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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

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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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    May 04, 2013

    Make-up artistry by Lancôme: Lessons in Colour Layering


    Lancôme     creates the most electrifying mix & match colours. Three products, a multitude of shades in harmonies of fuchsia,     orange and pink, for infinite combinations... Anything is possible, simply follow your desire!

    Thanks to the perfect affinity of their formulas, there’s simply no limit to the ways you can superimpose Rouge In Love and Gloss In Love. Associating their textures seems to create a magnifying glass effect which amplifies the expression of their pigments. Vernis In Love takes on the challenge of creating the most daring manicure imaginable.

    Love your lips!

    Apply Gloss In Love alone using the applicator tip to perfectly define the lip contour. Then kiss the Rouge In Love stick, placing it against the centre of your lips. Accentuate contrast effects by selecting a lighter shade for the central part of the lips: the lively pink of Flash n’ Fuchsia gloss collides beautifully with the fiery orange of Doux Farniente lipstick. Play around with the most daring of duos for a voluptuously plumped pout.

    Petal Effect

    Even the most delicate flowers assert their originality by pairing very pale tones with very dense pigments. Select two contrasting lipstick and gloss shades to recreate this surprising effect. Apply a light veil of a gloss such as Blink Pink then define the entire lip contour with the intense red of Under The Rose with a brush. Simply press your lips together to melt the two colours: a guaranteed petal effect!

    Burning heart

    Dress lips in softness with an initial layer of Rouge In Love before applying gloss to the centre, accentuating the cupid’s bow. Fall In Rose enhances lips’ intensity and goes beautifully with Under The Spotlight gloss. This heart of gloss at the centre of lips is sure to grab the spotlight!

    Mouth-watering tone on tone

    Choose two fairly close shades of Gloss In Love and Rouge In Love. For peachy-toned lips, first suffuse lips with shine using Peach Show gloss, then enhance the lip border by applying Rose’mantic lipstick with a brush. When you press lips together, the two textures blend to create an all-new orange shade that’s deep, lacquered and simply mouth-watering.

    Two-tone kiss

    With the current trend for mixed nail colour, why not apply the same principle to lips for an energised look? Just like a nail varnish base, apply an undercoat of Just Strass Gloss In Love to boost your lipstick’s colour. Apply a lighter, more luminous shade like Rose Flaâneuse lipstick to the lower lip and contrast with Be My Date! on the upper lip. The quintessence of colour block make-up... 

    Posted on May 04, 2013 at 7:56PM | Permalink | 1 Comment
    Filed in: lipstick, Lancome, lipgloss, nailpolish, vernis, Gloss in Love | Tagged with: Lancome, nailpolish, lipstick, Lipgloss, vernis, Gloss in Love
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    May 04, 2013

    Make-up artistry by Lancôme: Lessons in Colour Layering


    Lancôme     creates the most electrifying mix & match colours. Three products, a multitude of shades in harmonies of fuchsia,     orange and pink, for infinite combinations... Anything is possible, simply follow your desire!

    Thanks to the perfect affinity of their formulas, there’s simply no limit to the ways you can superimpose Rouge In Love and Gloss In Love. Associating their textures seems to create a magnifying glass effect which amplifies the expression of their pigments. Vernis In Love takes on the challenge of creating the most daring manicure imaginable.

    Love your lips!

    Apply Gloss In Love alone using the applicator tip to perfectly define the lip contour. Then kiss the Rouge In Love stick, placing it against the centre of your lips. Accentuate contrast effects by selecting a lighter shade for the central part of the lips: the lively pink of Flash n’ Fuchsia gloss collides beautifully with the fiery orange of Doux Farniente lipstick. Play around with the most daring of duos for a voluptuously plumped pout.

    Petal Effect

    Even the most delicate flowers assert their originality by pairing very pale tones with very dense pigments. Select two contrasting lipstick and gloss shades to recreate this surprising effect. Apply a light veil of a gloss such as Blink Pink then define the entire lip contour with the intense red of Under The Rose with a brush. Simply press your lips together to melt the two colours: a guaranteed petal effect!

    Burning heart

    Dress lips in softness with an initial layer of Rouge In Love before applying gloss to the centre, accentuating the cupid’s bow. Fall In Rose enhances lips’ intensity and goes beautifully with Under The Spotlight gloss. This heart of gloss at the centre of lips is sure to grab the spotlight!

