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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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    July 02, 2012

    My Own Bellabox: The After Work Edition & New Brands

    Last week, I attended a BellaBox gathering after work, the event was really share with us several more brands which will be joining the Bellabox's current partners.  I was seriously late that day coming after work, so I sort of missed the whole presentation, but to give you an idea of who is joining the Bellabox --- that is, brands that you will look forward to receiving in your future Bellaboxes!

    Skin79 - known for their mind-boogling range of BB creams, and their latest product, the Skin79 O2 BB Cleanser 

    CLIO Professional - which is touted as Korea's No.1 eyeliner brand

    CandyDoll Cosmetics - click here for my reviews on this brand

    So anyway, back to the event, we were treated to food & drinks, and just mingle and chit chat with the BellaBox team, get a Sally Hensen manicure done, or try out the Shu Uemura Lash Bar, and also a CandyDoll make-over.  I didn't do any of the beauty stuff though... since I was kind of frazzled going there after work, and I did a little bit of mingling and  enjoyed catching up with the others who were also there (Chantana, Mag, Kas & Joey) 

    At the end of the end, we got to pick out 5 items for our own box, and these are what I selected:

    I didn't want to pick any makeup products - instead I opted for new and practical stuff which I could try out immediately, and decide if I like them. 

    So here we go, 

    the Skin79 BB Cleanser - which Chantana has reviewed here

    2 neon colored Twistbands - I really needed to tie up my hair at that time, hur hur. 

    Davines Nourishing Illumination Shampoo

    CandyDoll Loose Powder - which I think I already own... and now I am thinking why didn't I pick another Davines hair or body product.  

    my very own customised Bellabox! 

    I was browsing the BellaBox FB album of that event prior to writing this entry, came across a few comical and totally candid shots of me - don't know doing what - but ah well. 

    this is actually quite a decent pic of me - well, my hand, picking out the products.  

    ..someone taking a pic of Hayley taking a pic of me...

    wishful thinking that I could hide behind a flower with these big cameras pointing in my face :o

    If you want to see more pics from that event, and more updates from BellaBox.Sg, check out their Facebook Page (Click click click!)

    and to subscribe and sign up for your own Bellaboxes click here!!!

    Subscription to Bellabox is now $19.95 a month (compared to the previous $15), it is $4.95 more, or almost $20 a month to receive the boxes... which might seem steep, but to be honest, I have never received a bad Bellabox before, each box always contains something that I like, and would purchase, vouchers which will help you to make more economical purchases, and with more prestige brands coming onboard, the increment seems inevitable. Case in point, my June bumper box, which contains great stuff that I brought along with me on vacation. There is nothing 'cheapo' about the whole deal, in my opinion, from the way the products are neatly packaged, the boxes are delivered to your doorstep, and the surprise element is really priceless.  I do hope that Bellabox continues to impress with each month's experience, and make the subscription dollars worth their while. 

    Special thanks to Bellabox for having me at the gathering, and thank you for reading!

    Filed in: BellaBox | Tagged with: BellaBox, Bellabox Singapore