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Clinique Age Defense BB Cream

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FAQ & DISCLAIMER

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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    May 04, 2013

    YSL Summer Manicure with Vert D'Orient & Jade Imperial

    YSL Spring and Summer collections see the release of two highly sought after polishes - Jade Imperial, and Vert D'Orient.  Supplies of both shades are extremely limited, though the stores do re-stock them time to time.  It is best to put your name on the reservation lists, to avoid any disappointment.  They retail for S$35 each. 

    I recently added Vert D'Orient to my collection, and it is beautiful.  I like the fact that it is dark enough, and has that milky muted tone which makes it look less green.  YSL polishes have excellent formula, and this is no exception. 


    I paired both shades together for the ultimate YSL SS2013 Jade manicure look. 


    Loving this combo!

    What's on your nails recently?

    Thanks for looking!

    Posted on May 04, 2013 at 8:34PM | Permalink | 0 Comments
    Filed in: Review, haul, manicure, Swatches, YSL, vernis, SS2013, jade imperial, Vert D'Orient | Tagged with: review, manicure, haul, YSL, swatches, vernis, SS2013, jade imperial, Vert D'Orient
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    May 04, 2013

    YSL Summer Manicure with Vert D'Orient & Jade Imperial

    YSL Spring and Summer collections see the release of two highly sought after polishes - Jade Imperial, and Vert D'Orient.  Supplies of both shades are extremely limited, though the stores do re-stock them time to time.  It is best to put your name on the reservation lists, to avoid any disappointment.  They retail for S$35 each. 

    I recently added Vert D'Orient to my collection, and it is beautiful.  I like the fact that it is dark enough, and has that milky muted tone which makes it look less green.  YSL polishes have excellent formula, and this is no exception. 


    I paired both shades together for the ultimate YSL SS2013 Jade manicure look. 


    Loving this combo!

    What's on your nails recently?

    Thanks for looking!

    Posted on May 04, 2013 at 8:34PM | Permalink | 0 Comments
    Filed in: Review, haul, manicure, Swatches, YSL, vernis, SS2013, jade imperial, Vert D'Orient | Tagged with: review, manicure, haul, YSL, swatches, vernis, SS2013, jade imperial, Vert D'Orient
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    May 02, 2013

    My iPhone takes awesome nail pics! [Illamasqua, YSL, Chanel, etc]


    pics from my iphone - with the right lighting, it's all you need - the iphone I mean.  The colors come out great, the auto focus is very intuitive.  
    Here's what I am playing with on my nails, including a quick Chanel SS2013 summer sneak peak. 

    Illamasqua Harem #nofilter 


    YSL did it again with their nail polish from the summer collection - Vert D'orient.  #nofilter 


    Bobbi Brown Black Pearl which Mabel kindly gifted me! 


    And one more nail polish: 
    The Dior mini duo sets are super cute!!!


    And Chanel Summer collection, selected sneak peak:

    That's all and thank you for looking!!

    Posted on May 02, 2013 at 9:41AM | Permalink | 3 Comments
    Filed in: chanel, Review, Swatches, YSL, illmasqua | Tagged with: chanel, review, YSL, swatches, illmasqua
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    May 02, 2013

    My iPhone takes awesome nail pics! [Illamasqua, YSL, Chanel, etc]


    pics from my iphone - with the right lighting, it's all you need - the iphone I mean.  The colors come out great, the auto focus is very intuitive.  
    Here's what I am playing with on my nails, including a quick Chanel SS2013 summer sneak peak. 

    Illamasqua Harem #nofilter 


    YSL did it again with their nail polish from the summer collection - Vert D'orient.  #nofilter 


    Bobbi Brown Black Pearl which Mabel kindly gifted me! 


    And one more nail polish: 
    The Dior mini duo sets are super cute!!!


    And Chanel Summer collection, selected sneak peak:

    That's all and thank you for looking!!

