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FAQ & DISCLAIMER

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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    September 10, 2008

    I am soooo excited!!

     

    As you know, I have been looking forward to a major MAC haul, and i will be getting it tomorrow.  At last!

    Here is a list of stuff I bought, they are waaaay much cheaper in US$ than in my country.

    MAC cosmetics:

    Eyeshadows:

    1. Orb
    2. Dazzlelight
    3. Sushi Flower
    4. Knight Divine
    5. Plumage
    6. Woodwinked
    7. Bitter
    8. Nocturnelle

    Blusher:

    1. Plum Foolery

    Nail Laquer

    1. Illegal Purple (From Cult of Cherry collection)

     

    From Sephora:

    1. Two-faced Eyeshadow Insurance (I got 2), I heard this is the same quality as UDPP, so worth to give it a try.
    2. Urban Decay Primer Potion (Need to back up!)

    I will be posting LOTS of pictures tomorrow.

     

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    August 25, 2008

    MAC Collection (Pic Heavy)

    I love MAC!!

    I also love the other MAC (as in my MacBook, iphone, ipod etc).

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    August 25, 2008

    Fitting Room: another maxi dress

    I have a dinner to go to this Thursday, and I am thinking of wearing a maxi dress.  So far those I have tried are a couple of inches too short.  I am trying these on for ideas, and I am finally getting my mom to sew me one. Cos she is a pro tailor!  :)

    This is what I wore originally. :p  I can't seem to rotate these pictures! Argh.

     

     

     

     

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    August 21, 2008

    MAC: Starflash Eyeshadows!

    This is just a very quick swatch of colours I tried.  I bought Top Hat (purple) and Smoke & Diamonds (Dusty Black/Gray?) colors.  This is my first purple color eye shadow, and I knew I wanna get Smoke and Diamonds before the collection came out.

     

    More detailed pictures and thoughts over the weekend when I have more time to post.

     

    Left: Smoke&Diamonds.

    Right: Top Hat

    Filed in: fashion and beauty | Tagged with: Mac, Starflash, make up, eyeshadows
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    August 21, 2008

    MAC: My Face Routine

    Things I  used:

    1. MAC studio fix foundation ( I am NC15), and I 'stipple' the product on using the 187 brush.

    2. MAC Mineralised Skin Finish (MSF) duo powder - This is my latest purchase, from the NEW VIEW collection.  It comes with like 70% matte powder, and 30% shimmer for highlight.  Love it!!  I use my Coastal Scents flat dome brush for the powder.

    3. I used the shimmer side of the MSF powder to highlight my cheeks.

    4. I used MAC Pleasantry blusher.

    I put all my pictures in using ComicLife.  The pictures aren't that clear, but you get the idea.  :p

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    August 20, 2008

    Mini Haul - Cuberry Mineral eyeshadows

    The package arrived within a week of my order.  That's really fast, for international shipping.

    I learned about cuberry products from one of my fav youtubbers, xsparkage.  She was trying out these products in one of her tutorials.

    Love the packaging.  Each item came in their own little dust bag.

    I bought 2 honey lip balms and 2 mineral eyeshadows (naked peachers and carribean soul).  Love the pigmented colours!! 

    When I get to do a look using these colors, I will update then. 

     

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    August 15, 2008

    Smokey Green Tutorial!

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    August 15, 2008

    From the Fitting Room: Zara Maxi Dress

    I just tried on this dress for fun and length, besides, it's a relatively good deal. But I thought the length is a couple of inches too short, and hence doesn't look flowy enough, which is the whole point of a maxi dress.

    Filed in: fashion and beauty | Tagged with: Zara, fitting room, maxi dress