This 19-Year-Old Self Taught Make-Up Artist From Australia Takes Special Effects To The Next Level

From sliced up looks to crystal geodes, Katy takes make-up to places many of us haven't seen before.

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This 19-Year-Old Self Taught Make-Up Artist From Australia Takes Special Effects To The Next Level

Katy Tolj, a 19-year-old self-taught makeup artist from Melbourne, Australia, is taking Instagram by storm. Without altering any of her images, Katy simply uses her creative flair and special effects make-up to produce some of the unique looks that have been seen online. We all look different without make-up but not everyone can meet the same measure of boundless creativity.

With over 10,000 followers (at the time of writing this post), Katy uses her make up abilities to achieve extraordinary heights of makeup looks. From incredible illusions that seem like her face is sliced to revealing her insides as being made out of glitter, Katy creates visuals that are truly astounding. 

It isn't unusual for Katy's make up looks to take her a few hours, but it hasn't always been this way. 

this is what hours, days, long nights, tears and joy and pure dedication look like. practicing everyday and trying the same thing hundreds of times until I was happy with it. practice really does pay off, I have a long way to go, but I'm pretty proud of how far I have come

Take a look at some of her most popular posts below and on Instagram.

Crystal Goddess

Crystal GoddessKaty Tolj
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Broken.

Broken.Katy Tolj
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The recovery butterfly.

The recovery butterfly.Katy Tolj
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Grunge.

Grunge.Katy Tolj
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Katy Tolj
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There's an artist in all of us.

There's an artist in all of us.Katy Tolj
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Trapped.

Trapped.Katy Tolj
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Geode sliced up.

Inspired by @mimlesGeode sliced up.Katy Tolj
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Amethyst.

Amethyst.Katy Tolj
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Cut up.

Cut up.Katy Tolj
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Wallflower.

Wallflower.Katy Tolj
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Cut up blade geode.

Cut up blade geode.Katy Tolj
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Sliced open holographic/galaxy crystal arm

Sliced open holographic/galaxy crystal armSource
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Rainbow crystal arm.

Rainbow crystal arm.Katy Tolj
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Natural Holo Opal.

Natural Holo Opal.Katy Tolj

Geode Arm.

Geode Arm.Katy Tolj
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