Makeup is by no means necessary for beauty.
Having said that, some people have absolutely mastered the art of applying makeup. Whether to enhance someone’s strengths or give them to confidence to come out of their shell, those who have lipstick legends show us just what a brushstroke or two can achieve.
Have a look at these 48 before and after makeup collage photos that reveal the power of makeup!
Sometimes a couple of imperfections on our face can make us look sad or angry. In this case, the carefully done makeup and the hair color have made all the difference!
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Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
Source: Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
Isn’t it incredible how makeup can make you look years younger instantly? It always surprises us!
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Instagram: @khat.mua
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This sweet lady looks happy anyway, but she also looks significantly younger after she had her makeup done!
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Instagram: @tamara_makeup
Source: Instagram: @tamara_makeup
Makeup turned this lady into a completely different person! Unbelievable!
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Instagram: @khat.mua
Source: Instagram: @khat.mua
Wow! The woman on the left is clearly twenty years older than the one on the right, wouldn’t you think?
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Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
Source: Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
We’d bet the woman on the left is in her late 40s while the one on the right is in her mid-30s. What? It’s the same person?
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Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
Source: Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
What a beautiful smile! See what some make up and a hairdresser can do to your mood?
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Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
Source: Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
This sweet lady didn’t need botox to make her look younger. Look at how much fresher she looks!
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Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
Source: Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
This transformation, too, will make you wonder if it is possible to look so much younger using makeup only, but it seems it is!
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Instagram: anar_agakishiev
Source: Instagram: anar_agakishiev
This lady looks like she could be a Hollywood star! And the make up definitely plays a part in that assumption!
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Instagram: @elena_sanko_make_up
Source: Instagram: @elena_sanko_make_up
Who said you need to be blonde to be impressive? This young woman looks far better in a more natural hair color that matches her skin tone perfectly!
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Instagram: anar_agakishiev
Source: Instagram: anar_agakishiev
This lady looks almost wrinkle-free after they did her makeup! Incredible transformation for sure!
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Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
Source: Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
This lady doesn’t look too tired or old, but makeup sure takes five years off of her! That’s never a bad thing!
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Instagram: @tamara_makeup
Source: Instagram: @tamara_makeup
Who needs a lash lift when there are false eyelashes out there? And, in this case, they make all the difference!
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Instagram: @roxannesbeauties
Source: Instagram: @roxannesbeauties
This is what happens when a makeup artist sees the potential in you. It only takes a few magic touches with their brushes to bring out the best “you”.
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Instagram: @danijabeauty
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When you attend a formal occasion, you want to be the best version of you. Now, if that means you’ll look ten years younger, well, that’s a bonus!
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Instagram: @mari.walsh
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Don’t forget to fill in your eyebrows, ladies, they are the frame of your face. Also, consider using eyeliner instead of a smoky-eye look.
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Instagram: @select_hair_and_beauty
Source: Instagram: @select_hair_and_beauty
When your daughter is getting married, you want to look your absolute best. And this lady’s makeup was a hit!
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Instagram: @katiswegelmua
Source: Instagram: @katiswegelmua
This is the kind of miracles highlighting does! This woman has beautiful eyes and the makeup artist found the best way to highlight her natural beauty!
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Instagram: @thorneartistry
Source: Instagram: @thorneartistry
When you have a classy face, you only need some finishing touches to make it perfect. This beautiful lady has successfully gotten rid of about ten years thanks to this makeup!
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Instagram: @thetrendeemakeup
Source: Instagram: @thetrendeemakeup
When the makeup artist knows what she’s doing, this is the kind of results you get.
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Instagram: @thetrendeemakeup
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Who needs lip fillers when you have overlining? This lady looks super happy with her new look!
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Instagram: @thetrendeemakeup
Source: Instagram: @thetrendeemakeup
A trap when it comes to makeup is that it can make you look like a different person. In this case, the makeup artist managed to bring out the lady’s inner beauty without changing a thing on her.
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Instagram: @thetrendeemakeup
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It only takes the right foundation to sweep away any imperfections and boost the woman’s confidence.
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Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
Source: Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
It’s not only older women who often need a makeover but also younger ones who look really tired. Like the girl in the picture, who looks so glamorous after she had her makeup done!
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Instagram: @elena_sanko_make_up
Source: Instagram: @elena_sanko_make_up
Look how different this woman looks just by putting makeup on! The eyes, the lips, everyhting looks flawless.
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Instagram: @khat.mua
Source: Instagram: @khat.mua
In this case, the hairdo plays a significant part, too! Great job!
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Instagram: @khat.mua
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Ladies, don’t forget to put your lipstick on! It can make the world of a difference!
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Instagram: @khat.mua
Source: Instagram: @khat.mua
29. The Sun Is Our Friend- Or Not?
If too much sunbathing has taken a toll on your skin, then some makeup will do the trick and you’ll look about ten years younger!
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Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
Source: Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
This woman’s skin looks like porcelain after makeup; not tired or sad anymore- she’s gorgeous!
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Instagram: @khat.mua
Source: Instagram: @khat.mua
The makeup, combined with the nice hairdo and the pastel color of the dress, make the woman look so elegant! We love it!
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Instagram: @khat.mua
Source: Instagram: @khat.mua
Look at how this woman’s eyes were highlighted by the use of lashes and eyeliner! It’s hard to believe it’s the same person!
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Instagram: @khat.mua
Source: Instagram: @khat.mua
How young does this woman look after the makeover! Seriously though, no need for plastic sugrery ladies!
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Instagram: @khat.mua
Source: Instagram: @khat.mua
We still haven’t decided what makes all these women so different after using makeup- is it the lipstick, lashes, foundation, hairdo? Still incredible!
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Instagram: @khat.mua
Source: Instagram: @khat.mua
This lady said goodbye to tired eyes and welcomed her new, lifted face, without even needing to visit a doctor!
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Instagram: @khat.mua
Source: Instagram: @khat.mua
We still cannot believe the two women in the pictures are the same person! We’d bet the woman on the left is at least a decade older!
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Instagram: @khat.mua
Source: Instagram: @khat.mua
37. Forget About Injections
Who needs injections and plastic surgeons when makeup can do magic like this? Amazing transformation, right?
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Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
Source: Instagram: @anar_agakishiev
This sweet young lady is glowing in her enhanced self! We just love it!
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Instagram: @thorneartistry
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Although this woman is young, her skin looks like it’s suffering, but makeup gave her back the fresh look she deserves!