The Beauty Blog Awards 2016

The Beauty Blogs Awards 2016 

Hello lovelies!

The Beauty Blog Awards 2016 is a fabulous gala night to celebrate Ireland's top blogging and vlogging talent held on May 26th in Lillies Bordello. 

I was reading this years long list of nominees last week and came across my name in not one but three categories!  Well I nearly died! 

I am delighted to be nominated in: 

Best Makeup Artist 

Best Beauty Blog 

Best Social Media 

Read the full list here: 

http://www.beautyblogawards.com/#!nominees/qebdz

The final shortlist will be announced on 16th May.  I am over the moon to get this far and to be listed with some of Ireland's biggest names. 

All proceeds on the night will be donated to Breast Cancer Ireland.

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Enhance Your Beauty with Oriflame

Hello lovelies, I hope April finds you all well! 

The lovely Sally from ‘Enhance Your Beauty with Oriflame’ sent me some of the Oriflame range to try. I had heard of the skincare and cosmetics company, but I had yet to try them for myself. The products all seem to be very reasonably priced and will suit most budgets.  Great for your day to day beauty routine and will not break the bank! Firstly, I did a bit of research about the company. Oriflame was Founded in 1967 by two brothers and their friend, Oriflame is now an international beauty company selling direct in more than 60 countries worldwide.  With a  wide portfolio of Swedish, natural, innovative beauty products that are marketed through a sales force of approximately 3.6 million independent consultants, who together create annual sales exceeding some €1.5 billion. With more than 40 years’ experience, over 100 scientists and state of the art R&D facilities, Oriflame are constantly searching for better solutions and technologies in order to create more progressive, innovative products that are consistently on-trend and meet consumer’s needs.  An Oriflame product’s life begins at their Skin Research Institute, where sophisticated science is used to create unique and sometimes-patented technologies that gives them the leading edge on competitors. These new technologies are then passed on to the scientists in our Product Development Centre in Dublin, Ireland, whose role it is to create a cosmetic formula that fits within an existing Oriflame brand or has the potential to begin a new one.
 So I put some of their products to the test! 

The One Matt Velvet Foundation

 This foundation is perfect for day to day use, with an SPF 20, it is perfect for protecting your skin from the daily elements.  I would avoid using for night time events if you were going to have photos taken, as SPF causes ‘Flashback’ this is where your face looks white in photos! A lovely lightweight liquid with a medium coverage, it gives a dewy smooth matte like finish and with Anti-Shine Technology can control shine. This is ideal for combination/oily skin types.   5 shades available ranging right from porcelain to warm beige. RRP €15 

The ONE Volume Blast Mascara Smokey

 A high impact volume mascara with deep a smokey richness. A boost Wax System plumps your lashes, the wand has smaller bristles this helps to amplify the volume of your lashes and will help to stop clumping of the product on your lashes The carbon black formula adds depth to your lashes to give a lovely dark intensity. Also a nice day to day mascara, this one is not waterproof so if you are after that protection take a look at the ‘The ONE 5-in-1 Wonder Lash Waterproof Mascara’. Available in one colour black.
RRP €11
 

The ONE 5-in-1 Colour Stylist Lipstick Intense Collection

 This collection of bold intense colour lipsticks will keep you bang on trend, by experimenting with these latest vibrant shades. Rich and nourishing lipsticks giving a semi-matte finishes and long lasting colour. Team up with a lip liner from the vast range and you are set for the night! Available in 10 intense vibrant colours.
RRP €11
 

 The ONE Colour Match Eye Shadow Duo

  

A silky textured, pigmented eye shadow duo with double-ended applicator. Gives a buildable coverage for a sheer or more dramatic look. I would use these shimmery shades on the lid or used wet, these shadows also double as eyeliners. Can be used to highlight the brow bone or inner corner of the eyes.

Available in 8 different complimentary duo shades.

RRP €15

For more information on the whole range and if you would like to become an Oriflame distributor contact Sally from Enhance Your Beauty with Oriflame.

https://www.facebook.com/enhanceyourbeautywithoriflame/?fref=ts

Wedding Makeup & Skincare Q&A for HagParty.ie

Good morning lovelies! I am a beauty contributor for HagParty.ie and all the lovely readers sent me in their makeup, skincare & Beauty dilemmas! 

Below are my answers, I hope they have helped & you are all set for your upcoming weddings! How exciting! 

http://hagparty.ie/our-blog/wedding-makeup/

If anyone has anymore questions they would like answered, please contact me on info@foreverfabulous.ie 

See you all soon, love Rachel xxx

www.foreverfabulous.ie

My TV interview!

 

             My recent TV appearance! 

I was delighted to be asked by Irish TV Sky Channel 191, to speak about Christmas party skincare & makeup on last Sunday's edition of Wicklow Matters.

Click the link below for the full feature! 

http://www.irishtv.ie/wicklow-matters-68

It has made my Christmas!

Wishing you all a healthy & happy holiday & I will see you all in 2016.

Thank you for all the support in 2015.

Love Rachel xxx 

Bridal Skincare

Bridal Skincare 

One of the biggest parts of your wedding is how you look and most importantly that you feel fabulous. You spend thousands on your dress, venue and photographer, and your makeup and skincare should be a vital part of the planning process as well, you will look back at these photographs and how you looked for years to come! Flawless makeup is not achieved by your makeup artist in one session unless your skin is being looked after. I suggest to all my brides that they start their skincare regime at least six months before their Big Day (although I would suggest you ALWAYS stick to a good skincare routine!). Here are some skincare tips and advice…

Cleanse, tone and moisturise EVERY morning and evening, use a night cream as your nightly moisturiser, exfoliate your face and neck twice a week (leave the product in the shower and you will not forget), exfoliate your whole body at least once a week (again leave it in the shower so no excuses). After every shower moisturise your whole face and body as hot water strips moisture from your skin and causes dryness. Use a face mask once a week and make sure you are using products that suit your skin type. If you’re unsure of what products to use, visit your local beauty salon or skincare professional who can advise you on the products and ingredients you should be using for your skin type. Some of my favourite products are listed below – you don’t have to buy the most expensive brands to see results but your products should be natural and free of any harmful ingredients including parabens.

Cleanser: Garnier Skin Naturals Micellar Cleansing Water, Natural Cleansing range from Biofresh Skincare

Toner: Rose Water

Moisturiser – Day: Probiotic Day Therapy Collagen Expert Cream from Biofresh Skincare, Guinot Crème Hydra Beaute (Long Lasting Moisturising Cream), Charlotte’s Magic Cream by Charlotte Tilbury

Moisturiser – Night: Lacura Q10 Anti Wrinkle Night Cream from Aldi, No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Night Cream

Exfoliation – Face: Guinot Gommage Éclat Parfait, Boots Botanics Shine Away Face Scrub

Exfoliation – Body: Clinique Sparkle Skin Body Exfoliating Cream, Soap & Glory ORANGEASM Exfoliating Body Polish

Moisturiser – Body: Clinique Deep Comfort Butter, Super Nourishing Body Lotion Q10 from Biofresh Skincare

Face Mask: Guinot Masque Essentiel Nutrition (Instant Radiance Moisturising Mask), Multi Miracle Glow by Charlotte Tilbury, No7 Beautiful Skin Mask

Coconut Oil is a must have product for face, body, nails, hands and hair care!

Love Rachel xxx

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