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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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    December 25, 2010

    My Top Products of 2010

     

    Hi everyone!

    I did mention a few entries ago I would do an entry for my most favourite products this year.  Let's get on with the list!

     

     

     

     

    • Best Eyeshadow Primer: NARS Pro-Primer

     

     

     

    • Best Eyeshadow for Highlight: NARS Abyssinia

     

    • Best Blushes: NARS Madly, Illamasqua Tremble

     

     

     

    • Best Skincare Discovery: Clarins

     

    • Best Pimple Buster: Vichy NormaDerm Active Anti-Imperfection Concentrate

     

    • Best New Brand to hit our shores: Soap & Glory

     

     

     

    p/s I have reviewed/ raved and mentioned these products numerous times in my blog, so, do search around, you will be sure to find the corresponding entries!

    If you roll your pointer over most of the products mentioned above, you will be led to the rave/ haul/ swatch entries.

    I have many many products which I love, but I just want to mention those that are really outstanding to me!  It's terribly hard to come up with fave eyeshadows, because I must say every eyeshadow I use is very good, and with a good primer, any eyeshadow would be decent too!    The same goes for blushes, there are just too many colors which I wear, and I can only narrow down to the couple above which I repeatedly feature in LOTDs.

    If you read my monthly faves entries throughout the year, that should also give you pretty good idea of the products which I am loving at that point in time.

     

    A few products gave me some kind of anti-climatic feeling after all that hype --- I don't HATE them --- but I wasn't super WOW by them:

    1. NARS Sheer Glow - it's nice...but I don't get the hype.

    2. Illamasqua Lipsticks - why so dry?  I find them a little hard to work with, though the colors are beautiful.

    3. Shu Uemura foundations in general - I find them average only, and I think I have higher expectations from one of my fave makeup brands.

     

    All in all, I am very happy blog-wise!  Lotsa opportunities to review great products, lotsa hauling opportunities and I can say I have kept this little space the way I want it to be -- it is still all about ramblings of my own experiences!

     

    What are your most favourite products of this year?

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    December 25, 2010

    My Top Products of 2010

     

    Hi everyone!

    I did mention a few entries ago I would do an entry for my most favourite products this year.  Let's get on with the list!

     

     

     

     

    • Best Eyeshadow Primer: NARS Pro-Primer

     

     

     

    • Best Eyeshadow for Highlight: NARS Abyssinia

     

    • Best Blushes: NARS Madly, Illamasqua Tremble

     

     

     

    • Best Skincare Discovery: Clarins

     

    • Best Pimple Buster: Vichy NormaDerm Active Anti-Imperfection Concentrate

     

    • Best New Brand to hit our shores: Soap & Glory

     

     

     

    p/s I have reviewed/ raved and mentioned these products numerous times in my blog, so, do search around, you will be sure to find the corresponding entries!

    If you roll your pointer over most of the products mentioned above, you will be led to the rave/ haul/ swatch entries.

    I have many many products which I love, but I just want to mention those that are really outstanding to me!  It's terribly hard to come up with fave eyeshadows, because I must say every eyeshadow I use is very good, and with a good primer, any eyeshadow would be decent too!    The same goes for blushes, there are just too many colors which I wear, and I can only narrow down to the couple above which I repeatedly feature in LOTDs.

    If you read my monthly faves entries throughout the year, that should also give you pretty good idea of the products which I am loving at that point in time.

     

    A few products gave me some kind of anti-climatic feeling after all that hype --- I don't HATE them --- but I wasn't super WOW by them:

    1. NARS Sheer Glow - it's nice...but I don't get the hype.

    2. Illamasqua Lipsticks - why so dry?  I find them a little hard to work with, though the colors are beautiful.

    3. Shu Uemura foundations in general - I find them average only, and I think I have higher expectations from one of my fave makeup brands.

     

    All in all, I am very happy blog-wise!  Lotsa opportunities to review great products, lotsa hauling opportunities and I can say I have kept this little space the way I want it to be -- it is still all about ramblings of my own experiences!

     

    What are your most favourite products of this year?