The transformational power of Make-up

An amazing video has revealed the jaw-dropping power of make-up by proving just how much of a dramatic transformation carefully applied cosmetics can make.

Nikkie, a make-up artist from the Netherlands, runs a YouTube channel and website full of tutorials on how to apply make-up - but her latest video featured a little twist.

Because instead of applying a full face of make-up, Nikkie applied cosmetics to just one half of her face to demonstrate just how much it can change someone's appearance.

In the video, Nikkie slowly applies layers of cosmetic products, explaining which brands, colours and techniques she is using to create her ideal look.

At the end of the clip, Nikkie shows how one half of her face is now drastically different from the other - with dramatic bold eyes and sharp cheekbones contrasting with her natural bare-faced look.

But Nikkie is quick to point out that while makeup can dramatically change your appearance, it is not always bad thing.

Nikkie said: "I feel like lately makeup shaming has become a thing.”

"It's as if putting makeup on to have fun is a shame. Therefore, I thought it would be cool to show you power of makeup. A transformation, because makeup... is FUN!"

The clip has now clocked up a whopping 5.3 million views since it was uploaded in May.