    Posted on May 02, 2013 at 9:41AM | Permalink | 3 Comments
    Filed in: chanel, Review, Swatches, YSL, illmasqua | Tagged with: chanel, review, YSL, swatches, illmasqua
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    February 17, 2013

    NARS Dovina Nail Polish [Swatches & Comparisons]


    Hi hi!

    I picked up NARS Dovina on a quick whim (I think I have a collective NARS entry which I should post soon, plus reviews and features of their new releases).  It is a beautiful classic red, brighter and creamier than Jungle Red.  It is opaque in one coat, though I applied 2 coats in my swatches.  I used this over the CNY weekend, and I just love it.

    Of course, it is one of the many classic reds I have in my stash, but I always like to own a classic red from every brand of nailpolish I have, and I am glad to add Dovina to the collection.  Besides, I think NARS polishes have great formulation across the whole shade range, and so far I have very good experience with  my NARS polishes (I have about 15 or slightly more currently). 


    A few comparisons to my current fave reds which might be in the same category:


    Here they are: It is the closest to the YSL red in this set of comparisons, I didn't pull out my Illamasquas, Diors and Essies for this comparison.. but I think you get the idea. 


    Which is your fave red nail polish?  

    Hope this entry has been useful, thank you for looking!

    Posted on February 17, 2013 at 4:37AM | Permalink | 0 Comments
    Filed in: chanel, Nail Polish, Review, NARS, haul, red, Swatches, YSL, NARS Dovina | Tagged with: chanel, nail polish, review, nars, red, haul, YSL, swatches, NARS Dovina
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    February 17, 2013

    NARS Dovina Nail Polish [Swatches & Comparisons]


    Hi hi!

    I picked up NARS Dovina on a quick whim (I think I have a collective NARS entry which I should post soon, plus reviews and features of their new releases).  It is a beautiful classic red, brighter and creamier than Jungle Red.  It is opaque in one coat, though I applied 2 coats in my swatches.  I used this over the CNY weekend, and I just love it.

    Of course, it is one of the many classic reds I have in my stash, but I always like to own a classic red from every brand of nailpolish I have, and I am glad to add Dovina to the collection.  Besides, I think NARS polishes have great formulation across the whole shade range, and so far I have very good experience with  my NARS polishes (I have about 15 or slightly more currently). 


    A few comparisons to my current fave reds which might be in the same category:


    Here they are: It is the closest to the YSL red in this set of comparisons, I didn't pull out my Illamasquas, Diors and Essies for this comparison.. but I think you get the idea. 


    Which is your fave red nail polish?  

    Hope this entry has been useful, thank you for looking!

    Posted on February 17, 2013 at 4:37AM | Permalink | 0 Comments
    Filed in: chanel, Nail Polish, Review, NARS, haul, red, Swatches, YSL, NARS Dovina | Tagged with: chanel, nail polish, review, nars, red, haul, YSL, swatches, NARS Dovina
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    January 21, 2013

    YSL Spring Look 2013: La Laque Couture 35 Bronze Pyrite


    Hi hi!

    Today I am sharing with you one of the two polishes which will be released with YSL's Spring 2013 collection (the collection is due out early Feb at their ION store, and maybe a week later at Tangs Orchard). 

    Bronze Pyrite is a very metallic pale olive shade (why it's called bronze, I am not sure) but it certainly has the pyrite element - a search on google image on 'pyrite' yielded pictures of similar hued mineral substances.  Which is part of the inspiration for this collection - featured earlier in this entry.   It is a pretty unique shade in my stash, leaning in between silver and olive.   It also looks slightly different under different lighting situations, at times it's really pale and metallic, and when indoors, the shade becomes richer, and more dimensional. 

    The consistency is perfect, it is opaque in one coat - which is a good thing when these very foiled metallic polishes are concerned.  The paddle shaped brush allows for a very self-leveling application, and the brush strokes are not very visible when viewed from a distance.   