    Mouth-watering tone on tone

    Choose two fairly close shades of Gloss In Love and Rouge In Love. For peachy-toned lips, first suffuse lips with shine using Peach Show gloss, then enhance the lip border by applying Rose’mantic lipstick with a brush. When you press lips together, the two textures blend to create an all-new orange shade that’s deep, lacquered and simply mouth-watering.

    Two-tone kiss

    With the current trend for mixed nail colour, why not apply the same principle to lips for an energised look? Just like a nail varnish base, apply an undercoat of Just Strass Gloss In Love to boost your lipstick’s colour. Apply a lighter, more luminous shade like Rose Flaâneuse lipstick to the lower lip and contrast with Be My Date! on the upper lip. The quintessence of colour block make-up... 

    Posted on May 04, 2013 at 7:56PM | Permalink | 1 Comment
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    May 04, 2013

    Lancôme Gloss in Love [Photos & Information]

    GLOSS IN LOVE

    “Ever since its 2012 launch, Rouge In Love has become the cult lipstick of every colour addict. Synonymous with femininity, freshness and resolute modernity, this ode to colour extends an invitation to express oneself. A statement of pure joie de vivre... Its unique pigmented formula coupled with exceptional hold makes it a must-have for lips.

    Rouge In Love, Vernis In Love... Today, the In Love universe is enriched with a brand new generation of gloss. A genius of shine and comfort housed in a case that opens with a click: Gloss In Love.

    Fuchsia, pink and orange: the shades combine together to form countless glistening looks. Enjoy total freedom to experiment with the most daring of combinations for infinite variations, teaming up the gloss with the new Rouge In Love and Vernis In Love shades. Lancôme thus creates the most mouth- watering made-to-measure     “In Love” make-up imaginable, perfect to play with and to highlight the colourful spontaneity of your personality. Discover it this summer; you’ll be hooked all year round.

    The cherry on the cake? Its super-smart applicator defines lips without ever changing their natural shape! With its ultra-simple applicator for results worthy of a make-up artist, Lancôme once again offers a concentrate of technology – and pure joy – to every woman, whether she’s a make-up expert or a colour novice. Because happiness is the most seductive beauty of all.”

    - Youcef S. Nabi President 

    Gloss In Love,
    Stunning colours in high-shine

    Infused with intense pigments and light-trapping mother of pearl, this is the dream gloss of every woman who simply wants it all. Dazzling lips, swathed in a marvellous cocoon effect, all in a case that opens with a click, featuring a super-smart applicator... The must-have accessory for every woman on- the-go. Feeling every bit as delightful on lips as it looks, its ultra-comfort texture moisturises lips for 6 hours. Simply brilliant!

    12 In Love shades

    Pink Carat, Flash’n’Fuchsia, Under the Spotlight, Glittermania... Forever sparkling light is the order of the day.
    From the softest of shades to pure pop tones, Gloss In Love is created in a palette of vibrant pinks, oranges and fuchsias to play with to     your heart’s content! Not forgetting Just Strass, an ultra-iridescent flashy white to layer on or to use as an undercoat, transform any shade of lipstick and gloss... Spring 2013’s absolute must-have! 

    A high-comfort gloss: women’s dream, made reality by Lancôme

    Combining shine, even colour and comfort: Gloss In Love achieves this seemingly impossible feat.
    Its secret: at the heart of a magnifying glass-effect crystalline base, the breakthrough association of two polymers     – one glossy, one flexible – to form a supple, shiny three-dimensional network on lips’ surface. Pigments and mother-of-pearl to shine through to their fullest potential, allowing for radiant colour with this new-generation absolute-comfort and non-sticky texture, able to moisturise lips for 6 hours. 


    A sensual fragrance

    Gloss In Love exudes a subtle scent of mouth-watering vanilla, lifted by a fresh fruit cocktail. Addictive! 

    A two-in-one applicator

    A precise and simple application: Lancôme creates its first ever double-sided applicator. In a single step, made up of two strokes, it defines lips without flattening them or detracting from their natural shape.
    1. The lower lip side: its curved side hugs the lower lip’s surface, applying the texture with shine.

    2. The upper lip side: simply turn the applicator around to discover a high- precision tip to enhance the upper lip contour with all the dexterity of a make- up artist. Unprecedented! 

