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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.

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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.

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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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    June 14, 2010

    Haul! Illamasqua, Sephora by OPI & US Drugstore

    Hi hi,

    This entry is devoted to some US makeup items which Iris (of Rouge Deluxe) helped me got while she was in the US last week.  I also met Kas today to do a little exchange of some more MU items etc etc this afternoon... so all in all, lotsa of math, and oooohing and aahhhing at the colors and stuff we got.  I must thank both girls, in particular, Iris for helping to get these stuff!!

    First up, more Illamasqua blushes.  I guess now you know why I didn't go all nuts with the NARS hauling in HK... that's cos at the back of my mind, I was thinking of these babies coming on the way.

    Illamasqua lipstick in Obey.  If I have to point a finger at this haul, it's got to be Dara (belle du jour nyc -- check out her May faves video) , and yup.... so yup, I am suckered as usual.

    Next, are some Sephora for OPI nail polish.  These retail for US$9 each.  I got 2 colors from their summer collection, which are Havana Dreams and Rumba Romance.   The other two colors I got most likely cos the names are irrestible to pass up. It's all about Me is a bright deep pink, while Shopping Frenzy is the same pink with a magenta sheen.

    Next, we have the L'oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base.  Again this is raved about in Dara's May Faves video.  The texture is rather creamy and nice, and smooth.  Want to try this out sometime soon.  :)

    And I got a back up of Covergirl Oil Control Pressed Powder.  My sisters like to use this too, and I am almost hitting pan on the first one I have... and so, yup, this is a very legit purchase.

    And lastly, a much talked about item in the beauty community, is Revlon's Nude Attitude (matte).  Love this color!!  Not concealer washed out nude... but really my lips but better color.

    And random, haha hhaha... after one week, my tatt is still intact..... either the tatt is very 'long-lasting' or I never wash myself properly in the shower!  LOL. Go figure.

    Hmmm... I know you all like haul entries... and these are the  best kind!  :)  Leave a comment if you have any questions on the items mentioned here.

    Thanks for looking!

     

    Posted on June 14, 2010 at 8:19AM | Permalink | 21 Comments
    Filed in: haul, Revlon, loreal, drugstore, Cover Girl, illamasqua, blusher, sephora by opi, makeup and beauty | Tagged with: loreal, drugstore, haul, revlon, Cover Girl, blusher, illamasqua, Sephora by OPI, makeup and beauty
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    March 04, 2010

    Vegas Haul: MAC Pro, Sephora by OPI nail polish (Part 3)

    So this is Part 3 of the Vegas haul, and prolly the last one which is MU related.  These are mainly MAC items, which I don't see at our local counters.

    You might prolly zoom in on the giveaway prize shown below.  I shan't reveal the name of the lipglass yet.  I am thinking of a simple quiz question, whoever gets the answer right will win that lipgloss.  Any ideas or suggestions for the quiz question will be much appreciated.

    The rest of the stuff I bought (and I am a little lazy to swatch and take pictures) are:

    The new Viva Glam lipsticks which you have already see HERE, and CLICK HERE if you want to win the Viva Glam Gaga lipstick!!

    I wanted Canteloupe blush, but it was OOS, so Devil blush is next choice.  It is an orangey matte shade. You might think it is similar to my Illasmasqua red blusher, but this is brighter and orange.  Maybe it is a little like NARS Exhibit A (Sara, what do you think?).

    Then the eyeshadows, which are rather tame.... I got Mylar (this is my 3rd one), Brule, Indian Ink (pro color) a matte bluish purple, and Haux (matte brown)

    Didn't go too crazy with the MAC hauling. And several items were OOS, so I didn't get any 'replacements'.

    I should have included the following in my Sephora haul entry... but somehow forgot to take these polishes out of the bag.  There were several bottles of Metro Chic, Dark Room, and a couple of bottles which I can't recall the name, Under The Trenchcoat or smth, and Ocean Potion or smth...and the last little bottle of teal shade she bought it at Walgreen.  I didn't check the name of the color.  I had already given a bottle of Dark Room & Metro Chic to my gf by the time this picture was taken.  One lucky winner will also win Metro Chic in the near future.  Still deciding.   Just saying.  :)

    Yea.. I think that's about it... I hope this isn't boring anyone yet.... I love hauling!!

    Posted on March 04, 2010 at 4:16AM | Permalink | 14 Comments
    Filed in: mac, makeup, Nail Polish, haul, eyeshadows, blusher, metro chic, sephora by opi | Tagged with: Mac, makeup, eyeshadows, haul, blusher, metro chic, Sephora by OPI