20 Before/After Photos That Prove Just How Much Make-Up Can Change Your Appearance

‘The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.’ Yves Saint Laurent

It’s not exactly a big secret, makeup really can change the way a person looks. Here is a selection of images that show just how much a woman’s appearance can change before and after they have had their make-up done. Some of these women really are unrecognisable… And yet, they are all nevertheless incredibly beautiful due to their natural beauty and charm.

As well as seeing the photos of these young women, we also explain a bit more about the origin of make-up, lipstick to be more precise. Yes, that stick that is commonly used to paint our lips was first used in Ancient Egypt and Guerlain, a huge make-up brand released their very first lipstick made of candle wax!

To find out more, check out our gallery below! And don’t forget ladies, it’s not make-up that makes you beautiful because you’re beautiful as you are.

As Coco Chanel once famously said, ‘If you’re sad, add more lipstick and attack.’