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Testing Affordable Foundation Applicators

I always use a makeup sponge to apply my foundation but I recently started watching a bunch of reviews of silicon applicators (and how bad they are) and got a bit inspired. I decided to try out a couple of different methods for applying my foundation which don't cost a fortune... in fact they barely cost… Continue reading Testing Affordable Foundation Applicators

beauty, Hair, Product Reviews

L’Oreal Colorista Spray Review

I recently tried L'Oreal's new temporary hair colouring spray in the shade turquoise - it's supposed to be a 1-day hair colour that washes out which also shows up on dark hair. I was so excited to try this although it didn't quite live up to expectations... The Good Stuff The colour itself was more… Continue reading L’Oreal Colorista Spray Review

Testing 6 Lip Colours L'Oreal Magnetic Coral - Rachel Oates - Affordably Fashionable
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Testing 6 Lip Colours with 1 Makeup Look

One of the things I always struggle with when it comes to makeup is figuring out which lip colour I need... I'm getting better with things like my eye makeup, my face and figuring out what colours work for my skin tone and the clothes I'm wearing. But then it comes to the lips and… Continue reading Testing 6 Lip Colours with 1 Makeup Look

ASDA Day Cream - Affordably Fashionable - Rachel Oates
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The Skin System Radiance Day Cream | REVIEW

Just last week I spotted The Skin System Range in Asda - it's a super-affordable range designed specifically for the supermarket - basically own-brand skincare at crazy prices. The Day and Night creams were just £2 each which sounds little too good to be true. So I decided to grab the Day Cream and test… Continue reading The Skin System Radiance Day Cream | REVIEW

Benefit They're Real Mascara - Afforably Fashionable - Rachel Oates
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Benefit They’re Real Mascara Review

Today I decided to test out a new mascara. As you'll hear in the video below, I pretty much rely on a good mascara to make me look human. Without mascara my lashes are short and flat and practically non-existent... Last week I got a little tester for a Benefit's They're Real mascara and thought… Continue reading Benefit They’re Real Mascara Review

beauty, My Makeup Looks

Face of the Day: A Warm Smokey Eye

For today's makeup I set out to do a smokey eye and then realised that I really, really overdo them. Smokey eyes are my go-to look and I wanted to try something a little different, so decided to add a splash of colour into the mix. I ended up going for a gold to orange… Continue reading Face of the Day: A Warm Smokey Eye

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Facial Skin Care Basics

I've always been a big believer that the key to gorgeous makeup is having healthy, clean skin as a foundation. I'm lucky that I've never had issues with acne, although I do still get the occasional spot. I do, however, have issues with dry skin, blackheads and horrible wrinkles around my eyes (thanks to some terrible… Continue reading Facial Skin Care Basics

affordably fashionable by rachel oates loreal color riche eye shadow gold
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Beauty Favourites Under £10

I'm a big believer that, while you often get what you pay for, you can just as often get great quality at a really affordable price. Especially when it comes to makeup and beauty products. For your every day products, or when you're just starting out and still getting to grips with how to use… Continue reading Beauty Favourites Under £10