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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.

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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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    February 11, 2010

    A Pretty Nude Lipstick

    Hi!

    Just want to share my love for all nude lipsticks in this entry. 

    I did not buy this lipstick.  It was given to me by my gf, who said it did not suit her skintone... I think this is a Japanese brand?  Called Coffret D'or Or Kose?  I am really  not sure... I think it retails for $30+ at the department stores.

    The color of this lipstick is BE176.

    I have been using this for the past couple of weeks, and I like its creamy formula.  The color is also very nice and well, natural on me.  I like how I can just slap it on my lips without it drying my lips, and gives some subtle shimmer too.

     

    Sidenote:  Day 3 of me using the Estee Lauder foundation.  Love love love!! 

    Has anyone tried this brand of cosmetics?? I am sure it is very well known in Asia....just that I am a doo-doo and haven't ventured out much into Japanese brands.

    Thanks for reading!

    Posted on February 11, 2010 at 6:06PM | Permalink | 10 Comments
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    February 11, 2010

    A Pretty Nude Lipstick

    Hi!

    Just want to share my love for all nude lipsticks in this entry. 

    I did not buy this lipstick.  It was given to me by my gf, who said it did not suit her skintone... I think this is a Japanese brand?  Called Coffret D'or Or Kose?  I am really  not sure... I think it retails for $30+ at the department stores.

    The color of this lipstick is BE176.

    I have been using this for the past couple of weeks, and I like its creamy formula.  The color is also very nice and well, natural on me.  I like how I can just slap it on my lips without it drying my lips, and gives some subtle shimmer too.

     

    Sidenote:  Day 3 of me using the Estee Lauder foundation.  Love love love!! 

    Has anyone tried this brand of cosmetics?? I am sure it is very well known in Asia....just that I am a doo-doo and haven't ventured out much into Japanese brands.

    Thanks for reading!

    Posted on February 11, 2010 at 6:06PM | Permalink | 10 Comments
    Filed in: makeup, lipstick, Look of the Day | Tagged with: makeup, lipstick, look of the day
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    February 06, 2010

    LOTD & Prada!

    Hi hi...

    Just a little FYI, the following LOTD pics were taken after the end of a long long day in the hot sun, walking about, eating non stop, attended a wedding etc, and coming back home.

    So pardon me, if my face seems rather oily or worn out.

    I really like this eye shadow combination, which I have raved about before, and which I totally copied from pixiwoo's tutorial "defined bronzed eye"  - I think this is one of my fave tutorial of all time.

    Face: RMK Base, Dior Extreme Fit, La Mer Powder, Studio Sculpt Concealer

    Cheeks: Personal Style, and Dollymix

    Lips: (which is completely worn off by now, since I didn't bother to touch up) -- YSL RV No7 Lingerie Pink, and MAC My Favourite Pink Dazzleglass Creme

    Lashes: Ardell lashes, and also I cut up a piece of Shu Uemura's Smokey Layers, and pasted each half at the outer corner for extra kick. YSL Faux Cils in Violet on the lower lashes.

    Liner: Stila Smudgepot in Brown, MAC Orpheus to line waterline

    Eyeshadows: MAC Patina, Smut, Vanilla

    Brows: MAC Dirty Blonde, Mink Brow Set

    Check out the extra definition and color at the outer corner, due to the added lashes.

    And the star of this post, I bought a Prada purse today.  I saw this series of bags at the DFS store this week, and have been lemming it since... and when I was at ION today, and I just tried my luck, to check if the purse is still available in store, cos apparently it is not a new collection, and is very limited edition.  So.. I was very excited to get my hands on the very last piece.  Woot!

    Since I don't really use a wallet (I just stash all my cash and cards into a purse with no separate slots, and sometimes my phone fit into that purse too).. this type of purse is really what I need... well, I don't NEED it.. but I am a sucker/ have a fetish for all things with cute skull motifs.. and yea, so that kind of justifies this little impulsive purchase.

    Yup, I kind of collect all these skull type purses...the last one I bought is a Fendi printed bag...and the skull print is so cute, and not very 'obvious', if you know what I mean?

