These days, it would be nearly impossible to find a woman who doesn't own a single cosmetics item. Not that that's a bad thing, of course - it's just that wearing makeup (be it a little or a lot) has simply become the social norm in 2018.

But covering one's face in various lotions and potions is more than just a beauty regime. For some people, it's an art form. In fact, there are some individuals out there that are so good at contouring and blending that they appear to transform into an entirely different person once they're all done up.

Think that's an exaggeration? Just take a look at these 10 pictures and see for yourself what the power of makeup can do...

1. Her lips practically double in size

2. It's amazing what a pair of contacts and some lipstick can do

3. This is taking Elf Yourself to the next level

4. Is that... a tiny scalpel?

5. This can't be the same person

6. What an ap-peeling look

7. Surely this defies the laws of nature

8. Speechless

9. Not for the squeamish

10. Nobody nose what she really looks like

It just goes to show that looks can certainly be deceiving - especially when there's half a ton of makeup involved.

10 Women remove their makeup and stun the internet with their transformation