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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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    January 21, 2013

    LOTD: Lancome Color Design Palette Bronze Armour


    Hi hi!

    Currently totally admiring and loving this metallic bronze eyeshadow palette which my gf Jolyn gifted me sometime ago.  Glad that I finally pulled it out to play with, the quality is simplying amazing, and I love all the shades in the palette, and how they work so well together. 

    This is the Lancome Color Design Palette in Bronze Armour - which I believe is a US edition palette (shame, right?  Because I think our local editions of the Lancome eyeshadow palettes just somehow lack the pow-wow factor).  

    In my LOTD, I used all the shadows as labelled in the following picture:

    1 - The pale peachy shade all over my lids

    2 - The warm amber shade on my lids 

    3 - Medium bronze to blend into the crease 

    4 - Pale champagne shade which I dabbed lightly just under my brow bone

    5 - Dark brown which contains multi-color shimmer bits, it is brilliant and I used it to define my eyes 


    A close up of the sparkly and metallic goodness - 


    Swatches - no base - awesome, right??


    A close up of the eye look, I didn't go crazy with the crease color and the outer darker corners - which I would have done if I wanted a more smokey look - but I was going out for a work meeting (on a Saturday! Horrors) and I didn't want to dazzle work people with my makeup..but hey, it's a Saturday!  I did apply a black liquid liner closer to the roots of my lashes, to help the falsies blend in. 


    And the overall look - love the warm golden brown on the lids, and the colors all work so well together.  

    All products used:

    Face - Lancome Regenerie CC Cream, Lancome Teint Miracle Cream foundation, Lancome Teint Miracle Loose Powder

    Concealer - Laura Mericer SC-03

    Lips - Lancome L'Absolu Nu 311 (deep red, 2 layers and dabbed off excess)

    Cheeks - MUFE Mat Bronzer, Lancome Blush Highlighter, MAC Cheeky Bronze MSF

    Brows - Shu Uemura pencil, brow manicure

    Eyes - NARS primer, Lancome Color Design Palette Bronze Amour 101 (color placement refer to pictures above, I followed the guide as shown) 

    Lashes - Katy Perry Eyelure 'oh so honey' and Lancome Hynose Star mascara lower lashes


    Thanks Jolyn for giving me the palette!  LOVES!! 

    Thanks for reading!

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    January 21, 2013

    LOTD: Lancome Color Design Palette Bronze Armour


    Hi hi!

    Currently totally admiring and loving this metallic bronze eyeshadow palette which my gf Jolyn gifted me sometime ago.  Glad that I finally pulled it out to play with, the quality is simplying amazing, and I love all the shades in the palette, and how they work so well together. 

    This is the Lancome Color Design Palette in Bronze Armour - which I believe is a US edition palette (shame, right?  Because I think our local editions of the Lancome eyeshadow palettes just somehow lack the pow-wow factor).  

    In my LOTD, I used all the shadows as labelled in the following picture:

    1 - The pale peachy shade all over my lids

    2 - The warm amber shade on my lids 

    3 - Medium bronze to blend into the crease 

    4 - Pale champagne shade which I dabbed lightly just under my brow bone

    5 - Dark brown which contains multi-color shimmer bits, it is brilliant and I used it to define my eyes 


    A close up of the sparkly and metallic goodness - 


    Swatches - no base - awesome, right??


    A close up of the eye look, I didn't go crazy with the crease color and the outer darker corners - which I would have done if I wanted a more smokey look - but I was going out for a work meeting (on a Saturday! Horrors) and I didn't want to dazzle work people with my makeup..but hey, it's a Saturday!  I did apply a black liquid liner closer to the roots of my lashes, to help the falsies blend in. 


    And the overall look - love the warm golden brown on the lids, and the colors all work so well together.  

    All products used:

    Face - Lancome Regenerie CC Cream, Lancome Teint Miracle Cream foundation, Lancome Teint Miracle Loose Powder

    Concealer - Laura Mericer SC-03

    Lips - Lancome L'Absolu Nu 311 (deep red, 2 layers and dabbed off excess)

    Cheeks - MUFE Mat Bronzer, Lancome Blush Highlighter, MAC Cheeky Bronze MSF

    Brows - Shu Uemura pencil, brow manicure

    Eyes - NARS primer, Lancome Color Design Palette Bronze Amour 101 (color placement refer to pictures above, I followed the guide as shown) 

    Lashes - Katy Perry Eyelure 'oh so honey' and Lancome Hynose Star mascara lower lashes


    Thanks Jolyn for giving me the palette!  LOVES!! 

    Thanks for reading!