    Colour... in a click

    A two-in-one applicator

    A precise and simple application: Lancôme creates its first ever double-sided applicator. In a single step, made up of two strokes, it defines lips without flattening them or detracting from their natural shape.
    1. The lower lip side: its curved side hugs the lower lip’s surface, applying the texture with shine.

    2. The upper lip side: simply turn the applicator around to discover a high- precision tip to enhance the upper lip contour with all the dexterity of a make- up artist. Unprecedented!

    Imprinted with the words Gloss In Love its crystal bottle reveals the formula within, pure colour and mother-of-pearl. Then comes the click... Just press down and the cap is gently released, making it even easier to use. A signature sound infused with addictive chic. 


    Gloss in Love comes in 12 delectable shades and will be available at all Lancôme counters for S$40 each, from 1st June 2013 onwards. 

    Posted on May 04, 2013 at 7:38PM | Permalink | 0 Comments
    Filed in: lipstick, Lancome, lipgloss, Gloss in Love | Tagged with: Lancome, lipstick, Lipgloss, Gloss in Love
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    May 04, 2013

    Lancôme Gloss in Love [Photos & Information]

    GLOSS IN LOVE

    “Ever since its 2012 launch, Rouge In Love has become the cult lipstick of every colour addict. Synonymous with femininity, freshness and resolute modernity, this ode to colour extends an invitation to express oneself. A statement of pure joie de vivre... Its unique pigmented formula coupled with exceptional hold makes it a must-have for lips.

    Rouge In Love, Vernis In Love... Today, the In Love universe is enriched with a brand new generation of gloss. A genius of shine and comfort housed in a case that opens with a click: Gloss In Love.

    Fuchsia, pink and orange: the shades combine together to form countless glistening looks. Enjoy total freedom to experiment with the most daring of combinations for infinite variations, teaming up the gloss with the new Rouge In Love and Vernis In Love shades. Lancôme thus creates the most mouth- watering made-to-measure     “In Love” make-up imaginable, perfect to play with and to highlight the colourful spontaneity of your personality. Discover it this summer; you’ll be hooked all year round.

    The cherry on the cake? Its super-smart applicator defines lips without ever changing their natural shape! With its ultra-simple applicator for results worthy of a make-up artist, Lancôme once again offers a concentrate of technology – and pure joy – to every woman, whether she’s a make-up expert or a colour novice. Because happiness is the most seductive beauty of all.”

    - Youcef S. Nabi President 

    Gloss In Love,
    Stunning colours in high-shine

    Infused with intense pigments and light-trapping mother of pearl, this is the dream gloss of every woman who simply wants it all. Dazzling lips, swathed in a marvellous cocoon effect, all in a case that opens with a click, featuring a super-smart applicator... The must-have accessory for every woman on- the-go. Feeling every bit as delightful on lips as it looks, its ultra-comfort texture moisturises lips for 6 hours. Simply brilliant!

    12 In Love shades

    Pink Carat, Flash’n’Fuchsia, Under the Spotlight, Glittermania... Forever sparkling light is the order of the day.
    From the softest of shades to pure pop tones, Gloss In Love is created in a palette of vibrant pinks, oranges and fuchsias to play with to     your heart’s content! Not forgetting Just Strass, an ultra-iridescent flashy white to layer on or to use as an undercoat, transform any shade of lipstick and gloss... Spring 2013’s absolute must-have! 

    A high-comfort gloss: women’s dream, made reality by Lancôme

    Combining shine, even colour and comfort: Gloss In Love achieves this seemingly impossible feat.
    Its secret: at the heart of a magnifying glass-effect crystalline base, the breakthrough association of two polymers     – one glossy, one flexible – to form a supple, shiny three-dimensional network on lips’ surface. Pigments and mother-of-pearl to shine through to their fullest potential, allowing for radiant colour with this new-generation absolute-comfort and non-sticky texture, able to moisturise lips for 6 hours. 


    A sensual fragrance

    Gloss In Love exudes a subtle scent of mouth-watering vanilla, lifted by a fresh fruit cocktail. Addictive! 

    A two-in-one applicator

    A precise and simple application: Lancôme creates its first ever double-sided applicator. In a single step, made up of two strokes, it defines lips without flattening them or detracting from their natural shape.
    1. The lower lip side: its curved side hugs the lower lip’s surface, applying the texture with shine.

    2. The upper lip side: simply turn the applicator around to discover a high- precision tip to enhance the upper lip contour with all the dexterity of a make- up artist. Unprecedented! 

