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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 22, 2010

    Swap Goodies from Paris! Très Sauter de Joie!

    Yup, a long awaited package from Paris that made me jump for joy!  (sauter de joie)

    A while back, Yael (Lissasioux, Inc.) and I agreed on a mutual swap, consisting of items which we wanted, and also a few surprise items which we know each other would like, because we have very similar tastes and being of similar skin tone, it was also very easy to get stuff that would suit each other.   She received my package a couple of weeks back, and today I received hers,  I am super super excited!  :)  To sum everything up, in her words:

    And just a quick overview of everything in the box:

    The only item that I 'requested' for is MAC's Virgin Isle cream colour base.

    (that was before I know it would be released in Stylishly Yours)

    * product sweat due to the extreme change in temperature no doubt.

    Swatches of Virgin Isle on Temptalia HERE.

    And next, are a couple of KIKO makeup.

    you can see her KIKO makeup haul entry HERE, where she swatched #174 eyeshadow, and also the lipgloss crayon.  Prreeettty!!!

    that's a cute picture-frame which she also included in the package!

    And the rest are non-makeup products.

    Avene Cold Cream Lip Balm

    Caudalie Eau De Raisin

    (facial mist spray)

    nuxe Honey and Precious Oils Lip Balm

    Face Mask

    with honey & rosewood

    innoxa Eye Drops

    which will make your eyes look brighter and whiter, and safe to use BEFORE I put on lenses

    Bioderma Eye Cream

    Embryolisse!!!

    Emulsion Hydra-Mat

    Lait-Creme Concentre

    Chewing Gum

    Lastly, quick peek at inside the french Glamour mag:

    That's all, I just want to share my happiness at receiving this package, and I will reserve all my words of thanks and everything in my email to Yael.

    Thanks for looking!

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    February 22, 2010

    Haul: SWAP Goodies from Liana!!

    Today I received a package from Liana from beautybag411 and it's super exciting because I have been awaiting its arrival forever!

    And she wrapped everything in this hearts wrapper, which is so sweet of her!

    It is like opening presents on my birthday or Christmas.... and I was really shocked at the amount of stuff she sent for me!  She also included a personal note, and also a note explaining why she got me each and every item.  Gosh...really feel overwhelmed.  :)    And yes, Liana,  cheers to the start of a long lasting friendship too!

    What's inside???  I will post close up pictures when I have more time to take better quality pictures.

    Check it out!!!  Amaaaazzzzing!

    Here is a list of everything she got me:

    1. Covergirl Trublend Minerals Blush 430
    2. Covergirl Oil Control Foundation 525 Buff Beige
    3. Covergirl Outlast Smoothwear eyeliner 300 Oynx
    4. Covergirl Lash Blast Waterproof 830 Black
    5. Covergirl Clean Oil Control Pressed Powder 525 Buff Beige
    6. Covergirl Boundless Color 603 Bronze Beauty
    7. Almay Pure Blends single eyeshadow 245 Lavender
    8. Almay Pure Blends single eyeshadow 205 Cocoa
    9. Wet N Wild Silk Finish 834C Heather
    10. elf Brush Total Face Brush
    11. Sonia Kashuk Large Eyeshadow brush
    12. Sonia Kashuk Eye Shadow Duo 47 Take Cover
    13. Sonia Kashuk Concealer Palette Hidden Agenda - 07
    14. Sonia Kashuk shimmering loose mineral blush with self-locking lid 02 Fairy
    15. Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick 015 Born with It

    That's 15 products!    I am so excited to try out the Sonia Kashuk items.. and  the brushes, I will definitely use them first.... because... you know, I should not open new stuff yet... especially the cream products.

    So thank you again, Liana, for being so generous, and overall, it was a FUN swap!!  I am sending a couple of items your way, by means of saying THANK YOU!

     

     

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    December 26, 2009

    Fun Times at the PARTY~

    Yo!

    So we had the party/ gathering which Diana organised - really admire her enthusiasm and energy.  Thank you Diana!

    And also big thanks to Sarah for giving all of us the makeup voucher, and organising the game segment.  It was funny trying to count numbers and getting into groups.  :p

    There were so many of us, it was near impossible to get to talk to everybody.  I wish I had been able to talk more to Roseanne, Jasmine, Maddy, Wirda...but some of us had to leave early, and there were so many conversations going on at the same time, we could barely finish one sentence before someone else asked another question, or start another topic.

