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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.

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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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    Posts for July 8th 2010

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    July 08, 2010

    [CLOSED] OCC LIP TARS Spree!!! BATCH #2 & #3

    Hi hi!

    I have finally decided to open a  mini spree just for OCC Lip Tars.  CLICK HERE TO SEE BATCH ONE HAUL AND PICTURES.  I will be ordering directly from the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics website.

    Click HERE for the OCC link, to see the products and for more information.

    Due to overwhelming response from BATCH #1, I think I shall go ahead with Batch #2.

    I need 16 lip tars to close one batch.  I have been twittering about this, and some of you have already placed 'orders' with me...and that's like 12 slots taken up.  I might open another batch, if there is enough response to make up 16 slots.  Everything will be updated in the comments section, ie, like how many slots remaining etc.

    Please read the following terms and conditions carefully!  I will try to make it short and simple!

    1. Refunds, if any, will be done only when stocks arrive in Singapore.
    2. I will not be held responsible for lost, damaged or wrong items during shipment, or if you chose normal postage and any other unforeseen circumstances. For lost registered mail, I will file a missing parcel to singpost.
    3. Once your order is paid and posted, you are deemed to have read and accepted my terms and conditions.

     

    PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDER IN THE COMMENT SECTION.  DO NOT EMAIL ME YOUR ORDERS.

    OCC will ship up to 16 liptars for USD$15.  I have calculated, and each liptar will work out to be 12.50+0.94=USD13.45.  I am using currency exchange rate of USD1=S1.45, and so each liptar will be S19.50.  I am charging $1 (per item) for local normal postage & handling, and add $2.50 (to the whole order) if you want registered postage.

    Each liptar will be S$20.50, add $2.50 (to your whole order) for registered postage.

    (eg, 2 liptars will be S$41+$2.50= $43.50)

    Mode of Payment :
    Bank transfer to my DBS Savings Plus  020-40059414 or POSB Savings 121-77001-6

    After I have confirmed receipt of your payment, I will email you to ask for your mailing address. I will send out the items to you by post only.  Strictly no meet ups.

    Shipping :
    OCC -> Me -> You!

    PLEASE CHECK THE COMMENTS SECTION FOR LATEST UPDATES OF REMAINING SLOTS BEFORE YOU ENTER YOUR ORDER. FIRST PAY FIRST SERVE!  :)

    PRIORITY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE RESERVED THE SLOTS, YOU CAN JUST EMAIL ME YOUR ORDER AND PAYMENT DETAILS OR LEAVE THEM IN THE COMMENTS SECTION.  YOUR ORDERS WILL BE IN BATCH #2.

    Onsugar username and Name:
    Email Address: 
    Order #1
    Qty:
    Color:
    Alt: (try to fill this in!)

    Transfer amount and reference number:


    Posted on July 08, 2010 at 4:41AM | Permalink | 18 Comments
    Filed in: Spree, BATCH 2, OCC Lip Tars | Tagged with: spree, batch 2, occ lip tars
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    July 08, 2010

    Haul! OCC Lip Tars, comparisons, swatches, mixes!!! [Batch #1 Arrived]

    Yay!

    So glad that my very first time as spree organiser went smoothly.  The package was shipped out of NY on 1 July and today is 8 July, so it took about ten days from start to receipt of the package.  And meanwhile, the interest for the OCC Lip Tars have been mounting, and I feel confident enough to open possibly two more batches!  The link and info will be at the end of this entry.

    I  bought 3 lip tars for myself, while the rest will be on their way to their respective owners!

    Shall let the pictures do the talking!

    And I know you want to see actual lip swatches, so here goes:

    *** I swatched everything with my finger.  No  brush, no lip liner, so please pardon any wonky lines. ***

    Hush -- Perfect nude, and to lighten the brighter colors.  I don't find it soooo nude til I look pale and deadly. If you are into nude lippies, you NEED this.  Yes, Clara, you need Hush!  :)

    Momento - Coquettish Pink/ Plum, according to the OCC site.  Not too bright, but definitely very pigmented and gives real pop of color. For those afraid of colors but want to try out something brighter within the safety zone, try Momento.

    Pageant - this is a lot brighter and dramatic.  The description is Beauty Queen FUSCHIA, and you get FUSCHIA!   Can be easily toned down with Hush.

    And some of you asked about mixing the colors, so I tried a bit:

    And if you are curious, does Pageant look like Anime??  Anime is supposed to be vivid and NEON pink.  I say Anime has that blue tinge that makes it neon and brighter  than Pageant... but my pictures cannot capture the difference!! Boo.

    And have you seen Kandee Johnson's perfect hot pinkl lips tutorial?  She showed how to do gradient lips to make them look fuller.  So I tried it out while doing all the swatches. I dabbed some Hush in the centre of my lips!  Ta Da!

    And lastly,

    I highly recommend these lip tars.

    Other OCC lip tars which I have swatched before:

    If you want to order OCC Lip Tars, I am doing Batch 2 and maybe Batch 3 right now.  CLICK HERE for more info and orders!!!

    Thanks for reading, and leave your questions in the comments below!

     

     

     

    Posted on July 08, 2010 at 4:37AM | Permalink | 13 Comments
    Filed in: lipstick, haul, makeup and beauty, OCC Lip Tars, bright pinks | Tagged with: lipstick, haul, Makeup and Beauty, occ lip tars, bright pinks