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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.

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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 March 24th 2012

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    March 24, 2012

    Lanasol Lighting Eyes in 04 Light Beige & 05 Shiny Cool Beige: [Photos & Swatches]

    Lunasol Lighting Eyes is a collection of 5 single powder eyeshadows released together with their SS2012 makeup collection.  I don't have the most 'expert' information about Lunasol products in general, only that their nail polish and base makeup are pretty impressive in terms of the texture and finish.

    All the five shades in this collection are very pale natural shades - 01 and 02 are off white highlighter shades, 03 is a baby pink, 04 and 05 are slightly earthy tone neutral shades.

    I would wear 04 as a all over the lids/ highlight shade, and 05 would be used on the lids to add a bit more color and some 'pop' as it contains very fine glitter bits.   The texture of these Lunasol singles remind me of the soft powdery texture of Burberry eyeshadows, and the shine/ sheen factor of these eyeshadows are also very subtle, nothing too in your face.

    I bought these eyeshadows from my friend Pearl (because the colors didn't show up on her skintone - she is about a shade or two darker than me) so I didn't pay full retail price for them.

     

    Photos & Swatches

    Lunasol packaging is very sleek, and I love the bronzy packaging.  The single eyeshadows come with a compact mirror inside, and no applicators at all.

    My camera is not picking up the fine glittery goodness of Shiny Cool Beige though.

    in this quick LOTD, I swept Light Beige all over the lids (up to the brow bone) with a large fluffy brush, and then pat Shiny Cool Beige on the lids. I finished off with a very dark brown liner and put on my falsies for more definition.

    all products used:

    face (all DIOR)  - White Reveal Makeup UV Base Beige Crystal, White Reveal UV Protection, White Reveal Instant Spot Concealer, Skinflash 003

    set with

    Benefit Powderflage under the eyes and Shiseido White Lucent Skincare Powder

    (It's actually a really light coverage despite the amount of products used) and great for sunny days!

    cheeks - Benefit Sugarbomb

    eyes - NARS pro primer, Lunasol Light Beige all over, and Shiny Cool Beige on lids only

    liners - MUFE #14 aqua liner, Bobbi Brown cream liner

    lips - cle de peau extra silky lipstick 121

     

    Thanks for looking!