting back to even more work.

     

    I hope you enjoy these entries, and thanks for reading!!!

    posted by
    3/01/10

    Cant wait to see how the lipstick looks on, and your reviews for the mascara Smiling love reading your hauls Laughing out loud


    3/01/10

    it will take me a long time before I will eventually get to these mascaras... because I don't use mascara on a daily basis at all. Sad
    I can't wait to try the lippy too!! And there are several pretty maybelline ones which I want to try.. I feel so bad for neglecting my new lipsticks and yet I don't apply them enough


    posted by
    3/01/10

    Fab haul and this is only the start of it, yes? Haul entries are great especially those from abroad as it just makes it more fun. I know you wouldn't be using those mascaras anytime soon but I doubt we'll have it here anytime soon either so definitely looking forward to your review on them (:

    That Sonnet lipstick is really lovely, like a nude coral? Noo, I feel the need to get that shade now. It looks sort of like MAC's Shy Girl from the photo, not sure though.


    posted by
    3/01/10

    ooh i have the maybelline pulse perfection and love it! Smiling yay for overseas hauls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


    posted by
    3/01/10

    I'm digging the Vegas dices!!!

    Nice Haul!!! The Sonnet lipstick look very pretty.. I would love to have that shade in eyeshadow form! Heehee

    As for the mascara... you made me want to order them!!! And I already have so many new one to try!!! If you do try the pulse perfection mascara.. I wanna know whether the vibrating wand wil make your lash line itchy! lolx


    posted by
    3/01/10

    Sonnet lippy loooks cool!!!! the clrs are great!


    posted by
    3/01/10

    Gosh! I cant wait to see you using Chased! Smiling


    posted by
    3/01/10

    I like the things in this haul post especially the Mascaras! Can't wait for your reviews on them! Eye-wink


    posted by
    3/01/10

    Oh gawd - Am I the only one who is soooooo interested by the bump its???


    3/01/10

    I will post pics of the bumpits in action when my sis play with them. Haha


    posted by
    3/01/10

    Soph: oh yes pls! I wonder if these are available in Singapore *kas runs off to google bumpits*


    3/01/10

    hmmm. haha. it looks like a mini bee hive when it is put on. not my fave hair do.


    posted by
    3/01/10

    Soph: Thats the idea! I love big hair! Wheeeee! See, don't belong to me also can get so excited. (somehow that emotion was best expressed in that particular phrasing)


    posted by
    3/01/10

    WOOOWWWW!!!! such great hauls!!! Smiling How lucky you are! Wohooot! Your hauls makes me sooo happy1! hehehe


    posted by
    3/01/10

    wooot fab hau!!!!

    i have the bumpits thingy, but cant get them to stay on my head and under my hair, maybe i was using it wrongly...


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