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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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    Posts for July 4th 2010

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    July 04, 2010

    WINNER: Got to Guess It to Win It !

    We have a winner!

    I decided to annouce the winner today instead of tomorrow, just in case I don't get to update anything.  And the winner has long been decided, as you shall see in a bit!

    So many of you got this right, but the first person who commented with the right answer is:

     

    posted by
    Fri, 07/02/2010 - 3:19am

    I am so not good at guessing but trying my luck..haha
    I am guessing Mac Viva Glam Gaga?

     

    Congrats to Aizutto!!   Please email or pm me with your mailing address, so I can send out the prize to you!

    Thanks to everyone who tried their luck in this random contest, and your answers have gotten me wanting to check out more pink lippies, such as:

    MAC All styled up

    MAC Pink Plaid

    MAC I Like It Like That  --- which is coming out for In the Groove!!!

    MAC Milan Mode

    Mac Lovelorn

    (This is soooooo wrong! I should not buy any more lipsticks, but now I want to check them out!)

    And a few of you also guessed Chanel's Rouge Allure in Super, which really looks a lot pinker and darker than Viva Glam Gaga!  Here is a quick swatch:

    Thanks everyone for taking part!

     

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    July 04, 2010

    LOTD feat. Products I Haven't Used In Ages!

    Hi!

    Just thought of playing around with a bunch of stuff which I haven't used lately, or have not even used at all!

    Today is not a good picture taking day... the lighting and well, I also just woke up from a nap, so I think I look kind of puffy. Anyway, hope you find it helpful!

    I used MAC Bronzescape Solar Bits as the main color, and I used it dry with a MAC 217 brush.  The product blended very nicely and almost creamy, despite not using it wet.  The fallout was also minimal.  The overall texture is a glistening, glittering finish which I think is an interesting twist to a normal neutral eye color.

    I also used Waveline fluidline, and I always find that I have to 'layer' and build up this product to get the true color to show up.

    And can you believe it that I have never used my English Accents lipglass from the Give Me Liberty of London collection? It is a lovely light pink which I think will go well over all my pink lipsticks. I normally wipe off my applicator wand after each use to ensure everything is as sanitary as possible since I hardly ever run out of glosses, and I don't want them to go all bad.

    I wanted a very glowy pink cheeks today, so I used MAC Joie-De-Vivre cremeblend blush as a base followed by MAC Daft Pink mineralise blush.

    That's all, and thanks for looking!