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Rachel Pugh

Love Island's Shaughna baffles fans as she looks 'unrecognisable' on Instagram

After her shock Love Island departure, Shaughna Phillips has returned to the UK, and it's safe to say she's got her head held high.

She didn't have an easy time of it in the villa, but Shaughna dealt with everything with an incredible amount of grace and dignity, and did herself absolutely proud.

And now the 25-year-old has taken to social media to thank fans for their support.

Posting a glam selfie on Instagram, Shaughna wrote a heartfelt message to fans. She said: "I have been so scared to do my first post, but mainly because I have been so completely overwhelmed by all the amazing love and support I have received both in the villa, and since I’ve been back.

"Can I first just say thank you from the very bottom of my heart to everyone who has spent their time watching my journey, and reaching out with support, it means more than you’ll ever know!

"It is a very surreal world I am living in right now, I am just your average every day girl who was lucky enough to be offered the opportunity of a lifetime, and I will forever be grateful.

"If I have learnt anything from my time in the villa, and from the reception I’ve received since leaving, it is that being yourself will always be enough.

"I can’t wait to start the next chapter of my journey with you all, and once again, thank you all so much. I love you!"

But while her message touched many, others were left confused by how 'unrecognisable' Shaughna looked in the picture.

Er, guys, you do know that's what make-up does, right?

"This looks nothing like you?" questioned one fan.

Another said: "You don’t look the same doe."

Others, however, rushed to compliment the Love Island star.

"Absolutely stunning. You are an absolute credit to yourself," gushed one fan.

Holly Hagan said: "OMG STUNNING."

Jake Quickenden wrote: "Keep being you, it’s tough in the industry, keep being real."

Either way, I'm sure we can all agree that not a moment has passed where Shaughna's not looked incredible - whether that be in a glam Instagram selfie or rocking her famous spot cream before bed. I guess that's the power of being a natural beauty with a heart of gold.

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