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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.

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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 June 8th 2012

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    June 08, 2012

    Bobbi Brown Rose Gold Shimmer Brick [Photos, Swatches & LOTD]

    Hi!

    This entry will feature the Bobbi Brown Shimmerbrick in Rose Gold.  I have been using it for the past few days in a row - this is the first Shimmerbrick that I have actually used (I have another one in my stash which is still sitting brand new, I don't know why) - but if all Shimmerbricks are like this, wow, I want more. 

    I like the Rose Gold shimmerbrick because I am able to use it as a blush and highlight, without it looking too shimmery on my face. The shimmer is obvious, but not too obnoxious.  I would compare this to some of my MAC MSFs, and the overall shade is a really lovely golden pink.  Kind of like a more pigmented and darker Porcelain Pink msf. 

    In these pictures, you can see the shimmer bits, and how they sparkle and catch the natural daylight. 

    even more beautiful in this slightly blurred shot

    I swatched the stripes in order at the back of my hand - as you can see I would use the top two stripes which are the lightest as a cheek highlight, and the three darker shades as a blush shade, and then to give an overall blended seamless look, I swirl my brush all over the compact and dust over the whole cheek area lightly.   This combination works perfectly well on me.  So if you are about the same skintone as me, you can use this as a blush.. and if you are more tanned, this would be great as a face highlight too.  

    I just use an angled fluffy brush to apply this product. 

    my LOTD - as you can see, the cheeks is radiant, and glowy, but nothing very glittery...and there is some color too. 

    all products used

    face: Missha Cho Bo Yang bb cream (neglected goodie!), Guerlain Gold Papure foundation, Chanel loose powder

    concealer: Laura Mercier secret camouflage SC-03

    lips: YSL Rouge Volupte No1 

    cheeks: Bobbi Brown Rose Gold Shimmerbrick

    eyes: NARS eyeshadow primer, Burberry Trench on browbone, Midnight Brown on lids, and Rosewood on the crease for blending upwards, Hevay Rotation marker liner, Clinique Lower Lash Mascara

    a couple more swatch pictures 

    a slightly blurred picture to show the texture and finish

     

    bottomline?  I don't know about the other Shimmerbricks, and I know there are fans of this out there, but I definitely recommend you picking up this Rose Gold one.  It is pretty awesome. 

    Hope this has been helpful, and thank you for reading.

     

     

    featured Bobbi Brown product was given to me for consideration. 

    Posted on June 08, 2012 at 8:50AM | Permalink | 4 Comments
    Filed in: Review, Bobbi Brown, Swatches, LOTD, shimmer brick, rose gold | Tagged with: review, Bobbi Brown, swatches, LOTD, rose gold, Shimmer Brick
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    June 08, 2012

    June 2012 Bellabox - A Bumper Box, Perfect for Summer Regime!

    I think this is my fave Bellabox by far - it is literally packed to the brim with not the usual 5, but 8 goodies that you can try out for a period of time (not those one time use type of samples).  And trust me, these are good stuff, because I have used and reviewed several of the items inside previously...and also currently reviewing a couple of them.  Amazing amazing goodies.  When I posted the June Bellabox on my instagram, my cousin and sister decided that they are going to subscribe!

    Let's take a quick rundown of what's inside:

    KIEHL'S CALENDULA HERBAL-EXTRACT TONER

    made with real Marigold whole flowers and still to this day, hand-picked and placed in each bottle by hand, the Calendula tone remains a customer favourite 5 decades since it was first formulated.  125ml for $54, 250ml for $78 and 500ml for $110 at Kiehl's outlets

    KIEHL'S MIDNIGHT RECOVERY CONCENTRATE

    award-winning, 99.8% naturally derived botanical elixir was formulated to biologically replicate skin's natural lipids for optimal skin repair during the night, so you wake up to healthier and younger-looking skin.  30ml for $90 at Kiehl's outlets

    LANCOME GENEFIQUE YOUTH ACTIVATOR [This is one half of my HOLY GRAIL serum LOVES this!]

    Genifique is the first Lancome skincare that revives genes' activitiy and stimulates the production of youth proteins.  It is now clinically proven that the more you use Genifique, the better the results.  All it takes is 7 days to see the results.  30ml for $130, 50ml for $170, 75ml for $210 at Lancome counters

    LANCOME BLANC EXPERT DERM-CRYSTAL 

    empowered with Dermactyl complex, dermal cells are stimulated to product bright new collagen, preventing darkening and reducing melanin production.  Skin is more translucent, luminous and brighter from within.  30ml for $175 at Lancome counters

    BIOTHERM WHITE D-TOX BB CREAM

    this BB cream gives you 24-hour coverage, unified skintone, maintains hydration all day long and lets the natural pink undertones of the skin shine.  With repeated use, dark spots fade and skin simply radiates. Suitable for all skin tones. 30ml for $70 at Biotherm counters.

