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31 Thrilling Transformations Realized with the Power of Makeup

When it comes to Halloween, there are two types of people: those who plan out their costume weeks in advance and those who prefer to wait until the last minute. Either way, exploring the world of makeup transformations can serve as inspiration. As you begin to plan for this Halloween, you should take a moment to discover the men and women who've foregone costumes and, instead, taken the time to hone their skills in the illusive art of makeup application. These creatives use their face as a canvas, their makeup applicators as paintbrushes, and their cosmetics as paint. What results is a masterpiece that will leave you spellbound. To see exactly what we're talking about, take a look at the enchanting makeup transformations we've compiled to get you thrilled for All Hallows' Eve. Keep in mind, these aren't digitally Photoshopped images; they're just the impressive work of truly talented makeup artists.

Source: Kandee Johnson

Source: Hikaru Cho

Source: Argenis Pinal

Source: Maria Malone-Guerbaa

Source: Alexander Khoklov

Source: Promise Tamang

Source: Maria Malone-Guerbaa

Source: Hikaru Cho

Source: Lucia Pittalis

Source: Kandee Johnson

Source: Promise Tamang

Source: Promise Tamang

Source: Lucia Pittalis

Source: Carly Paige Makeup

Source: Christopher Agostino

Source: Carly Paige Makeup

Source: Irelly Elizabeth

Source: Maria Malone-Guerbaa

Source: Paolo Ballesteros

Source: Juan Pablo Echeverri

Source: Argenis Pinal

Source: Alexander Khokhlov

Source: Elsa Rhae

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