    Colour... in a click

    A two-in-one applicator

    A precise and simple application: Lancôme creates its first ever double-sided applicator. In a single step, made up of two strokes, it defines lips without flattening them or detracting from their natural shape.
    1. The lower lip side: its curved side hugs the lower lip’s surface, applying the texture with shine.

    2. The upper lip side: simply turn the applicator around to discover a high- precision tip to enhance the upper lip contour with all the dexterity of a make- up artist. Unprecedented!

    Imprinted with the words Gloss In Love its crystal bottle reveals the formula within, pure colour and mother-of-pearl. Then comes the click... Just press down and the cap is gently released, making it even easier to use. A signature sound infused with addictive chic. 


    Gloss in Love comes in 12 delectable shades and will be available at all Lancôme counters for S$40 each, from 1st June 2013 onwards. 

    Posted on May 04, 2013 at 7:38PM | Permalink | 0 Comments
    Filed in: lipstick, Lancome, lipgloss, Gloss in Love | Tagged with: Lancome, lipstick, Lipgloss, Gloss in Love
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    February 28, 2013

    NEW Dior Addict Gloss [Photos, Information & Swatches]


    At all Dior Counters, 1 April 2013.

    “Colour is indispensable to beauty. Lipstick is a fashion accessory.”

    Colour. Every single colour. It was obvious to Christian Dior.
    In the creative backstage frenzy, Dior Addict is a declaration of love for fashion, and an electric whirlpool of colour.

    2013, new colour manifesto: Dior Addict Gloss is the new touch of shine and fashion. This creative, addictive accessory lets you have fun with the latest trends. Ultimate shine plays with different effects, turning heads and attracting attention. 

    With a burst of laughter and a slick of gloss, the Addict icon plays with her reflection; edgy, sparkling and casual. In front of the mirror, she has fun creating her own colour manifesto. It is a passionate and magical game that carries her into the glossy whirlpool of 24, new, totally fashionable shades. Texture effects, style effects, and amazing mirror-shine lips.

    An object of desire

    Style has been captured in a vibrantly colourful and dazzling bottle. Witness a magic, psychedelic merry-go-round of vivid and elegant shades. Dior Addict Gloss: a new weapon of seduction to delight the lips of every fashionista, and give an incredible energy boost to your look. Each colour has its own fashion effect, making it beautiful and unique, addictive, and as sexy as a pair of stilettos.

    A magic formula...

    ... provides lips with incredible shine and complete comfort. Its secret: the Mirror Shine Complex, an unrivalled procedure perfected by the Dior Research team.

    Polarised crystalline micro-particles organize light reflection by sliding beneath a layer of mini mirror plaques. Thanks to the way in which they rotate, these micro-particles ensure optimal light diffusion, creating the magic of a perfect mirror.

    The gel treatment formula, enriched with spheres of hyaluronic acid, plumps and hydrates for an even more intense, full-lipped effect.

    Lips are bathed in light and enjoy an almost indecent degree of comfort for an all-round colour explosion. Irresistibly attractive; this is a highly desirable pout.

    Color Party

    A staggering range of colours created by Tyen offers, to the nearest shade, a vibrant and spectacular "Color Party."

    Whether extravagant or demure, avant-garde or classical, daring or discreet, lips display a seductively fresh, pop look.

    24 shades. 3 special effects.

    A sparkling backstage “colorama”.
    -The Shimmer effect: a star effect that accentuates the mirror shine of Dior Addict Gloss with stylish, glittering appeal
    -The Pearly effect: extremely fine mother-of-pearl particles bathe the lips in a soft intensity -The Pure effect, like a shot of pigment; from the milkiest nudes to the most avant-garde lacquers.

    Glitter Fever

    The "Shimmer" shades
    A fun, sensual collection for lips that do as they please, both night and day. Meticulously dosed glitter is carefully chosen to match the gloss, for a spectacular shimmering effect. Stylish, tailored shine for your lips.
    The Dior Addict icon's fashion manifesto. 


    4 It Shades – 4 Stars    

    "Spring Ball": a cool, soft, nude shade is both delicate and light, with all the glamour of Monsieur Dior's cherished ball gowns. 

    "Princess": a bright, vivacious and joyous pink with all the mischievous elegance of a princess dressed by the Couturier. 

    "Délice": a vivid, racy coral winks suggestively, inducing desire like a voluptuous scent... 


