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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 December 12th 2012

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    December 12, 2012

    The YSL Rose Gold Arty Ring [and a matching manicure]


    Hi hi!

    Last Monday, Net a Porter had a random one day only free shipping on all orders, and I took the chance to place an order for the new YSL Arty Ring in rose gold hardware.  Well, it took me the whole day to decide to purchase another Arty Ring.  In the end, the rose gold and good price factors won me over.  Besides it is becoming quite a classic, no?  And the total price of what I paid for this ring from net-a-porter ends up being a good $80 cheaper than if I were to get it in the actual store in Singapore. 

    The stone itself has specks of gold in it.  The navy deep blue stone looks cool and dark depending on the angle and the lighting conditions.  I ordered mine in a size larger than my current red love Arty, so that I could wear it on my middle or index finger. 

    Here's a close up:


    And I did a manicure to match the ring - kind of look like the stone, right?   I love how it looks on my hand... the rose gold matches my skintone, and it fits my middle finger just nicely (slightly big though).  I got a size 8 btw, and my red one is size 7.  I don't really fuss about the sizing, but I always decide on a size larger than what I think I am... you can fit a bigger ring on other fingers, but there's nothing much you can do about a smaller ring. 


    Here's what I used to create the manicure - Chanel Blue Satin and OPI Man with the Golden Gun topcoat. 

    Here's a color comparison with my current red Love Arty Ring, you can really see the rose gold of the other ring.. 

    I really love my latest YSl arty ring.  I hope I don't make this into some kind of a 'collection' habit!  :o
     

    That's all, and thanks for looking!

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    December 12, 2012

    Sea Lore Nail Polish: Alana [Photos & Swatches]


    Hi hi, 

    Sea Lore Nail Polish is an indie brand from USA, handmixed and it is free of formaldehye, DBP toluene and cruelty free.  I was recently provided a sample review size of Alana (full sized bottle is 15ml) from Mei Mei's Singatures to try out.  

    Alana is from their first collection of colors, and it is a pink glitter topcoat polish.  It contains pearlescent pink glitter bits.  The base in which the glitter bits are floating is a translucent slightly milky pink shade.  The glitter bits are square, small circle ones, and some finer glitter bits. 


    Here you get a better picture of the polish and the various bits it contains. 


    Here is one coat.  The glitter bits are decently packed, and this is enough for a topcoat. 


    But for swatching purposes, here's how two coats look like.  They look scale-y which is quite pretty. 


    And I swatched it over a pastel color base.  The glitter bits show up more with the contrasting base color.  Overall, the formula is quite smooth, and application is fuss free. 

    You can purchase Sea Lore polishes from Mei Mei's Signatures.  They retail for S$16 each.   Be sure to follow Mei Mei's Signatures Facebook for more updates on stocks and new arrivals.  

    I hope this review has been helpful and thank you for reading!