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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

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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    April 11, 2013

    Nails Inc Leather Effect is LOVE!


    Hi hi!

    A couple of weeks back, I spotted these Nails Inc Leather Effect nailpolishes at Sephora (they were all launched at Sephora, along with Butter London and Ciate polishes)...and I picked up the Leather Effect ones, I had swatched them in store, and think that I like the 'leathery' effect - they feel a little grainy to the touch.  

    It is quite interesting, and potentially a love/hate nail trend.  I have never really paid attention to the current "textured" nails trend... so I was pleasantly surprised that I like this after swatching them.

    A topcoat is not necessarily with these Leather Effect nails.  They dry pretty fast like a matte polish, and as they dry, the leather effect starts to form. 

    I bought my leather nailpolish in two classic shades which I know I would wear often - nude and black.  After all, these are the usual leather colors, no?


    Swatches: 

    What do you think of these leather effect nail polish?

    They last a good 4-5 days without any topcoat, and retail for S$22 each.

    Hope these swatches have been useful, and thanks for reading!

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    August 25, 2012

    Nails Inc Special Effects: Get Sprinkly with Sugar House Lane [Photos & Swatches]

    A while back, I had purchased Nails Inc Sugar House Lane from beautybay.com - this is from their Special Effects, the Sprinkles range.  There are 3 other shades in this Sprinkles range, I think 2 shades of pink, and a shade of blue or teal. I choose this nude.. with all same sized glitter bits in monchromatic shades of black, white, and some matte silver/ grey. 

    The glitter bits in this polish is DENSE.  And the base color itself a pinky grey nude color is also quite opaque.  When I first got it, I was excited and slapped on two coats of Sugar House Lane on my nails.  It was a nightmare.  The surface was uneven due to the overly dense glitter.  And no amount of topcoat could smooth out the surface.  And more nightmare when I removed my swatches.  There was glitter bits EVERYWHERE.  That's how dense this nailpolish is.  

    I learnt my lesson. 

    I applied a nude nail polish as a base color, and then I apply ONE coat of Sugar House Lane on only 2 fingers as a fancy accent, and not on all fingers. 

    This is a much better way to show off and also deal with this pretty and unusual nailpolish.  It does look like cupcake sprinkles.  And like those sprinkles, if you go too heavy handed, they just look messy. 

    Check out the amazing bits inside the nail polish!

    Okay, I should have applied a more matching nude nailpolish (something more pinky I suppose, maybe Dior's Incognito...) but this is really something very pretty, and totally my style.  Sugar House Lane is also a lot smoother with only one coat. 

    The base nude color I am using is Makeup Store's Annelie, for your information. 

    Enjoy the swatches!

    Hope these swatches have been helpful, and thanks for looking!

    What are you wearing on your nails this weekend!

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    February 02, 2012

    Current Faves [Jan 2012]

    Hi hi!!

    It is FEBUARY already!   *disbelief*

    I thought I will give an update on some recent stuff which I have been loving lately.  Not really full reviews, but a few quick points about each item. Some are old products, and some are recent additions.

    Collection2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer 01 FAIR

    I can see why this product is so highly raved in the UK beauty community.  Really deserves the hype!  I have been testing this under my eyes lately, and it is quite amazing (I mean to just brighten up the undereye area, since the shade isn't really a undereye corrector shade).

    • Brightening Effect
    • Lasting throughout the day
    • No creasing even though used under the eyes
    • Gives awesome coverage, thick but easy to blend out by dabbing over my skin

     

    Illamasqua Skinbase SHADE 04

    • A little goes a long way, flawless finish
    • Need to buff buff buff!
    • Smells nice, lasts the whole day
    • A little shiny though I can put up with it, and just blot my oily T zone.

     

    The following are items which I keep grabbing for when I do my makeup everyday.

    Loose Powder - CHANEL Ultra Fine Translucent Loose Powder

    This loose powder is different from my usual CHANEL translucent loose powder (which comes in different shades) it is like the HD version of a loose powder, ultra fine, much like the MUFE HD powder.  I was just trying to rotate my loose powders, and decided to use it more often.

    Highlighter - Cle de Peau Vintage Palette III

    I like to dust this powder all over my face.  It smells awesome, and gives a faint nice glow.

    Lipglosses

    Chanel Extrait de Gloss in Genie and Glossimer 287 I think the name is Morning Aurora?  I layer them together, and the color is just a very natural slightly orangey pinky shade.  It is creamy but not sticky.

    Revlon Lipbutter Creamsicle

    Great pale shade which is still wearable.

    Cheeks

    Soap & Glory blush, Dior awakening blush

    Perfume

    Jo Malone Nutmeg & Ginger - Clean, not too spicy,

    Nail Polish

    SpaRitual Nail Polish remover, lint free cotton pads

    Nails Inc topcoat and basecoat

    Makeup Remover: I purchased 2 bottles of the Hada Labo Hydrating Makeup Remover at Watsons when they had a promo, heard great reviews about it.  I think it is great for removing my daily makeup of Foundation, Blush, and any little eyeshadow etc.  If I have full face makeup, I would still reach for my Shu Uemura or Fancl oil cleansers.

    What have you been loving?  Leave your top picks in the comments below!

     

    Thanks for looking.   :)