My Very First FOTD

Okay, for those of you who started reading my blog a year ago, you know that I’ve never done FOTDs (Face Of The Day) shots before. It’s because
1. I’m pretty rubbish at makeup and prefer to stick to talking about skincare products,
2. I don’t have impressive makeup to begin with, and
3. Even though in real life I love to camwhore (I keep that fact to myself :P), I’m embarrassed to show you what I look like in real life, because then you’ll see the bags under my eyes which I’m not proud of, and the fine lines under ’em. In fact, before today, all you’ve seen are that tiny photo of me in my About Me page, and at the most, half of my face when I showed you some of the blush I used.

So after much deliberation, I’ve decided to break that pattern, and do a short, very simply FOTD picture for you (okay, it was mainly because I was bored :P). Now first of all, I don’t fancy makeup well, so don’t be expecting beautiful shots like you see on Temptalia (who does excellent FOTD shots, by the way).

My style of makeup is always understated, never too bold, even though I love experimenting with bright colours. Many a time you probably would not be able to see the actual colours of the eyeshadow unless I close my eyes. That’s another reason why I’ve never done FOTDs. I’m boring :p

Now I’ve mentioned before somewhere that I used to wear blue eyeshadow and have regretted using it because they look like blue crayon on my lids. Despite that faux pas, I still love blue eyeshadow, but have learned to tone it way down. I’ve used Prestige eyeshadows for this look, and I love ’em (a review on ’em coming up soon!) to bits.

Without further ado, my mug. Tadah!

FOTD_1 21 October 2008

Without flash

FOTD_2 21 October 2008

FOTD Tools 21 October 2008

Face:
Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream in No. 21
Makeup Forever Super Matte Loose Powder in No. 14

Eyes:
Bourjois D’un Coup de Pinceau Light-Reflecting Concealer in Eclat Beige Clair – 44 (only under the eyes)
Indelible Gel Eyeliner in Chocolate Mousse
NYC Automatic Eye Pencil in Bold Brown
Urban Decay Primer Potion (not pictured)
The Face Shop single eyeshadow in white (WH001) – used as base
CoverGirl VolumeExact mascara
Prestige single eyeshadows in Indigo (dark blue), Big Sky (light shimmery blue), Spearmint (light green), Glisten (even lighter shimmery light green)

Eyebrows:
Smashbox Brow ech Trio in Brunette/Taupe (I used the darkest shade on my brows)

Cheeks:
Everyday Minerals blush in Salon Fun

Lips:
Benefit The Gloss in Rave Reviews

FOTD_3 21 October 2008

With flash

When the eyes are opened, you can hardly tell that I have blue/green eyeshadow on, no?

So there ya go, my very first FOTD. Who knows, I might even venture into doing videos someday! πŸ˜›

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21 comments… add one
  1. Connie

    My heart stopped for a second there when I saw this post title on my my blogroll! I even rechecked the blog name to make sure I was reading it right. Congratulations, Tine!! You look lovely, by the way, and that subtle blue is great for daytime. Indelible gel eyeliner in chocolate mousse is one of my favorite liners to use.

  2. dawn.

    Aww… pretty!~
    May I ask what brush you use to line with your indelible?
    LOL. I got the same colour as you as well ^^

  3. Askmewhats

    Girl! You should do more FOTDs!!! You look so pretty! So why hide the pretty face?? I love your FOTD and you looked so fresh!!!! I love it!I can really see the sparkle in your last photo..could be flash, but I don’t care..you look pretty!

  4. ParisB

    What d’ya know? I’m wearing Indigo today with Glisten! :O Serendipity? πŸ™‚ You look gorgeous girl! I’m never that brave

  5. Janet

    you are so prettyyyyy. u should really do more FOTD. its a compliment my dear πŸ™‚

    by the way, i noticed you are using another brand of BB cream. can u please give a review on the BB cream you’re using? cos am planning to get one.but dont know which brand to get. please help. i have super oily acne prone skin. and i need BB cream to hide my ugly acne marks/scars

  6. 心。葡

    Darling Tine, you look great!

    I share the same pain like you, e/s colour cannot be seen when my eyes are opened. and the fact my eyes are small, and hidden/mono eyelid πŸ™

    I want to buy more MAD gel liners, pretty colours and quite cheap. i missed out choc mousse and black cherry πŸ™ but no sprees… >_<

  7. Indulgent Diva

    Pretty, pretty face. Nice post! Nice and fresh FOTD! I love it! πŸ™‚

  8. sesame

    Oh Tine, you’re so pretty! I had a feel that you have lovely features from the sneak views you’ve given in the past. You have bright sparkling eyes and lovely lips! And your complexion is good girl!

    More More!

  9. beetrice

    awww…bring it on, babe! everything i wanted to say has been echoed by the lovely ladies above, so carry on! πŸ˜€

  10. prettybeautiful

    u look great tine! and….me also having your point 1 & 2 myself. lol. except the fact that i dont like to camwhore, i rarely have pics of myself. lol

  11. J

    You look so fresh and lovely Tine! πŸ™‚ You’re too humble… you should definitely post more FOTDs and show off that pretty face of yours! hehe!! πŸ˜€ Same here, my eyeshadows can hardly be seen unless i close my eyes!

    How do you find the Benefit lipgloss? I’ve been wanting to try some out! πŸ˜€

  12. Jessie

    Tine, love at 1st sight πŸ™‚ please tell hubby I will whisk u away some day haha

    don’t worry, I usually do subtle eye makeup too. And not even as bold a colour as blue

  13. pinkyping

    wow.. you do look really good! and yay to your FOTD! haha

  14. Leon

    Hey Tine, I love ur eye make-up, it looks awesome:)

  15. Trisha

    Aww, super pretty and delicate. Lovely!

  16. The Faux Fashionista

    Hel-lo gorgeous! You really should do more FOTDs πŸ™‚ I have the same problem with my nowyouseeitnowyoudon’t double eyelids – my eyeshadow disappears when I open my eyes T_T

  17. kahani

    Wow Tine, you’re lovely. What’s taken you so long? =P

  18. Syen

    *thwacks Tine on the head*

    Tine! It took you sooo long to show your pretty face? Tsk Tsk.. =P

    You look lovely dear. Looking fwd to more FOTDs from you from now on. No buts.

    *tee hee hee*

  19. the Constantly Dramatic One

    Awwwww, you are too cute! =D

  20. Smiley

    U don’t look as bad as u sounds, u r pretty good-looking tho ! aww…all beauty bloggers have been doing a great job in blogging and makes me wana blog on beauty stuff too!! I enjoy reading them & i’ll be brave to venture than to just read when time comes !!

  21. Mag

    You are pretty and that mole sexy. πŸ˜‰ You have a great smile!

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