    " D i a b l o t i n e     ": This strong colour insolently displays the sensual red of a fiery temptress, or, of a Trafalgar dress, straight out of a Dior show. 

    Fashion-Mixer

    Mix and match: new possibilities abound to make your look more sophisticated and to accessorize your style.

    4 shades of Dior Addict Lipstick and 4, more sophisticated shades of Dior Addict Extrême, are recreating the 4 "it-shades" of Dior Addict Gloss. 


    With a subtle glimmer thanks to their texture blended with fine, mother of pearl particles, these shades deliver delicate colour and delicious volume. Shine is present yet acquires a patina in this sensual blend. In hues of chic beige, tender pink and fresh orange, this delicate spectrum provides softness.

    Pur Manifesto

    The "Pure" shades

    Play with light and vary the shine effect with a wardrobe of finishes. Bright red becomes a translucent cordial; pinkish- beige charms with a milky effect, and bright pink dazzles with a vinyl lacquer finish.
    Voluptuous, full lips for an iconic French kiss. 

     

     ***************


    Yesterday, we had the chance to preview the new Dior Addict Gloss, and the makeup artist was on hand to demonstrate the mix-and-match lip combination - using complimentary shades, you can create a more dimensional and interesting lipstick look, and nothing crazy like a color-block look..it's more like a subtle ombre effect.  Definitely something to try out. 



    Hope this sharing has been helpful! 

    There will also be 4 nailpolishes released to match the 4 IT shades, click here for more photos & information!

    At all Dior Counters, 1 April 2013.  
    Dior Addict Gloss S$44 each

    Posted on February 28, 2013 at 7:49AM | Permalink | 0 Comments
    Filed in: lipgloss, lipsticks, Dior, SS2013, Dior Addict Gloss | Tagged with: dior, Lipgloss, lipsticks, SS2013, Dior Addict Gloss
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    February 28, 2013

    NEW Dior Addict Gloss [Photos, Information & Swatches]


    At all Dior Counters, 1 April 2013.

    “Colour is indispensable to beauty. Lipstick is a fashion accessory.”

    Colour. Every single colour. It was obvious to Christian Dior.
    In the creative backstage frenzy, Dior Addict is a declaration of love for fashion, and an electric whirlpool of colour.

    2013, new colour manifesto: Dior Addict Gloss is the new touch of shine and fashion. This creative, addictive accessory lets you have fun with the latest trends. Ultimate shine plays with different effects, turning heads and attracting attention. 

    With a burst of laughter and a slick of gloss, the Addict icon plays with her reflection; edgy, sparkling and casual. In front of the mirror, she has fun creating her own colour manifesto. It is a passionate and magical game that carries her into the glossy whirlpool of 24, new, totally fashionable shades. Texture effects, style effects, and amazing mirror-shine lips.

    An object of desire

    Style has been captured in a vibrantly colourful and dazzling bottle. Witness a magic, psychedelic merry-go-round of vivid and elegant shades. Dior Addict Gloss: a new weapon of seduction to delight the lips of every fashionista, and give an incredible energy boost to your look. Each colour has its own fashion effect, making it beautiful and unique, addictive, and as sexy as a pair of stilettos.

    A magic formula...

    ... provides lips with incredible shine and complete comfort. Its secret: the Mirror Shine Complex, an unrivalled procedure perfected by the Dior Research team.

    Polarised crystalline micro-particles organize light reflection by sliding beneath a layer of mini mirror plaques. Thanks to the way in which they rotate, these micro-particles ensure optimal light diffusion, creating the magic of a perfect mirror.

    The gel treatment formula, enriched with spheres of hyaluronic acid, plumps and hydrates for an even more intense, full-lipped effect.

    Lips are bathed in light and enjoy an almost indecent degree of comfort for an all-round colour explosion. Irresistibly attractive; this is a highly desirable pout.

    Color Party

    A staggering range of colours created by Tyen offers, to the nearest shade, a vibrant and spectacular "Color Party."

    Whether extravagant or demure, avant-garde or classical, daring or discreet, lips display a seductively fresh, pop look.

    24 shades. 3 special effects.

    A sparkling backstage “colorama”.
    -The Shimmer effect: a star effect that accentuates the mirror shine of Dior Addict Gloss with stylish, glittering appeal
    -The Pearly effect: extremely fine mother-of-pearl particles bathe the lips in a soft intensity -The Pure effect, like a shot of pigment; from the milkiest nudes to the most avant-garde lacquers.

