Makeup artist reveals before and after her clients and succeeds in networking

How many times have you seen a picture in a magazine or even on the internet and thought, "How incredibly beautiful this person is"? Inevitably, sometimes other thoughts accompany this initial "admiration." You might think you don't have such amazing skin or such striking eyes.

That's why makeup artist Melissa Murphy wants to show you that we can all have that magazine cover look. On her Instagram, the artist shows the before and after of her clients - which change considerably with a little bit of dust, eye shadow and mascara. Check out:

Fierce, Brave & beautiful ?????? #myprocess I start with eye makeup to keep skin fresh. Then apply primer & foundation. I highlight & countour. Then brows & details. Hair is typically last unless I have to prep it in advance for a bigger look. Long wearing, natural looking, holds up in extreme heat, has been tested underwater. Great for stage, red carpet, weddings, or grocery shopping ??? #Hair #Makeup #beforeandafter #myprocess #photos by #Xmelissamakeupx #nofilter #nophotoshop #straightupmakeup #honestresults ?? Primer: @stilacosmetics #onestep Foundation: @makeupforeverofficial with @veilcosmetics sunset veil mixing medium Concealer: @makeupforeverofficial I set under eye with @lauramercier #secretbrighteningpowder Face is set with @makeupforeverofficial Supermatte powder # 12 . Shadows are @maccosmetics #naked pigment & @inglot_usa soft brown eyeshadow. Lips are @makeupforeverofficial Aqua lip # 3C & @nyxcosmetics nude gloss. To book an appt email me at ??

A photo published by Melissa Murphy (@xmelissamakeupx) on Mar 10, 2016 at 4:03 PST

New Work ?? Last transition I did two pony tails in the back and cinched the hair as I went down to create a fantasy pony tail. (Wish I had pic of the back) and turned the front into a victory roll. What people may find hard to believe is that this makeup is NOT thick or heavy. It looks really great in photos but also in person. The transformation comes with the highlight and contour techniques I do. The makeup is actually very thin to the skin in person. Which of the 3 looks I created is your favorite? Makeup details listed under 1st look #hair #makeup #beforeandafter #photos by #Xmelissamakeupx #nofilter #nophotoshop? These looks were created for a fetish themed photoshoot. Not meant to be for everyday ... Unless you got it like that ?????

A photo published by Melissa Murphy (@xmelissamakeupx) on Mar 1, 2016 at 6:14 PST

Model: #Brittany @thekelly_twins on set for @hollyrandall #Playboy ?? Primer: @veilcosmetics Foundation: @narsissist #sheerglow Contour / highlight: @blackup Setting powder: @bennyemakeup #banana & @blackopalbeauty for touch ups. Under eye set with @lauramercier #secretbrighteningpowder # 2 ?? Brows: @anastasiabeverlyhills #browwiz & brow gel ?? EyeShadows: mix of @urbandecaycosmetics & @inglot_usa ???? Lips: @maccosmetics #nightmoth liner with a mauve lipstick from MAC. ?? Lashes: @ardell_lashes #doubleup #hair #makeup #beforeandafter #photos by #Xmelissamakeupx #nofilter #nophotoshop #straightupmakeup #twins #twinning

A photo published by Melissa Murphy (@xmelissamakeupx) on Feb 12, 2016 at 6:46 PST

#mensstyling #makeup #beforeandafter by #xmelissamakeupx #nofilter #nophotoshop #naturallight #straightupmakeup On camera even men wear makeup ????

A photo published by Melissa Murphy (@xmelissamakeupx) on Feb 18, 2015 at 6:54 PST

Actress, singer, song writer- The Amazing ???? #AmandaMcBroom #hair #makeup #beforeandafter #photos by #xmelissamakeupx #nofilter #naturallight

A photo published by Melissa Murphy (@xmelissamakeupx) on Oct 4, 2014 at 4:44 pm PDT

She came all the way from Australia to meet me ?? Stunning @rubygallery #rubygallery #hair #makeup #beforeandafter #photos by #xmelissamakeupx #nofilter #naturallight Such a pleasure to meet you Ruby !!! and spend time with you yesterday :) YOU inspired me! and made me love what I do that much more ?? I am so grateful to be able to do what I love for a living. The fact that what I do helps or inspires anyone .... So unbelievably blessed ?? what an amazing feeling ... Thank you ??

A photo published by Melissa Murphy (@xmelissamakeupx) on Jun 19, 2014 at 9:07 PDT

#hair #makeup #beforeandafter #photos by #xmelissamakeupx #nofilter

A photo published by Melissa Murphy (@xmelissamakeupx) on Oct 13, 2013 at 8:52 pm PDT

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