    And a little side note, while I was at ION, I skipped over to Sephora to see the Urban Decay stuff, and guess what, I bumped into Kas while I was swatching the eyeshadows!!  LOL.  So funny.. so we raved a little about the eyeshadows.. and she explained to me in person all the girly math about the cost and quantity you are paying for etc.. and then we had to quickly take off, because she had to join her parents, and I had to re-join my friend who was at the LV store.

    Yup, that's about it.... and thanks for reading!!

    Posted on February 06, 2010 at 6:28AM | Permalink | 8 Comments
    Filed in: mac, Prada, Look of the Day, LOTD, bronze, shu uemura lashes | Tagged with: Prada, Mac, bronze, look of the day, LOTD, shu uemura lashes
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    February 06, 2010

    LOTD & Prada!

    Hi hi...

    Just a little FYI, the following LOTD pics were taken after the end of a long long day in the hot sun, walking about, eating non stop, attended a wedding etc, and coming back home.

    So pardon me, if my face seems rather oily or worn out.

    I really like this eye shadow combination, which I have raved about before, and which I totally copied from pixiwoo's tutorial "defined bronzed eye"  - I think this is one of my fave tutorial of all time.

    Face: RMK Base, Dior Extreme Fit, La Mer Powder, Studio Sculpt Concealer

    Cheeks: Personal Style, and Dollymix

    Lips: (which is completely worn off by now, since I didn't bother to touch up) -- YSL RV No7 Lingerie Pink, and MAC My Favourite Pink Dazzleglass Creme

    Lashes: Ardell lashes, and also I cut up a piece of Shu Uemura's Smokey Layers, and pasted each half at the outer corner for extra kick. YSL Faux Cils in Violet on the lower lashes.

    Liner: Stila Smudgepot in Brown, MAC Orpheus to line waterline

    Eyeshadows: MAC Patina, Smut, Vanilla

    Brows: MAC Dirty Blonde, Mink Brow Set

    Check out the extra definition and color at the outer corner, due to the added lashes.

    And the star of this post, I bought a Prada purse today.  I saw this series of bags at the DFS store this week, and have been lemming it since... and when I was at ION today, and I just tried my luck, to check if the purse is still available in store, cos apparently it is not a new collection, and is very limited edition.  So.. I was very excited to get my hands on the very last piece.  Woot!

    Since I don't really use a wallet (I just stash all my cash and cards into a purse with no separate slots, and sometimes my phone fit into that purse too).. this type of purse is really what I need... well, I don't NEED it.. but I am a sucker/ have a fetish for all things with cute skull motifs.. and yea, so that kind of justifies this little impulsive purchase.

    Yup, I kind of collect all these skull type purses...the last one I bought is a Fendi printed bag...and the skull print is so cute, and not very 'obvious', if you know what I mean?

    And a little side note, while I was at ION, I skipped over to Sephora to see the Urban Decay stuff, and guess what, I bumped into Kas while I was swatching the eyeshadows!!  LOL.  So funny.. so we raved a little about the eyeshadows.. and she explained to me in person all the girly math about the cost and quantity you are paying for etc.. and then we had to quickly take off, because she had to join her parents, and I had to re-join my friend who was at the LV store.

    Yup, that's about it.... and thanks for reading!!

    Posted on February 06, 2010 at 6:28AM | Permalink | 8 Comments
    Filed in: mac, Prada, Look of the Day, LOTD, bronze, shu uemura lashes | Tagged with: Prada, Mac, bronze, look of the day, LOTD, shu uemura lashes
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    November 11, 2009

    Look of the Day - Coral Lips

    Hi Hi!

    I was putting on my usual neutral eye look this morning, and I decided to give my YSL RV a rest and try some bolder colors on my lips.  So I went for an orangy coral.  I am using MAC's Ravishing (Cremesheen, LE).  And I am kind of surprised that I got quite a few compliments at work.  Haha.

    So that's why I am sharing these pictures.

    On my face: Clinique Superfit, MAC MSF, MAC Studio Sculpt concealer, Conjure Up -- which I applied a little too liberally.

    Eyes: All that Glitters, Style Snob, and Vanilla, Eyeliner Loreal Superliner Carbon Black

    Lips: Ravishing Lipstick

    Next, a cheesy posey picture.  The lip color is actually more coral, orangy than the pictures show.

