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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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    July 14, 2012

    LOTD: Sheer Red Lips with Lipstick Queen's Medieval

    HI! 

    I ordered Lipstick Queen Medieval from Barneys NYC when they had the free international shipping.  I think this lipstick retails for USD20, if I remember correctly.  The packaging, and the color description really appeal to me, and it wasn't too pricey, so I decided to get one to try out.  If I am not wrong, not all the lipstick queen lipsticks are this sheer.. but this one is supposed to make your lips have that just bitten, reddish healthy look, kinda like you just came indoors from the cold air outside (though this is currently VERY difficult to imagine in Singapore haha). 

    I enjoy this lipstick because it is so wearable, it glides on your lips like a lipbalm, and since the color is sheer, it's quite easy to wear, and you don't really need to apply this lipstick while looking at the mirror.  It is not drying, and is really a neutral red that suits most skintones. 

    Product description 

     is going back to Medieval times,
    when full coverage lipstick was considered a sin.
    Instead, women used lemons to stimulate the lips and stain them a see through blood red.

    I have recreated this very sheer flattering look in one simple universal shade that suits every skin tone and is chic as it is comfortable. It doesn't even look or feel like you are wearing lipstick. It looks like you naturally have gorgeous swollen cherry lips.

    Gorgeous Swollen Cherry Lips?  Yes, please, I want!

    Love the packaging (the illustration, and the lipstick itself)

    I have other sheer lipsticks, and I think the Clinique Almost lipsticks are the closest match to this particular lipstick. 

    More pictures - love love mad love the tarot looking card! 

    swatches:

    and a quick LOTD

    products used (I just used my current fave makeup products)

    base: Ettusais BB cream Gorgeous Cosmetics perfect base foundation, Chanel loose powder

    concealer: Laura Mercier secret camouflage 

    cheeks: Illamasqua Hussy, Sleek Glo face highlighter, Dior Nude Tan Aurora 

    lips: Lipstick Queen Medieval 

    liners: Solone Red Wine, Heavy Rotation Liquid Liner

    eyes: NARS primer, Gorgeous eyeshadow palette 

    Have you tried lipstick queen before?

    That's all, and thank you for looking!

    I have another red lip entry coming up soon, stay tuned!