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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.

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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.

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    July 28, 2012

    Bobbi Brown's Eye Wardrobe [Photos & Swatches]

    Hi hi!

    This entry shall feature Bobbi Brown's Eye Wardrobe - a nifty palette of four mini brushes, and a set of 6 eyeshadows.  It comes with a big mirror, which is good if you want to use this palette on the go.  The palette is for sale at all Bobbi Brown travel retail outlets (including our DFS Galleria).  

    The six colors in the platte have a mixture of matte, stain and shimmery shades.  It is a very cool toned palette of greys, slate, a deep chocolate brown and a lilac shade.  The shadows are a little chalky, and there is some fallout while I was swatching the palette.  However, if you use a creamy eyeshadow primer before the eyeshadow, the fallout issue could be avoided. 

    Most of the shades are in the same color family (except for the lavender and cocoa shades) but they have different textures.  If you like just some very pale neutral shades on your eyes, this could work for you.  I personally prefer a deeper neutral shade, so I think I will incoporate the dark cocoa shade if I were to work this palette. 

    The whole palette contains 9g of eyeshadows, made in USA, and the four brushes are made in China. 

     

    Names of the colors as listed on the packaging:

    White Eyeshadow

    Star Sparkle Eyeshadow

    Iced Blue Metallic Eyeshadow

    Opal Eyeshadow

    Lavender Metallic Eyeshadow

    Black Cocoa Metallic Eyeshadow  

    The packaging of the palette is very sturdy and has big metallic hinges holding everything together.

    When you open it up, the mirror component separates the brushes from the eyeshadows, like a suitcase. 

    Close up of the brushes and their uses as stated

    and close up of the eyeshadows

    swatches on my arm, without any base products

    (which looks slightly tanned - the back of my hand is probably a whole shade lighter)

    under the sunlight

    I think I will get the most use out of the Iced Blue Metallic and the Black Cocoa Metallic (they are one above each other in the pictures). 

    Hope to feature this palette again in a upcoming LOTD. 

    I hope this has been helpful, and thank you for looking.

    featured Bobbi Brown product was provided to me for consideration.