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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.

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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.

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I am not a makeup artist, nor do I have any professional training in makeup.

 

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    May 28, 2012

    MUFE Aqua Creams 23, 24, 25 [Photos, Swatches & LOTD]

    MUFE releases a trio of 3 new aqua creams recently, in bright acid colors: 23 is a bright lime green that has micro shimmers, 24 a bright yellow with very very subtle shimmer, and 25 is a bright sky blue shade.  These colors photograph beautifully, and have a great creamy texture.  Once they set, they don't budge at all.

    I find the yellow one particularly creamy, and it seems to blend rather patchy.  Might be better to use it as a liner, instead of what I have done in my LOTD, which is to use a fluffy brush to slap it all over my lids ---- because that's what I nornally do with my existing neutral aqua creams in the shade 14.

    But once I used my fingers to dab them, the colors went on smoother, and easier to manage.

    My LOTD pictures don't really show the shimmery-ness of the aqua creams, and I didn't use any eyeshadow to set them or make them more vibrant or change the finish of the aqua creams --- though I am sure you can pop some bright shimmery pigment over to make the colors pop even more, or to make them look more dimensional.

    If you are looking for brightly colored eye colors, you can't go wrong with the aqua creams - the shade range is amazing, and they are multi-functional - they are really waterproof, and one tub will last you a long time.  They work great on their own, and also as a colored eyeshadow base.

    Photos and swatches:

    Here are the three colors,

    24 is the yellow

    25 is the blue

    and 23 is the green

    here you can see the lovely sheen

    all products used:

    base - ettusaid bb cream 10, chanel perfection lumiere 10, chanel natural finish loose powder 10

    concealer - cle de peau ivory

    eyes - MUFE eyeshadow primer, MUFE 23 & 24 ** I just slapped both on and blended them.. 24 is rather patchy, which makes me think it is better as a liner type of product, NARS Abyssinia eyeshadow as brow bone highlight

    liners - Bobbi Brown 27 Caviar Ink, MUFE Aqua Liner 14

    lashes - falsies, clinique bottom lash mascara

    lips - nude lips --- MUFE Rouge Artist Intense 22, MUFE Rouge Artist Natural 5

    - bright lips - MUFE Rouge Artist Intense 37, topped with Clarins Rouge Protege 05 grenadine

    cheeks - Chanel 547 Bronze Rose, MUFE Mat Bronze

     

    ** a note on the LOTD **

    I did this look to illustrate the colors and how they felt while I was playing around with them - I am aware that the placement of colors, and all that blending could have been more artistic or elaborate (so don't take anything too seriously!)...but I don't do intricate complicated eyelooks that don't suit my eye shape.  Would I actually wear a bright yellow like this and go out?  Not really.  If there is a themed event or something which calls for such a look, yes, I would be game to wear this out.  But well, on a normal day, i definitely won't wear this bright acid colors on my eyes...in any case, I hope it is helpful to you, and doing two different lip colors also might give you some ideas on how to wear (or maybe NOT to wear) the colors together.

     

    That's all, and thanks for reading.