    This is another set of pic I took on a different day, it was cloudier and the color looks more olive-y and has a slight green tinge. 


    Just to compare another YSL 'Bronze' shade nailpolish - Bronze Aztec - which is way darker, and contains multi-color shimmer.  Both shades are just gorgeous, and the formula is impressive. 

    I am very happy with my YSL polishes, and I definitely see myself picking up Jade Imperial when the collection launches. 

    Hope this review and swatches have been helpful, thanks for looking!

    Posted on January 21, 2013 at 6:20AM | Permalink | 1 Comment
    Filed in: Nail Polish, Review, Swatches, YSL, Spring 2013, bronze aztec, Bronze Pyrite | Tagged with: nail polish, review, YSL, swatches, Spring 2013, bronze aztec, Bronze Pyrite
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    January 21, 2013

    YSL Spring Look 2013: La Laque Couture 35 Bronze Pyrite


    Hi hi!

    Today I am sharing with you one of the two polishes which will be released with YSL's Spring 2013 collection (the collection is due out early Feb at their ION store, and maybe a week later at Tangs Orchard). 

    Bronze Pyrite is a very metallic pale olive shade (why it's called bronze, I am not sure) but it certainly has the pyrite element - a search on google image on 'pyrite' yielded pictures of similar hued mineral substances.  Which is part of the inspiration for this collection - featured earlier in this entry.   It is a pretty unique shade in my stash, leaning in between silver and olive.   It also looks slightly different under different lighting situations, at times it's really pale and metallic, and when indoors, the shade becomes richer, and more dimensional. 

    The consistency is perfect, it is opaque in one coat - which is a good thing when these very foiled metallic polishes are concerned.  The paddle shaped brush allows for a very self-leveling application, and the brush strokes are not very visible when viewed from a distance.   


    This is another set of pic I took on a different day, it was cloudier and the color looks more olive-y and has a slight green tinge. 


    Just to compare another YSL 'Bronze' shade nailpolish - Bronze Aztec - which is way darker, and contains multi-color shimmer.  Both shades are just gorgeous, and the formula is impressive. 

    I am very happy with my YSL polishes, and I definitely see myself picking up Jade Imperial when the collection launches. 

    Hope this review and swatches have been helpful, thanks for looking!

    Posted on January 21, 2013 at 6:20AM | Permalink | 1 Comment
    Filed in: Nail Polish, Review, Swatches, YSL, Spring 2013, bronze aztec, Bronze Pyrite | Tagged with: nail polish, review, YSL, swatches, Spring 2013, bronze aztec, Bronze Pyrite
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    December 25, 2012

    YSL Glossy Stains: All Six of Them! [Swatches & LOTDs]

    Hi hi!

    I have somehow accumulated six of the YSL Glossy Stains over time, I purchased a couple of them (I think 11 and 19) while the rest I had received from attending various YSL events as they launched in Singapore. 

    So here they all are.  I think my fave YSL Glossy Stains are the peachy pink shades - they apply evenly and show up on the lips very vibrantly.  The pale shades like 19 tend to look a little streaky and my own lip color still shows through.    The dark shades like 22, applies streaky too and you probably need to wait some time before building up each layer of color. 

    These glossy stains are very long lasting, and deliver great colors.  I have recently featured a cheaper dupe, the Loreal lip caress shine - they are very very similar in terms of consistency - click here for my swatches.  However, I think I still prefer the YSL ones, they feel more luxe and comes in a wider range of colors. 

    In terms of the application - I noticed that as you apply each layer, and purse your lips together, the formula gets a little thicker, and that's when the color seems to become richer and creamy.  They also feel a little cooling and very moist when first applied.  The applicator is perfectly shaped for direct application onto your lips. 