    Glitter Fever

    The "Shimmer" shades
    A fun, sensual collection for lips that do as they please, both night and day. Meticulously dosed glitter is carefully chosen to match the gloss, for a spectacular shimmering effect. Stylish, tailored shine for your lips.
    The Dior Addict icon's fashion manifesto. 


    4 It Shades – 4 Stars    

    "Spring Ball": a cool, soft, nude shade is both delicate and light, with all the glamour of Monsieur Dior's cherished ball gowns. 

    "Princess": a bright, vivacious and joyous pink with all the mischievous elegance of a princess dressed by the Couturier. 

    "Délice": a vivid, racy coral winks suggestively, inducing desire like a voluptuous scent... 


    " D i a b l o t i n e     ": This strong colour insolently displays the sensual red of a fiery temptress, or, of a Trafalgar dress, straight out of a Dior show. 

    Fashion-Mixer

    Mix and match: new possibilities abound to make your look more sophisticated and to accessorize your style.

    4 shades of Dior Addict Lipstick and 4, more sophisticated shades of Dior Addict Extrême, are recreating the 4 "it-shades" of Dior Addict Gloss. 


    With a subtle glimmer thanks to their texture blended with fine, mother of pearl particles, these shades deliver delicate colour and delicious volume. Shine is present yet acquires a patina in this sensual blend. In hues of chic beige, tender pink and fresh orange, this delicate spectrum provides softness.

    Pur Manifesto

    The "Pure" shades

    Play with light and vary the shine effect with a wardrobe of finishes. Bright red becomes a translucent cordial; pinkish- beige charms with a milky effect, and bright pink dazzles with a vinyl lacquer finish.
    Voluptuous, full lips for an iconic French kiss. 

     

     ***************


    Yesterday, we had the chance to preview the new Dior Addict Gloss, and the makeup artist was on hand to demonstrate the mix-and-match lip combination - using complimentary shades, you can create a more dimensional and interesting lipstick look, and nothing crazy like a color-block look..it's more like a subtle ombre effect.  Definitely something to try out. 



    Hope this sharing has been helpful! 

    There will also be 4 nailpolishes released to match the 4 IT shades, click here for more photos & information!

    At all Dior Counters, 1 April 2013.  
    Dior Addict Gloss S$44 each

    Posted on February 28, 2013 at 7:49AM | Permalink | 0 Comments
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    December 14, 2012

    NEW Loreal Shine Caresse Swatches


    Spotted the new LOREAL Shine Caresse at Hong Kong Sasa, Watsons, Colormix etc yesterday, and quickly did a quick swatch of the shades available. I have seen them online on some UK blogs etc, and also here at Rougedeluxe (Iris)'s entry from way back in Oct (link link link!)

    These retail for HKD99 each, around SGD16.50. 

    They feel and look like the YSL Glossy Stains, to be honest.  I didn't purchase any of the Loreal ones... since I already own 5 of the YSL glossy stains... I don't think I could ever start on these.  I am into matte creamy reds lately, as you might have noticed. 

    Swatches here:


    And as you can see, these leave a stain after I wiped them off, which makes me think that they really do perform like the glossy stains.  Some of the shades have very fine shimmer to them.  Really pretty, and the shape of the applicator is also similar to the YSL ones. 

    Hope you find these helpful.  I think these are making their way to Singapore soon.  

    Thanks for reading!

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    December 14, 2012

    NEW Loreal Shine Caresse Swatches


    Spotted the new LOREAL Shine Caresse at Hong Kong Sasa, Watsons, Colormix etc yesterday, and quickly did a quick swatch of the shades available. I have seen them online on some UK blogs etc, and also here at Rougedeluxe (Iris)'s entry from way back in Oct (link link link!)

    These retail for HKD99 each, around SGD16.50. 

    They feel and look like the YSL Glossy Stains, to be honest.  I didn't purchase any of the Loreal ones... since I already own 5 of the YSL glossy stains... I don't think I could ever start on these.  I am into matte creamy reds lately, as you might have noticed. 

    Swatches here:


    And as you can see, these leave a stain after I wiped them off, which makes me think that they really do perform like the glossy stains.  Some of the shades have very fine shimmer to them.  Really pretty, and the shape of the applicator is also similar to the YSL ones. 

    Hope you find these helpful.  I think these are making their way to Singapore soon.  

