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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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    September 20, 2011

    Haul: Goodies from Luxola.Com

    Finally, Luxola.com has started and we have access to brands that were previously hard to get hold of, in Singapore.  For example, Deborah Lipppmann nail polishes, DuWop, Face Atelier, Becca, etc... The best thing is, Luxola is based in Singapore, which means no crazy shipping charges, no long waitng periods for your purchases because everything is in stock on the site.

    Shipping is free next day within Singapore (gosh, for once!), without any minimum spending required.  And I placed my order last night, and I received my package this afternoon---- less than 24 hours.  It seems to be hand-delivered, there is no postage box.  Instead, you receive a paperbag with the chic Luxola name printed on it and the trademark Luxola colour scheme.  When I met the Luxola team earlier in June, Cam whom I spoke to, assured me that Luxola is different from other blogshops/ online retailers because they position their site as a more up-market online cosmetic retailer.  And I suppose this shows from the look of their site, their blog, and also in the packaging.

    Currently, there is a 15% off if you enter LUXOLALAUNCH at checkout (think this code is valid til end October).   I placed my order a little too soon, and so missed this code!  Oh well.   There is always a next time, no?

    You can also follow Luxola on their Facebook, or twitter for more updates, and the team seems quite responsive, so you can also ask them questions, or give suggestions for brands to bring into Singapore.

    shop at Luxola.com

    The shopping experience has been pleasant this time... and I do wish and hope to see more brands being brought in, and also more product range available on the site.

    I will show my little purchase in greater detail in another blog entry.  Meanwhile, do check out Luxola.com   :)

     

    P/S:  Nobody paid me, nor asked me to post this entry.  Just sharing a lovely site which my fellow beauty connoisseurs can shop at.   I placed my order and paid for my items like any regular customer would.

     

     

    That's all and thanks for looking.

     

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    September 20, 2011

    Haul: Goodies from Luxola.Com

    Finally, Luxola.com has started and we have access to brands that were previously hard to get hold of, in Singapore.  For example, Deborah Lipppmann nail polishes, DuWop, Face Atelier, Becca, etc... The best thing is, Luxola is based in Singapore, which means no crazy shipping charges, no long waitng periods for your purchases because everything is in stock on the site.

    Shipping is free next day within Singapore (gosh, for once!), without any minimum spending required.  And I placed my order last night, and I received my package this afternoon---- less than 24 hours.  It seems to be hand-delivered, there is no postage box.  Instead, you receive a paperbag with the chic Luxola name printed on it and the trademark Luxola colour scheme.  When I met the Luxola team earlier in June, Cam whom I spoke to, assured me that Luxola is different from other blogshops/ online retailers because they position their site as a more up-market online cosmetic retailer.  And I suppose this shows from the look of their site, their blog, and also in the packaging.

    Currently, there is a 15% off if you enter LUXOLALAUNCH at checkout (think this code is valid til end October).   I placed my order a little too soon, and so missed this code!  Oh well.   There is always a next time, no?

    You can also follow Luxola on their Facebook, or twitter for more updates, and the team seems quite responsive, so you can also ask them questions, or give suggestions for brands to bring into Singapore.

    shop at Luxola.com

    The shopping experience has been pleasant this time... and I do wish and hope to see more brands being brought in, and also more product range available on the site.

    I will show my little purchase in greater detail in another blog entry.  Meanwhile, do check out Luxola.com   :)

     

    P/S:  Nobody paid me, nor asked me to post this entry.  Just sharing a lovely site which my fellow beauty connoisseurs can shop at.   I placed my order and paid for my items like any regular customer would.

     

     

    That's all and thanks for looking.

     

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