    I also met Chantana (everbluec) and Kas (cocomotion) for the first time today and it was like meeting old friends, even though Chantana was a little shy :) , and Kas was soooo funny with her stories, and she was asking us for opinions on the products, and we all went BUY BUY GET GET... soooo not helping her to stay focused... we raided the MAC counter, the Chanel counter, The Makeup Store... very busy swatching products and raving about colors etc.

    The swap was definitely the highlight of the whole gathering.   It turned out to be an amazing coincidence that both Chantana and I got each other's present.  And she had already gotten me my own little present, and she won my giveaway, so we had 2 presents for each other!

    This is the group picture we took outside Body Shop, and there were onlookers just gawking at us, cos there were perhaps 10+ cameras in the 'Q'!

    This is a picture of Diana and I during the swap segment.  She is sooo hilarious with her poses, and expressions as we each opened our present.

    This is Wirda and I.  I lurve her style, she totally rocks the tights and boots!  And her cute bolt headband!

    This is Amy and I, my fellow nail polish junkie!

    This is Ediati and I, my game partner.  We managed to get one answer correct, which was 'my family doesn't know I make YT videos and have a makeup blog' (answer is Maddy).   And who could guess Sarah went to convent school for 10 years of her life??  :)

    All in all, it was a great outing, and the time just flew by, before we knew it, it was time to split.... *more hugs and byes etc*

    I went to the outing with a bag full of little pressies, but it is strange how I ended up with a fuller bag home.

    Just to show what I picked up at the Body Shop sale, they had 1-for-1 on the cranberry scrub... so I got 2 ( = 4 tubes) of the cranberry scrub.  This is the best time to stock up, and all my siblings lurve this scrub.

    While we were invading the MAC counter, Joyce, Amy and myself wandered off, and I wanted to check out the Chanel loose powder ($72), but  bought this nail polish instead.  Have been looking for a color like this, but somehow I always ended up buying the too bright orange which I would only use on my toes.  But this is a very coral color....can't wait to try it out.

    And these are the pressies from Chantana. She got me the VOV (N5) blusher.  Sara says this reminds her of NARS Exhibit A, and Maddy says this is the kind of red blusher (MAC's Frankly Scarlet) she is looking for.  I did a quick swatch on the spot, and the color is pretty full on.

    Then for the swap, she got the VOV eyeshadow - the packaging is exactly the same as the NYX palettes!  The colors are all shimmery and vibrant... and in particular, the brown shade looks like MAC Tempting eyeshadow.   There is also a Majolica Majorca automatic liner, the color is GD005, which is a gold liner.  It stays put on my hand after I tried it... much like MAC's liquidblast liners.  I like how you 'click' the pen and the product flows into the felt tip.  Very very cool product, and something which I don't have in my collection.

    And it was so sweet of Eka (Reyenal)  to give each of us something.  I got this nail polish!   :)   It was all wrapped up, and I thought it was a big candy or something.

    Update: And I forgot to mention, I also got the $50 makeup voucher (not to buy makeup with. but Sarah would actually do your make up for an event at $50).  Super generous of her, cos all of us got one voucher!  Click here for her site.

    Oh... I am sure the other bloggers will be raving abou today's outing too, and I can't wait to see your pictures and updates!

    And if I got any of your names wrong, or anything, leave below in the comments.  My apologies in advance.

    Thanks for reading!

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    June 08, 2009

    Crazy Idea : Make Up Swapping

    HI hi

    An idea just hit me, I am wondering how feasible this is, that me and my fellow MU junkies can do some international swapping.  However, it will be slightly different, as in we will be buying each other NEW stuff that are not commonly available in our country. I have not worked out any logistic details and I have never sent stuff overseas (letters, cards don't count).. and the details are just kind of rolling off my head now as I am typing.

    Maybe we can put up wishlist.  Be as detailed or general as you like, for eg, 1 blue eyeshadow, or 1 canmake orange corrector, like if you have seen something which I have used before on my blog, and it is not available in your country, I can get it for you.

    Or we can do a mutual swap, like get each other 1 eye product, 1 nail product, 1 hair product, etc.

    Clearly, I see the issue of $$ here, but we can try to work out some way to ensure a fair exchange.  The point here is to get each other stuff which we don't normally find in our own beauty counters.

    Then when we each receive our little hauls, we can post pics on our respective blogs.

    Is this too ridiculous?

    I think I promised a contest sometime ago... and I kind of totally forgot about that.  Let me know if anyone of you would be interested, or have any ideas for one.  I have 120+ followers, but clearly, less than half read my posts.... well.

    So, drop me a comment (or two) on what you think!


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