    Thanks for reading!

    Posted on December 14, 2012 at 7:34AM | Permalink | 5 Comments
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    November 29, 2012

    TOM FORD Haul: Cherry Lush Lip Gloss & Bordeaux Lust Nail Lacquer

    When Tom Ford beauty finally arrived at Tangs Orchard last week, I spent some time at the counter swatching and picking a couple of items which I think I 'needed'.   I have already showed what I bought in that introduction entry, so this entry will show some swatches of the red gloss and dark red nail polish I bought. 

    Both items are intensely pigmented, very very smooth, and there's just this certain weight and sturdiness to the whole packaging and feel of the items.  I think if I ever want to splurge on more TF goodies, they would have to be the brushes and the perfumes. 


    All the glosses are very pigmented.  They are slightly sticky, but very very smooth.  I would compare them to the Illamasqua intense gloss in terms of the pigmentation.  It has a very lacquered hi-gloss appearance, just like how the model wears it in the promo images. 

    For $62, this is certainly a very expensive gloss.  But you do get the pigmentation of a lipstick, and also the shine of a gloss... and depending on how you wear it, you can achieve several different looks, especially if you pick the right colors (ie the dark, deep, or bright shades - the nude glosses are lovely, but you could always go for the nude lipsticks in the TF range). 

    Swatches: 


    It has a rather stiff brush applicator. 


    And two looks which you could achieve with the gloss.  one layer is a sheer shiny stain, and two layers is a dramatic true cherry red pop. 


    I picked Bordeaux Lust because it seems to have the best formula among the reds.  I had wanted one that matched the gloss, but the formula and finish didn't impress me, and for S$45, both color and formula had better be good. 

    You need to apply 3 thin coats for best results. I noticed some bald spots with 2 coats... but after 3 thin coats... you get a beautiful extremely glossy black cherry red color.  It is not as dark/black as Chanel Rouge Noir, and certainly deeper than other deep reds like NARS Jungle Red. 


    Hope these swatches have been helpful, and thanks for reading!

    Posted on November 29, 2012 at 6:56AM | Permalink | 2 Comments
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    November 29, 2012

    TOM FORD Haul: Cherry Lush Lip Gloss & Bordeaux Lust Nail Lacquer

    When Tom Ford beauty finally arrived at Tangs Orchard last week, I spent some time at the counter swatching and picking a couple of items which I think I 'needed'.   I have already showed what I bought in that introduction entry, so this entry will show some swatches of the red gloss and dark red nail polish I bought. 

    Both items are intensely pigmented, very very smooth, and there's just this certain weight and sturdiness to the whole packaging and feel of the items.  I think if I ever want to splurge on more TF goodies, they would have to be the brushes and the perfumes. 


    All the glosses are very pigmented.  They are slightly sticky, but very very smooth.  I would compare them to the Illamasqua intense gloss in terms of the pigmentation.  It has a very lacquered hi-gloss appearance, just like how the model wears it in the promo images. 

    For $62, this is certainly a very expensive gloss.  But you do get the pigmentation of a lipstick, and also the shine of a gloss... and depending on how you wear it, you can achieve several different looks, especially if you pick the right colors (ie the dark, deep, or bright shades - the nude glosses are lovely, but you could always go for the nude lipsticks in the TF range). 

    Swatches: 


    It has a rather stiff brush applicator. 


    And two looks which you could achieve with the gloss.  one layer is a sheer shiny stain, and two layers is a dramatic true cherry red pop. 


    I picked Bordeaux Lust because it seems to have the best formula among the reds.  I had wanted one that matched the gloss, but the formula and finish didn't impress me, and for S$45, both color and formula had better be good. 

    You need to apply 3 thin coats for best results. I noticed some bald spots with 2 coats... but after 3 thin coats... you get a beautiful extremely glossy black cherry red color.  It is not as dark/black as Chanel Rouge Noir, and certainly deeper than other deep reds like NARS Jungle Red. 


    Hope these swatches have been helpful, and thanks for reading!

    Posted on November 29, 2012 at 6:56AM | Permalink | 2 Comments
    Filed in: Nail Polish, haul, Swatches, lipgloss, tom ford beauty, red lipgloss, cherry lush, bordeaux lust | Tagged with: nail polish, haul, Lipgloss, swatches, Tom Ford Beauty, Cherry Lush, red lipgloss, bordeaux lust