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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

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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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    June 03, 2011

    Nails Story: Etude House Nail Polish & Some Chanel Dupes

    Lots and Lots of pictures in this entry, as I always do!  :)  Last week, I bought 4 nail polish from Etude House when they had the 30% off promotion, and mind you, I wasn't even intending to get any...but when Jennifer and Amy kept swatching them, we went ahh, and I dumped more and more into my little basket.  But the four nail polish worked out to less than $20!  The two pink cap ones were going at usual price of S$2.90, while the two dark purple cap ones were going at S$5.90.

    All the colors I got applied smoothly and opaque in two coats. :)

    I can never get sick of nude nail polish, so I got this color, WH708, which is a slightly greyish nude.

    It looks a little like Essie's Playa Del Platinum from their 2010 Resort collection.

    Next is a more beigy pinky nude, BR309.

    This is a shimmery grey color, WH702.

    It looks a little gritty applied, but should be better with a topcoat on top.

    The last would have to be my fave among the 4 colors, it's a purple-brown color with gold sheen, and vaguely reminds me of Chanel's Paradoxal.

    The color is PP904.

    A closer look.

    Chanel Paradoxal has a more purpley sheen, it doesn't have the golden sheen of the Etude House color.

     

    And as I was digging around my drawers for the dupes and everything, I came across this tiny bottle of Majorica nail polish, which I was sent sometime back, I think they were limited edition, and came in a pack of 5 colors, and I decided to swatch this bright yellow nail polish next to Chanel's Mimosa.

    Both need 3 coats for full color payoff.

    Mimosa is a tad lighter.  but both has the same subtle yellow golden shimmers.

    Just for information, my manicure lasted an entire week without chipping nor wear.  :)  Impressed.

    Base coat: Nail Tek Foundation II, Essie Topless & Barefoot, Essie Kisses & Bises, Seche Vite topcoat

    LAST SATURDAY

    TODAY - SATURDAY

     

    What's on your nails this weekend?  I think I shall paint the Etude House PP904 on my nails later!

     

     

    Thanks for looking!!