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28 Before And Afters That Show The Transformative Power Of Makeup

#nofilter. Just really, really good makeup.

Makeup artist Melissa Murphy — who has worked with models, actors, actresses, adult film stars, and just about everyone else you can think of — shows just how powerful makeup can be with her before-and-after Instagram photos.

1. Chanel Elle

Melissa Murphy / Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

2. Celeste Star

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

3. Aubrey Star

Melissa Murphy / Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

4. August Ames

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

5. Tori Black

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

6. Jasmine Wolff

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

7. Ellena Woods

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

8. Vada

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

9. Cassandra Nix

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

10. Tiffany Tyler

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

11. Ruby Gallery

Melissa Murphy / Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

12. Brittany Amber

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

13. Michele Iny

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

14. Jana Rochelle

Melissa Murphy / Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

15. Ryk Maverick

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

16. Bree Olson

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

17. Jynx Maze

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

18. Sophie Dee

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

19. Crista Moore

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

20. Jessica

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

21. Laela Pryce

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

22. Diamond Kitty

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

23. Cassie Laine

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

24. Sara Luvv

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

25. Cameron Canada

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

26. Danielle Delaunay

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

27. Adam Bedi

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

28. And of course, Melissa Murphy herself:

Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx
Melissa Murphy / Via Instagram: @xmelissamakeupx

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