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Makeup Transformations That Totally Trump Your Halloween Costume

See how these amazing artists use makeup to turn themselves into celebrities and pop culture icons
by Katie McCarthy
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Khal Drogo From "Game of Thrones"

Khal Drogo From 'Game of Thrones'
What's a fantasy-TV-loving makeup artist to do? Re-create "Game of Thrones" characters, obvi. The contouring and highlighting MUA Katherine Murphy did to mimic Khal Drago? Amaze.

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Jon Snow From "Game of Thrones"

Jon Snow From 'Game of Thrones'
Even without the wig and fur coat, Murphy looks a hell of a lot like Kit Harington's alter ego. The only thing missing: the pet direwolf.

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Cersei Lannister From "Game of Thrones"

Cersei Lannister From 'Game of Thrones'
It's almost creepy how well Murphy knocks off Cersei's intense gaze.

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Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa
Promise Phan doesn't just mimic famous actresses: Her painterly re-creation of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is mind-blowing.

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Rambo

Rambo
Pittalis' transformation into Sylvester Stallone's eponymous character in "Rambo" is utterly believable.

Talk about a makeover! These internet makeup stars pull off believable celebrity-inspired makeup transformations with amazing skill. Here are six of our favorite makeup artists -- Michelle Phan, Promise Phan, Carly Paige, Kandee Johnson, Lucia Pittalis and Anastasiya Shpagina -- and their best makeup transformations.
BY KATIE MCCARTHY | OCT 29, 2015 | SHARES
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