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August 25, 2022

Miss England Finalist Competes Makeup-Free Making Her the First in Pageant’s History

There's an assumption that beauty pageant contestants must wear a full face of makeup in order to compete. And while that’s certainly still the norm, one woman is embracing her natural looks and having great success doing it. Melisa Raouf, a 20-year-old politics student from London, is a Miss England finalist and the first person to compete makeup-free in the competition’s 94-year history.

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January 21, 2019

Artist Uses Makeup to Transform His Face into Incredible 3D Optical Illusions

From 3D drawings that seem to jump off the page to mind-boggling hyperrealistic art, we’ve seen many skilled artists transform 2D surfaces into 3D illusions. However, professional makeup artist Luca Luce takes playing with perspective to a whole new level by using his own face as his canvas. The Italian artist showcases the astonishing power of makeup, creating mind-blowing looks that are equally creepy as they are captivating.

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June 19, 2018

Makeup Artist Transforms Her Face Into Mind-Bending Optical Illusions

Last year, we introduced you to Vancouver-based Mimi Choi, an incredibly talented makeup artist who uses her own face as a canvas to create jaw-dropping optical illusions. Since then, Choi’s portfolio of facial transformations has continued to grow, with each new look showcasing her expert artistry and limitless imagination. From crazy contortions to trippy textures, Choi’s trompe-l'œil looks are sure to make you do a double-take.

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