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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

Twitter (link button above!)  Email (stated above!)  Instagram (makeup_blogette)

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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    June 11, 2013

    Chanel Le Vernis Taboo [Swatches & Comparisons]

    Hi hi!!

    Finally, Taboo is here... after a few months of looking around, and detecting its presence at our local counters.  Thanks to MabelI managed to get it when I was totally stuck at work everyday the past week.  It is a brilliant shade of deep metallic purple base, with multi color shimmer bits of red, purple and some blue.  Some of the larger sparkling bits actually do show up after application.  It is perfectly oqaque in two coats.  I am very happy to add this to my collection. 

    I am also receiving many requests to review the Chanel Les Beiges collection, which is currently available at the ION and MBS chanel stores, but will be available at all Chanel counters over this weekend.  I will be waiting a while to get the Les Beiges...and will definitely post my review and thoughts once I am done.  Meanwhile Mable has a very comprehensive overview of the collection, so be sure to check out her blog and YT channel!

    Close ups:


    Swatches:


    The inevitable comparison to Malice - one of my fave Chanel polishes - 



    Actually, I think I might prefer Malice - the smooth intense formula and that rich red.. 
    Taboo might be in the same famliy of deep rich metallic purples like Illamasqua Baptise and NARS Purple Rain.


    Hope this entry has been helpful, and thanks for looking!

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    June 11, 2013

    Chanel Le Vernis Taboo [Swatches & Comparisons]

    Hi hi!!

    Finally, Taboo is here... after a few months of looking around, and detecting its presence at our local counters.  Thanks to MabelI managed to get it when I was totally stuck at work everyday the past week.  It is a brilliant shade of deep metallic purple base, with multi color shimmer bits of red, purple and some blue.  Some of the larger sparkling bits actually do show up after application.  It is perfectly oqaque in two coats.  I am very happy to add this to my collection. 

    I am also receiving many requests to review the Chanel Les Beiges collection, which is currently available at the ION and MBS chanel stores, but will be available at all Chanel counters over this weekend.  I will be waiting a while to get the Les Beiges...and will definitely post my review and thoughts once I am done.  Meanwhile Mable has a very comprehensive overview of the collection, so be sure to check out her blog and YT channel!

    Close ups:


    Swatches:


    The inevitable comparison to Malice - one of my fave Chanel polishes - 



    Actually, I think I might prefer Malice - the smooth intense formula and that rich red.. 
    Taboo might be in the same famliy of deep rich metallic purples like Illamasqua Baptise and NARS Purple Rain.


    Hope this entry has been helpful, and thanks for looking!

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    June 09, 2013

    NARS x Pierre Hardy Nail Polish [Vertebra]


    Hallo! 

    This is the last set I have to feature from the NARS x Pierre Hardy collection, Vertebra.  This duo consists of a rosy deep nude and a bright coral pink.  I love this feminine color combination.  And the nude shade is just totally suckering me in.  The duo retails for $43 each, quite reasonable, considering the fact that they are regular sized bottles, and each of these bottles retail for $30.  (but no, these sets are not available individually, you just have to purchase them in the set). 

    All the polishes I have in this collection are very creamy and pigmented, do check them at the NARS store at Tangs!

    swatches here - two coats of polish and a cost of Seche Vite on top. 


    Hope you find these swatches helpful, and thank you for reading!

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    June 09, 2013

    NARS x Pierre Hardy Nail Polish [Vertebra]


    Hallo! 

    This is the last set I have to feature from the NARS x Pierre Hardy collection, Vertebra.  This duo consists of a rosy deep nude and a bright coral pink.  I love this feminine color combination.  And the nude shade is just totally suckering me in.  The duo retails for $43 each, quite reasonable, considering the fact that they are regular sized bottles, and each of these bottles retail for $30.  (but no, these sets are not available individually, you just have to purchase them in the set). 

    All the polishes I have in this collection are very creamy and pigmented, do check them at the NARS store at Tangs!

    swatches here - two coats of polish and a cost of Seche Vite on top. 


    Hope you find these swatches helpful, and thank you for reading!

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    June 09, 2013

    NARS x Pierre Hardy Nail Polish [Ethno Run]


    Hi hi!

    This is the third set of NARS x Pierre Hardy polish duo I am featuring... in Ethno Run - a duo of a blackened navy blue and a orange shade. The orange shade is actually quite wearable - it is not neon, not too red and actually looks quite flattering for me.   The blackened navy blue looks almost black, both in real life and in my pictures show.  