    Here are swatches on my hands: 

    and some mega swatches on my lips: 


    I was a little hasty in applying 22 - and this is the slightly patchy results.  And the patchiness is showing up more in the pictures than in real life. 
    But I see potential in this shade - think all the dark vampy lips I featured in my previous entry here.   This is certainly in the same color family, in a totally different texture and finish. 

    All products used (all YSL unless stated) 

    Face: Flash Radiance Skincare Brush, Touche Eclat liquid foundation, Lancome Dual Finish Foundation, touch eclat highlighter pen

    Cheeks: D&G The Bronzer 01, Blush Radiance 06, Boreal Palette Face Highlighter

    Lips: all the Glossy Stains mentioned in this entry

    Eyes: NARS Primer, Boreal Palette Artic Night (only the brown shade all over the lids), YSL Waterproof pencil 01 

    Lashes: two pairs of Ardel 120 lashes layered 

    Which is your fave YSL Glossy Stain featured here?

    I highly recommend these lipsticks - they are really innovative (before the rest of 'em follow suit of course) and you won't be disappointed. 

    Thanks for looking!

    Posted on December 25, 2012 at 11:29PM | Permalink | 6 Comments
    Filed in: Review, Swatches, YSL, LOTD, YSL Glossy Stains, Artic Night palette, Boreal Palette | Tagged with: review, YSL, swatches, LOTD, YSL Glossy Stains, Artic Night palette, Boreal Palette
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    December 25, 2012

    YSL Glossy Stains: All Six of Them! [Swatches & LOTDs]

    Hi hi!

    I have somehow accumulated six of the YSL Glossy Stains over time, I purchased a couple of them (I think 11 and 19) while the rest I had received from attending various YSL events as they launched in Singapore. 

    So here they all are.  I think my fave YSL Glossy Stains are the peachy pink shades - they apply evenly and show up on the lips very vibrantly.  The pale shades like 19 tend to look a little streaky and my own lip color still shows through.    The dark shades like 22, applies streaky too and you probably need to wait some time before building up each layer of color. 

    These glossy stains are very long lasting, and deliver great colors.  I have recently featured a cheaper dupe, the Loreal lip caress shine - they are very very similar in terms of consistency - click here for my swatches.  However, I think I still prefer the YSL ones, they feel more luxe and comes in a wider range of colors. 

    In terms of the application - I noticed that as you apply each layer, and purse your lips together, the formula gets a little thicker, and that's when the color seems to become richer and creamy.  They also feel a little cooling and very moist when first applied.  The applicator is perfectly shaped for direct application onto your lips. 

    Here are swatches on my hands: 

    and some mega swatches on my lips: 


    I was a little hasty in applying 22 - and this is the slightly patchy results.  And the patchiness is showing up more in the pictures than in real life. 
    But I see potential in this shade - think all the dark vampy lips I featured in my previous entry here.   This is certainly in the same color family, in a totally different texture and finish. 

    All products used (all YSL unless stated) 

    Face: Flash Radiance Skincare Brush, Touche Eclat liquid foundation, Lancome Dual Finish Foundation, touch eclat highlighter pen

    Cheeks: D&G The Bronzer 01, Blush Radiance 06, Boreal Palette Face Highlighter

    Lips: all the Glossy Stains mentioned in this entry

    Eyes: NARS Primer, Boreal Palette Artic Night (only the brown shade all over the lids), YSL Waterproof pencil 01 

    Lashes: two pairs of Ardel 120 lashes layered 

    Which is your fave YSL Glossy Stain featured here?

    I highly recommend these lipsticks - they are really innovative (before the rest of 'em follow suit of course) and you won't be disappointed. 

    Thanks for looking!

    Posted on December 25, 2012 at 11:29PM | Permalink | 6 Comments
    Filed in: Review, Swatches, YSL, LOTD, YSL Glossy Stains, Artic Night palette, Boreal Palette | Tagged with: review, YSL, swatches, LOTD, YSL Glossy Stains, Artic Night palette, Boreal Palette