    On another note, a huge package just arrived at my house.  Going to rip that open, and go gaga, and maybe I would share them in the next entry.  Nice rainy day to chill at home, no?

    Thanks for reading!

     

    Posted on November 11, 2009 at 9:37PM | Permalink | 14 Comments
    Filed in: mac, Clinique, Look of the Day, neutral eyes, coral lips | Tagged with: Mac, makeup, look of the day, Clinique, coral lips, neutral eyes
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    November 11, 2009

    Look of the Day - Coral Lips

    Hi Hi!

    I was putting on my usual neutral eye look this morning, and I decided to give my YSL RV a rest and try some bolder colors on my lips.  So I went for an orangy coral.  I am using MAC's Ravishing (Cremesheen, LE).  And I am kind of surprised that I got quite a few compliments at work.  Haha.

    So that's why I am sharing these pictures.

    On my face: Clinique Superfit, MAC MSF, MAC Studio Sculpt concealer, Conjure Up -- which I applied a little too liberally.

    Eyes: All that Glitters, Style Snob, and Vanilla, Eyeliner Loreal Superliner Carbon Black

    Lips: Ravishing Lipstick

    Next, a cheesy posey picture.  The lip color is actually more coral, orangy than the pictures show.

    On another note, a huge package just arrived at my house.  Going to rip that open, and go gaga, and maybe I would share them in the next entry.  Nice rainy day to chill at home, no?

    Thanks for reading!

     

    Posted on November 11, 2009 at 9:37PM | Permalink | 14 Comments
    Filed in: mac, Clinique, Look of the Day, neutral eyes, coral lips | Tagged with: Mac, makeup, look of the day, Clinique, coral lips, neutral eyes
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    October 18, 2009

    LOTN: Clubbing Nights

    Was out in the wee hours of the morning the past 3 days - the first night I didn't take any LOTN pictures, but there were some from Sat and Sun.

    2 totally different looks:

    1. The Red Lips combo.

    2. The Smokey Nude Lips combo, with wavy hair!

    Black Long Sleeve lace detail tee from Zara.

    Reason why I looked so shocked in the next pic is cos some girl came crashing into my arm which was holding the camera. :p

     

     

    And on Sunday:  Smokey Eyes (NARS Lola Lola, Mekong, Lips - MAC Creme Cup Lipstick)

    The hair loosen up throughout the night, becoming nice and wavy.  Note that I used zero styling products except for a heat shield - lurve the natural shine and gloss - and that the curls/ waves lasted the whole time.

    Tattoo Tee from Truly Madly Deeply (Urban Outfitters)

    Hair before going out.

    Hair after I reached home.

    What are some of your fave night out looks?

    Side note: How does one order a 'Screaming Orgasm' cocktail from the bartender without looking stupid?  I just muttered Screaming under my breath and hope he knows what I ordered.  Why can't a drink/ cocktail have a normal respectable name without all these silly sexual references and innuendos?

    That's all, and thanks for reading.   :)

     

     

     

     

    Posted on October 18, 2009 at 12:28PM | Permalink | 16 Comments
    Filed in: makeup, outfit, Look of the Day, red lips, smokey eyes, pale lips | Tagged with: makeup, outfit, look of the day, red lips, smokey eyes, pale lips
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    October 18, 2009

    LOTN: Clubbing Nights

    Was out in the wee hours of the morning the past 3 days - the first night I didn't take any LOTN pictures, but there were some from Sat and Sun.

    2 totally different looks:

    1. The Red Lips combo.

    2. The Smokey Nude Lips combo, with wavy hair!

    Black Long Sleeve lace detail tee from Zara.

    Reason why I looked so shocked in the next pic is cos some girl came crashing into my arm which was holding the camera. :p

     

     

    And on Sunday:  Smokey Eyes (NARS Lola Lola, Mekong, Lips - MAC Creme Cup Lipstick)

    The hair loosen up throughout the night, becoming nice and wavy.  Note that I used zero styling products except for a heat shield - lurve the natural shine and gloss - and that the curls/ waves lasted the whole time.

    Tattoo Tee from Truly Madly Deeply (Urban Outfitters)

    Hair before going out.

    Hair after I reached home.

    What are some of your fave night out looks?

