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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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    November 30, 2009

    Superdrugs Haul Part 1 (Sleek Palettes)

    Hi hi!

    Rather than a long and picture heavy entry, I have decided to put the Superdrugs haul into 2 or 3 parts, I will include the 'brand' of the featured products in the title, so you can click on whichever you like to read about!  The next thing I must learn in Photoshop is how to 'combine' pictures together.  Now that Sis is back, she can show me how!

    And I am so happy to get my trusty digital camera back, so I am really trigger happy with the pictures.

    If you want to see the other Superdrugs stuff she bought for me, click here for part 2 and part 3.

    I wrote in her list, to grab all the different Sleek Palettes she can find, and these are the 2 she found.  I know there is a new one, Graphite, with very cool silvery purple blue smokey colors but she can't find those.. but I think I have a couple coming my way.... so we shall see.  :)

    The Original palette, I like the combination of colors here, neutrals, smokeys, cool and warm tones.

    This is the Acid palette.  The matte flourescent colors are super interesting!  I can't wait to play with them.

    That's all, and I will do many looks with them, and update.

    Thanks for reading!

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    July 27, 2009

    One Item Haul From makeup merchant (UK)

    I am so excited about this.  I chanced upon one of my fave blogs to read, in case you don't know - hele's blog and holly's blog. Both young moms in the UK, with a passion for makeup too.  So, holly started a new blog recently, selling items which you can only get in UK.  And she only sells them maybe 1 pound more than retail price, and charges very fairly for shipping.  I ordered sometime midweek, and I got my item TODAY>  that's super fast!!!

    For her blog, which is called Makeup Merchant, click here. So if you want to try out Barry M, eyeko, Sleek palettes (yes, that same one which allthatglitters mentioned in her latest haul, which was given to her by lollipop26 - other pple follow drama serial, I follow YT pple --- but that's another story altogether, and not all good I may add.)

    Anyways.. Guess what I ordered:  I paid 6 pounds for this, and 3pounds for shipping total is about $22 SGD.. which is reasonable, and hey... it is cheaper than a MAC eyeshadow!  See reviews of this amazing product in the first two links I included at the start of the post.


    STORM palette  there are a few color range.. but this is like the IT color palette.

    I am still happy that I paid such a good price for this, and did not have to get rip off from ebay sellers.  Asked my cousin to get for me, but she couldn't find it at the superdrug she went to.

    And now to show you the colors: Mainly smokey to neutrals, and most are shimmery except for the 2 matte browns which are super for blending.

    I am not going to swatch it yet, but you can see swatches and all the endless looks created using this palette on Hele's blog.

    So, if you always wanted Barry M, Sleek palettes, and all those UK brands you can now try your luck at Makeup Merchant. She takes Paypal.  :)

    I have a US fashion haul on its way.... it is taking longer than this cute package, which honestly, took  less than a week to arrive from the time I ordered.

    Thanks for reading!