    Each set of these duos are full sized polishes - and they retail for $43 (a good deal, given that each regular NARS polish retails for $30).  They are currently available at the NARS Store at Tangs.  Each of these set comes in a sleek solid box, and a mini dust bag. 


    Swatches - 2 coats of polish, and a cost of Seche Vite topcoat. 



    One more set to go!  

    That's all, and thank you for reading!

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    June 09, 2013

    NARS x Pierre Hardy Nail Polish [Ethno Run]


    Hi hi!

    This is the third set of NARS x Pierre Hardy polish duo I am featuring... in Ethno Run - a duo of a blackened navy blue and a orange shade. The orange shade is actually quite wearable - it is not neon, not too red and actually looks quite flattering for me.   The blackened navy blue looks almost black, both in real life and in my pictures show.  

    Each set of these duos are full sized polishes - and they retail for $43 (a good deal, given that each regular NARS polish retails for $30).  They are currently available at the NARS Store at Tangs.  Each of these set comes in a sleek solid box, and a mini dust bag. 


    Swatches - 2 coats of polish, and a cost of Seche Vite topcoat. 



    One more set to go!  

    That's all, and thank you for reading!

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    June 09, 2013

    NARS x Pierre Hardy Nail Polish [Easy Walking]


    Hi again!

    Featuring the NARS x Pierre Hardy polish in Easy Walking - I picked this set when I attended the NARS event a couple of weeks ago - this is the only duo that consist of a shimmery shade.  The duo sets retail for $43 each at the NARS store at TANGS (p/s regular NARS polishes costs $30 each).  

    I love the combination of the creamy warm nude color, camel? - almost mustardy.  The golden shimmery shade is very metallic, it's somewhere in between rose gold and pure yellow gold.  The shimmery shade is very pigmented - and opaque in one coat. It is not a combination I would immediately go for, but I am very interested in the contrast of these two shades. 

    Swatches here: 

    I applied two coats of the creamy nude, and one coat of the shimmery one.  
    Seche Vite topcoat applied on top. 


    Have you checked out the swatches of the other NARS x Pierre Hardy polishes yet?  :)

    Thanks for looking!

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    June 09, 2013

    NARS x Pierre Hardy Nail Polish [Easy Walking]


    Hi again!

    Featuring the NARS x Pierre Hardy polish in Easy Walking - I picked this set when I attended the NARS event a couple of weeks ago - this is the only duo that consist of a shimmery shade.  The duo sets retail for $43 each at the NARS store at TANGS (p/s regular NARS polishes costs $30 each).  

    I love the combination of the creamy warm nude color, camel? - almost mustardy.  The golden shimmery shade is very metallic, it's somewhere in between rose gold and pure yellow gold.  The shimmery shade is very pigmented - and opaque in one coat. It is not a combination I would immediately go for, but I am very interested in the contrast of these two shades. 

    Swatches here: 

    I applied two coats of the creamy nude, and one coat of the shimmery one.  
    Seche Vite topcoat applied on top. 


    Have you checked out the swatches of the other NARS x Pierre Hardy polishes yet?  :)

    Thanks for looking!

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    June 09, 2013

    NARS x Pierre Hardy Nail Polish [Sharks]


    Hi hi!  

    This is a swatch of the NARS nail polish set in Sharks - a duo of pale lilac and pale yellow.  Both shades have excellent creamy formula. The yellow is not streaky, and together they create such a cute and cheerful combo.  The shades are opaque enough on their own to layer over each other without any bald patches.  

    The set retails for S$43 at the NARS store at Tangs (each bottle retails for S$30) so you are getting quite a good deal.  
    Each set also comes with a little dust bag, like the Pierre Hardy shoes. 

    Swatches:
    2 coats of color, and seche vite as topcoat


    I will be featuring more NARS x Pierre Hardy goodies in the next few entries1

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    June 09, 2013

    NARS x Pierre Hardy Nail Polish [Sharks]


    Hi hi!  

    This is a swatch of the NARS nail polish set in Sharks - a duo of pale lilac and pale yellow.  Both shades have excellent creamy formula. The yellow is not streaky, and together they create such a cute and cheerful combo.  The shades are opaque enough on their own to layer over each other without any bald patches.  

    The set retails for S$43 at the NARS store at Tangs (each bottle retails for S$30) so you are getting quite a good deal.  
    Each set also comes with a little dust bag, like the Pierre Hardy shoes. 

    Swatches:
    2 coats of color, and seche vite as topcoat


    I will be featuring more NARS x Pierre Hardy goodies in the next few entries1