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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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    April 30, 2010

    Collective Haul! (Givenchy, Paul & Joe, Le Sportsac mook)

    This will be a little entry on some stuff which I got yesterday.   Yes, we have been busy hauling too!  All pictures in this entry were taken at Macdonalds.  Good lighting and clean background, no?  :)

    First off, Kas & I went to the Givenchy etc etc etc sale thing at the warehouse, in the middle of a melting hot afternoon, and I got 2 items.  I think it was the last day, and there were a few powders which I thought I wanted to get but they were OOS by then.  No biggie, seeing as I didn't know what to expect when I was at the sale event.  So I picked up this face prism powder, which reminded me of my MAC msf with shimmer section from the Sonic Chic collection a couple of years back.  This retails for about S$81 at Sephora, and was going for $35 yesterday.

    The matte cubes can be used for touch ups, and the shimmery ones may even be used as eyeshadow highlights.  Me likely!

    And the next item is from Paul & Joe, and it is a cute eyehadow duo. The brown swatched really pretty, and the black is like Kas said, very inky and matte, smooth and blendable.  Did I mention also how cute the packaging is??  Bought this at S$11.

    I didn't get any of the fragrances.. which I now think I should have, they would make good room sprays at my workplace (in the classrooms) but oh well, not going to lug around bottles of perfume the whole day, so I didn't bother.

    Also checked out the Jappy mags at Kino, and I bought this Le Sportsac wallet purse thing (with a detachable strap), which would come in very useful for my HK trip in June.   I love this purse!!  :)

    I also bought a cute Bourjois mini Kabuki brush, but totally forgot to take pictues in the excitement of all these cute stuff.  I will show them in a later LOTD entry soon.  :)

    What is everyone up this weekend?  I have a ton of marking to do (try close to 300 scripts), and in the midst, I will get some entries up, the individual lashes, Mystic Eyes LOTDs  and so on.  Woot!

    Thanks for reading!

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    March 20, 2009

    Little Spree



    In kind of a good mood, so I went shopping, of course.

    Here's the damage:

    1. Pressie for my GF.   I bought a Sephora bath set.  Love the packaging.  It's also the first time I bought something at my local Sephora.

    2. Make Up Haul

    • MAC Wipes (the 45 Sheets pack) I want to try this out first, before buying the 100 sheets pack.
    • I want to try out more matte eyeshadows, hence: 
    • Copperplate eyeshadow (Matte2) 
    • Poison Pen eyeshadow (Matte 2)
    • Shu Uemura Eyebrow pencil (Seal Brown 09, hard formula)  Usually it is sharpen like a blade... but my gf can do a much better job than the Shu Uemura staff, so I just got it in the original 'shape'.
    • My SPLURGE OF THE DAY   CHANEL makeup base.  Called White Essentiel  Base De Teint  Whitening Modeling Effect Base in Spf 30/PA+++   ---PHEW  what a mouthful there!  I love the high SPF and also the scent is AMAZING!!!!!  And it feels so smooth, makes me feel pretty applying it.  I think it is new. 

    I will post more updates on the Chanel base and wipes later on and also do some looks with the new shadows....

    3.  Cute little handbag from LeSport Sac... It is in my FAVE color beige (besides my current lavender obsession of course)


    ...reminds me of the OPI Bare it in Trafaglar Square, no??  And it has a slight shimmer sheen.  And it is 30% off.  So.... had to get it.

    4. Shoes from marks and spencer.  Love the cut, how it shows off a hint of toe cleavage (I love showing toe cleavage)  and the height of the heel is just nice, cos I don't need to add any more height to myself.  and it is also very reasonable in terms of price.  Good everyday work shoes.

    Me and sister goofing around.  And my fave tee of the moment, from Zara.  When I saw the color, I knew I HAD to get it.

    That's all, and thanks for reading!