    Side note: How does one order a 'Screaming Orgasm' cocktail from the bartender without looking stupid?  I just muttered Screaming under my breath and hope he knows what I ordered.  Why can't a drink/ cocktail have a normal respectable name without all these silly sexual references and innuendos?

    That's all, and thanks for reading.   :)

     

     

     

     

    Posted on October 18, 2009 at 12:28PM | Permalink | 16 Comments
    Filed in: makeup, outfit, Look of the Day, red lips, smokey eyes, pale lips | Tagged with: makeup, outfit, look of the day, red lips, smokey eyes, pale lips
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    October 10, 2009

    Look of the Night with Red Lips

    Hi everyone!!

    This is a follow up to my red lips experiment, which I got a few days ago, click here to check it out.

    So I was going out with the sister tonight, I left my house almost 1am, which is kind of lame.  Anyway, I took these pictures after I got home, which is around 4am, because I left the house in a hurry - so no time to snap pictures.

    On my face: Maybelline Angel Fit Pore Zero Primer, Clinique Superfit foundation, MAC Studio Sculpt concealer, MAC MSF natural to set, and MUFE HD powder after everything.

    Cheeks: MAC sculpt and shape powder (accentuate/sculpt), Azalea blush

    Eyes:(all MAC) Bare Canvas Paint, Vanilla and Dazzlelights e/s, and Patina on the crease.  Loreal Superliner for a little winged effect.

    Lashes: Shu Uemura Black V, and YSL Faux Cils mascara on the lower lashes.

    Lips: MAC Russian Red lipstick

    I had a few drinks, and I realised the lipstick didn't stain the glasses, and stayed quite well throughout the whole night.  I didn't touch up the lipstick at all the whole time and before taking these pictures.  So.. thumbs up for the staying power.  I thought that red lips are very high maintainence, but this is turning out quite easy.

    And needless to say, we want the lips to be the focus of the whole look, not just the MU, but also the outfit, so I kept everything else plain, and neutral, even my clothes.

    Ignore my zitty face!!  But you see only the 'inside' of the mouth is starting to show some signs of wearing off, which isn't too bad.

    Shall post a quick entry next, which will be a product rave.

    Thanks for reading!

    Posted on October 10, 2009 at 1:13PM | Permalink | 9 Comments
    Filed in: mac, makeup, Look of the Day, red lips, russian red | Tagged with: Mac, makeup, Shu Uemura, look of the day, lashes, red lips, russian red
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    October 10, 2009

    Look of the Night with Red Lips

    Hi everyone!!

    This is a follow up to my red lips experiment, which I got a few days ago, click here to check it out.

    So I was going out with the sister tonight, I left my house almost 1am, which is kind of lame.  Anyway, I took these pictures after I got home, which is around 4am, because I left the house in a hurry - so no time to snap pictures.

    On my face: Maybelline Angel Fit Pore Zero Primer, Clinique Superfit foundation, MAC Studio Sculpt concealer, MAC MSF natural to set, and MUFE HD powder after everything.

    Cheeks: MAC sculpt and shape powder (accentuate/sculpt), Azalea blush

    Eyes:(all MAC) Bare Canvas Paint, Vanilla and Dazzlelights e/s, and Patina on the crease.  Loreal Superliner for a little winged effect.

    Lashes: Shu Uemura Black V, and YSL Faux Cils mascara on the lower lashes.

    Lips: MAC Russian Red lipstick

    I had a few drinks, and I realised the lipstick didn't stain the glasses, and stayed quite well throughout the whole night.  I didn't touch up the lipstick at all the whole time and before taking these pictures.  So.. thumbs up for the staying power.  I thought that red lips are very high maintainence, but this is turning out quite easy.

    And needless to say, we want the lips to be the focus of the whole look, not just the MU, but also the outfit, so I kept everything else plain, and neutral, even my clothes.

    Ignore my zitty face!!  But you see only the 'inside' of the mouth is starting to show some signs of wearing off, which isn't too bad.

    Shall post a quick entry next, which will be a product rave.

    Thanks for reading!

    Posted on October 10, 2009 at 1:13PM | Permalink | 9 Comments
    Filed in: mac, makeup, Look of the Day, red lips, russian red | Tagged with: Mac, makeup, Shu Uemura, look of the day, lashes, red lips, russian red