Ahh makeup and its transformative powers. You take your seat on the makeups chair looking like something the cat dragged in and with a few – or more than a few – deft strokes of their talented hands, your makeup artist whips you up into a goddess-like dream. And for that we, as the entire female gender, are eternally grateful. ‘Course they can also swing in the other direction and go full on Halloween and that’s equally cool. Either way, they create art on your face and body.

Second look for the 2015 winter campaign • dark smokey eyes • soft pinky lips 💗👌 thanks to @krissbeautysalons 💇 @abu_samra 📷 @salmaabudeif 👸 .... Wait for the rest 🎉🎉 #winter#mac#bydollyyanny#campaign#2015#makeup#mua#dubai#uae

A photo posted by Dolly Yanny (@makeupbydollyy) on Dec 30, 2014 at 9:13am PST

The amazing photographer @batoolaldaawi for @nina_bakry shoot, styling by the effin @farah_elsayed hair by @rafilotoma, models @shudbkushin and #daniaelsherif, #makeupbysohakhoury

A photo posted by @sohakhoury on Nov 18, 2014 at 3:09am PST

Omg stunning eyes I really can't be much happier to be part of this photo shoot #Repost from @adurasova with @repostapp --- Beautiful @jess_stam for @garage_magazine story #deepbreeding photo by #platon #fashiondirection #charlottestockdale @chaosfashiondotcom makeup by me, hair @ashleyjaviernyc assistants @xo_jha @kikiismailmakeup

A photo posted by Kiki (@kikiismailmakeup) on Sep 7, 2014 at 8:46am PDT

Throwback to my first #photoshoot with with beautiful model @taraemad couple of years ago for the #pinkpowderroom thanks to @skmakiya Black heart (cards) #makeup #fun #aishaghanem #amazingclients #aishaghanemakeupartist #beauty

A photo posted by Aisha Ghanem (@aishaghanem) on Dec 9, 2014 at 4:37am PST

Eye makeup could be very tricky but don't be afraid to go for a look that involves more eye liner if it suits your eye shape and pops out your eye color. Shoot for Farah Ayoub Accessories. Photography: Mr. Redfoo #makeup #wild #goth #chic #eyemakeup #eyeliner #smokeyeyes #black #color #makeupartist #makeupjunkie #makeupaddict #makeupfashion #fashion #accessories #shoot #photography #look

A photo posted by Maiaymanmakeupartist (@by_maiayman) on Mar 1, 2015 at 5:42am PST

Todays hair and make up for @okhtein and @yasmineofficiel shoot ! Shot by @photoboutiqueeg and model Farida el Sab3 . #makeup #makeupartist #hair #ponytail #sharp #nude #outdoors #instafashion #fashion #collaboration #okhtein #yasmine #bysoraya STAY TUNED!

A photo posted by Soraya (@bysorayashawky) on Feb 8, 2015 at 6:23am PST

no words can describe this beauty #makeup#makeupartist#mua#paris#london#lebanon#istanbul

A photo posted by MakeupByOmneya (@omneya_abdelmoneim) on Oct 25, 2014 at 3:12pm PDT

It's was a pleasure doing your Retro look @satisfashionbysn looking gorgeous with and without make up #lorealpariseg event @lorealpariseg #beauty #makeup #beforeandafter #fcmakeup #loreal #sallyrashidmakemeup #makeupartistsinegypt #retro

A photo posted by Sally Rashid (@sallyrashidmakemeup) on Mar 4, 2015 at 7:47am PST

A photo posted by Shadi Zeidan (@shadizeidan) on Feb 25, 2015 at 9:02am PST

Good night beauties #bridal #makeup #everafter #hippiebride #simple #beauty

A photo posted by emanarafa (@emanarafa) on Oct 13, 2014 at 3:59pm PDT

#Repost @nourankhalifaworld with @repostapp. ・・・ From our latest fashion shoot with @ladybirdmagazine Feb issue "Happily ever after you" Photographed& themed by: Nouran Khalifa Make up by our very own: @rehamkhalifa_makeupartist Starring: @hudaelmufti Location& hairstyling: @veevaame Designs: @ninedesigns #febissue #valentine #monthoflove #magazinecover #happilyeverafteryou #singleladies #empowerment

A photo posted by Rehamkhalifa (@rehamkhalifa_makeupartist) on Feb 7, 2015 at 1:46pm PST

#actress #reham_hagag#enigma#magazine#photographer @khaledfadda #stylist @maissaazab #hairdresser @rafilotoma #makeup #makeupartist #alaaeltonsy #fashion #stylist #beauty #dubai #mac #hautecouture #مصر #السعوديه #الكويت #الدوحه #الخليج #الامارات #دبي #ابوظبي #بيروت #لبنان #ليبيا #علاء_التونسي #البحرين

A photo posted by Make Up Artist- Cairo Egypt. (@makeup_alaaeltonsy) on Jan 17, 2015 at 12:55am PST

Special mention to @rashad_mahmoud who could not be included on the list since he has a private Instagram account!