Makeup artist Joseph Harwood shows the power of makeup and good styling in his tutorials

Oct 4, 2013 19:56 GMT  ·  By

Joseph Harwood started out as a model when he was 15 but, a few years ago, he discovered a passion for makeup – and he’s been sticking to it with the most amazing results. On his YouTube channel, fans of his tutorials can see him transform into some of the biggest female stars out there.

It’s one thing to know how to apply mascara properly, but knowing how to change the shape of your face with makeup is an entirely different kind of fish: an art that Joseph has mastered.

Below are two of his most popular video tutorials: the first one sees him transform into Miley Cyrus from her “Wrecking Ball” video, while the second is a Cleopatra makeup tutorial.

Speaking with the Daily Mail, Joseph explains how he came up with the idea for these tutorials, which now bring him about 500,000 views every month.

“I was always an artistic child, drawing costumes and faces, but then I thought ‘Why don't I just do this on myself?’ I create looks to tie in with current trends, like Miley, or classic looks like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor,” he says.

“I've also been in the industry – whether it's in front of or behind the camera. My YouTube channel is a great way to communicate with people and offer them help and tips, as well as showing off what make up can do,” Joseph continues.

He prides himself of offering tutorials for everyone, because, unlike other makeup artists, he also uses cheap products.

In other words, even if you’re not looking to turn yourself into Miley too, you can still learn something from the tutorial and, if you wish to apply it, you won’t have to break the bank to get the products you need.

So here’s today’s (incredibly elaborate) lesson in makeup. Do enjoy!