One of the most powerful tools in art and self-expression today is makeup. In the right hands and with the right tools, makeup can perfectly cover scars and blemishes, magically add marks that didn’t exist before, and completely change a person’s appearance.

As Carine Roitfeld once said, “makeup can help you capture a moment.” And it’s always worth capturing moments of artistic metamorphosis.

W have compiled a list of some of the most sensational makeup transformations to ever hit the internet. We hope to inspire the artist in you to put on makeup and express yourself to the best of your ability.

They call it contouring. We call this sorcery.

8 People Who Got a New Face After Makeup

“Ma’am, there is no way we can handle the ferocity that is serving us right now.”

8 People Who Got a New Face After Makeup

This is the post-pubertal transformation we all aspire to achieve.

8 People Who Got a New Face After Makeup

When you have a babyface, but you don’t want to be identified:

8 People Who Got a New Face After Makeup

Eye makeup on fleek!

8 People Who Got a New Face After Makeup

We all want to be this lady when we grow up.

8 People Who Got a New Face After Makeup

A K-pop star today, a Kardashian tomorrow!

8 People Who Got a New Face After Makeup

Have you ever felt like you were not born in the right decade?

8 People Who Got a New Face After Makeup

What do you think of these phenomenal makeup transformations? Did we inspire you to choose your blending brush and eyeshadow palette? Share your opinion with us in the comments!

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