It’s like the pages of a comic book have come to life.

Talented make up artists have transformed their faces using make up to create the illusion of comic book characters.

The pop art inspired designs see women draw over-exaggerated lips, tears and freckles on their skin to turn themselves in to iconic characters such at Marilyn Monroe and comic book girls.

The end result gives a two-dimensional look that is sure to have people doing a double-take.
Here are some examples:

The trend comes before Halloween, giving an alternative to scary looks.

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