    BIOTHERM LAIT CORPOREL BODY MOISTURIZER 

    achieve soft, supple skin with high quality ingredients that prevent dryness and hydrate your skin.  Glycerin, olive oil, vitamin E and Pure Thermal Plankton combine for outstanding results

    RALPH LAUREN ROMANCE

    a timeless interpretation of the classic love story; Romance embodies the pure and refined feelings of a woman in love.  50ml for $116, and 100ml for $149 from Ralph Lauren fragrance counters 

    SHU UEMURA WHITE EFFICIENT GENTLE CLEANSING OIL 

    new cult, best seller, wash away dullness.  Contains natural mito-white complex and vitamin C to help prevent the accumulation of melanin deep within.  Use daily for clear and translucent skin.  150ml for $58, 450ml for $155 at Shu Uemura counters 

    No Bellabox is complete without the stack of vouchers that are packed along with the goodies: 

    1. 10% purchase of the Biotherm White D-tox hydrating BB cream or Lait Corporel Anti-Drying Body Milk (valid at Taka) valid til end June 2012
    2. 10% off Shu Uemura cleansing oils and US unver base mousse (valid at the ION store) valid til end July 2012 
    3. Kiehl's flyer, present to enjoy 3 samples upon skincare consultation, and with any purchase, a complimentary travel-size product most appropriate for you is given
    4. Lancome Bellabox exclusive flyer - a Blanc Expert Spot Eraser 10ml (worth $55) is yours with every Derm-Crystal purchase 
    5. Lancome Bellabox exclusive flyer - complement your routine with a Hydrazen 3pc Gift (worth $53) with any Lancome purchase 
    6. Ralph Lauren Romance Bellabox exclusive flyer - receive a complimentary Romance 50ml shower gel with $100 purchase of Ralph Lauren fragrances (redeemable at selected counters)

    To sign up for Bellabox visit www.bellabox.sg

    Bellabox Facebook http://www.facebook.com/BellaBoxSG

    Hope this has been useful, and if you haven't checked out Bellabox yet, now is the best time to do so! 

    Thanks for reading! 

    June BellaBox was given to me for consideration. 

    Posted on June 08, 2012 at 8:49AM | Permalink | 0 Comments
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    June 08, 2012

    Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate & Eye [Photos & Information]

    I was recently introduced to two of Kiehl's best-selling products, and will be sharing with you the product details, before I post my review of both the products at a later date. 

    Midnight Recovery Concentrate

    S$90 for 30ml

    Since 1851 to Today: Kiehl’s is one of the first facial skincare companies to launch a 99.8% naturally-derived, paraben-free, water-free powerhouse concentrate of active botanicals and essential oils. Midnight Recovery Concentrate is specifically formulated to reinforce the skin during peak recovery – which occurs throughout the night between the hours of 12-4a.m. 

    A complex blend of naturally replenishing botanical oils including moisturizing Squalane and Evening Primrose (rich in Omega-3 fatty acids), and a blend of essential oils known for their therapeutic, balancing and antioxidant effects, work with the skin's natural nocturnal activity to instantly penetrate deep down and dramatically restore skin overnight.

    Midnight Recovery Eye

    S$75 for 15ml


    ONE NIGHT.  TWO DROPS.  YOUNGER LOOKING EYES BY MORNING.

    Following the successful introduction of Midnight Recovery Concentrate, the 99.8% naturally derived botanical elixir that today is a leading customer favorite due to its ability to restore skin overnight, Kiehl’s Since 1851 launches its ideal companion:     

    Midnight Recovery Eye to help achieve fresher, younger looking eyes by morning by diminishing puffiness and fine lines and wrinkles.

    Kiehl’s chemists formulated Midnight Recovery Eye – paraben-free, fragrance-free, and mineral oil-free – with the active ingredient Butcher’s Broom, a root extract, known to increase microcirculation, which when combined with other tried and true powerhouse oils helps to reduce puffiness and strengthen the delicate eye area overnight.

    Butcher’s Broom (Ruscus aculeatus), used for centuries by old-world pharmacists, is high in bioflavonoids, and is said to improve cutaneous microcirculation and reduce inflammation.  It has been traditionally used to combat edema – a swelling of skin due to water retention caused by weak blood circulation - by strengthening blood vessels.  Midnight Recovery Eye utilizes these properties of Butcher’s Broom to soothe and calm under eye skin to reduce morning puffiness.

    Did you know?  Butcher’s Broom is native to the Mediterranean areas of Europe and Africa. It grows in areas of high altitude, in fields, forests, shrubberies and mountains.   The fruit of the plant is a red berry.

    Other active essential and botanical oils in the Midnight Recovery Eye formula, Squalane, Evening Primrose and Lavender, help to strengthen the thin skin under the eyes, which is only 1/3 as thick as other facial skin.  This under-eye area has the fewest sebaceous glands on the face, and is therefore highly susceptible to dehydration, resulting in a weak barrier, a factor in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  The unique blend of oils – made up of Fatty acids (Omega 3, 6 and 9) – has a restructuring benefit which also helps to reinforce the protective barrier and slow the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

    Due to the unique vulnerability of the under-eye area, puffiness affects all age groups, and is one of the leading skin concerns of women.  This issue, in addition to fine lines and wrinkles, appears in the eye area first, as early as age 30.   Prevention is valuable, and according to leading dermatologists, proper skincare at night is highly effective.

    Features

    • The ideal companion to the highly successful Midnight Recovery Concentrate, a 99.8% naturally derived botanical elixir that restores facial skin overnight
    • Specifically formulated for the delicate under-eye area to achieve fresher, younger looking eyes by morning by diminishing puffiness and fine lines and wrinkles
    • Formulated with Butcher’s Broom, a micro circulation-promoting root extract, to reduce puffiness
    • Also featuring Squalane, Evening Primrose and Lavender, a blend of oils which has a restructuring benefit that helps to reinforce the protective barrier and slow the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

      

    some pictures taken during the Kiehl's presentation

     

    Hope this sharing has been useful, and thank you for reading.  

     

    [information extracted from press file]

     

     

     

    Posted on June 08, 2012 at 8:49AM | Permalink | 1 Comment
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