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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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    December 07, 2011

    Clé de Peau Vintage Palette III For Holiday 2011 [Photos & Swatches]

    Clé de Peau Vintage Palette III is a beautiful modern mosaic face palette that serves as (besides a collector's item) a highlighting face powder.  The Vintage palettes have been release for the third time, the two previous ones are more of contouring darker tones.

    The lid of the palette mirrors the design of the powder itself, and contains a flat powder brush underneath a second layer.  I have not used the brush to dust on any product on my hand.  But it feels soft and decent enough.

    The powder also contains a beautiful shimmery gold overspray which you can see quite clearly in the pictures below, especially at the corner parts of the palette.  The various shades in the palette are an ivory white, a pinky peach, a pale nude and a pale gold.  I swatched each section with my fingertips (a little too heavily you won't be dusting a brush over this with much force - hence that explains the little bit of fallout you see in one of the pictures -- but that's all the more to show you the overspray effect too).  It feels ultra silky, and very very fine, imparting just the most subtle glow and shimmer.

    Did I mention that the palette is also scented like Clé de Peau skincare products? It makes applying the powder on your face even more special!  That is, if anyone could bear to use this exquisite item... I took care to swatch the corners of the palette to preserve its beauty.. but I will definitely feature it in a LOTD soon.

    I also swatched this palette at a CDP counter, and the tester looked flatter...and the overspray is gone of course.. but you could still see the distinct mosaic designa and the different shades.

    The Clé de Peau Vintage Palette III is currently available for S$180 for 11g of product.  It is made in Japan.

     

    Here is how the corner of the palette looks like after I gave it a good swirl with my finger tips

    to show you how the powder looks like when mixed together.

     

    I hope this has been helpful!

     

    Thank you for reading!

     

     

    p/s Clé de Peau Vintage Palette III was very generously gifted to me by the Shiseido team without any obligations for review.  All opinions are my own honest ones.

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    December 07, 2011

    Clé de Peau Vintage Palette III For Holiday 2011 [Photos & Swatches]

    Clé de Peau Vintage Palette III is a beautiful modern mosaic face palette that serves as (besides a collector's item) a highlighting face powder.  The Vintage palettes have been release for the third time, the two previous ones are more of contouring darker tones.

    The lid of the palette mirrors the design of the powder itself, and contains a flat powder brush underneath a second layer.  I have not used the brush to dust on any product on my hand.  But it feels soft and decent enough.

    The powder also contains a beautiful shimmery gold overspray which you can see quite clearly in the pictures below, especially at the corner parts of the palette.  The various shades in the palette are an ivory white, a pinky peach, a pale nude and a pale gold.  I swatched each section with my fingertips (a little too heavily you won't be dusting a brush over this with much force - hence that explains the little bit of fallout you see in one of the pictures -- but that's all the more to show you the overspray effect too).  It feels ultra silky, and very very fine, imparting just the most subtle glow and shimmer.

    Did I mention that the palette is also scented like Clé de Peau skincare products? It makes applying the powder on your face even more special!  That is, if anyone could bear to use this exquisite item... I took care to swatch the corners of the palette to preserve its beauty.. but I will definitely feature it in a LOTD soon.

    I also swatched this palette at a CDP counter, and the tester looked flatter...and the overspray is gone of course.. but you could still see the distinct mosaic designa and the different shades.

    The Clé de Peau Vintage Palette III is currently available for S$180 for 11g of product.  It is made in Japan.

     

    Here is how the corner of the palette looks like after I gave it a good swirl with my finger tips

    to show you how the powder looks like when mixed together.

     

    I hope this has been helpful!

     

    Thank you for reading!

     

     

    p/s Clé de Peau Vintage Palette III was very generously gifted to me by the Shiseido team without any obligations for review.  All opinions are my own honest ones.