Makeup might not heal wounds but it can help people live with them. And that's exactly what Armenia-born and Moscow-based beauty guru Goar Avetisyan specializes in. Avetisyan regularly gives makeovers to women suffering from cancer or severe skin conditions, and her work not only dramatically changes their appearance but boosts their confidence, too.
Looking at the before-and-after shots of her subjects, Avetisyan's 4.6 million-big Instagram following doesn't come as a surprise. Lashings of concealer, lip liner and clouds of hairspray - as well as brilliant contouring - and they all look excited about their new looks. Scroll down to check out the unbelievable transformations and upvote your favorites.
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This Mom Of Two Never Had Make Up Done, Not Even For Her Wedding. She Said She'll Never Forget This Moment
Jamilya From Dagestan Got Severely Burned When She Was Just 2,5 Years Old. Goar Paid For The Tickets From Dagestan So That She Could Have Her Confidence Boosted
Right After The Transformation Julia Went To The Hospital For Her Chemo Treatment. She And Her Husband Were Amazed With The Results
She still is beautiful without the make up and her hair (left picture). She "just" looks tired, concerned and less happy.
Lily Went Through Two Skin-Transplant Operations Because Of Her Birthmark. Goar Succeded In Covering Up Her Scars To Make Her Feel Gorgeous On The Inside And Out
Kate Has A Very Sensitive Skin, A Lot Of Moles And A Big Scar. She Was Amazed With The Transformation
Perfectly shaped features. A very pretty woman. If I knew her I'd recommend laser resurfacing to her. I used to perform laser on people and it works very very well. It's amazing.
Goar Saw This Woman Unexpectedly And Wanted To Give Her A Make Up Transformation She Would Not Forget
Vlada Had 15 Eye Operations And Really Dreamed To Have A Make Up Transformation
Ann Has Alopecia And This Transformation Made Her Feel More Motivated To Fight It
Jekaterina Has Stage 4 Cancer, But Does Not Plan On Giving Up. Goar Decided To Give Her A Transformation As A Fresh Breath Of Positivity
The negative comments in this beautiful post make me angry because a lot of this women are going thru hard battles like cancer, and sometimes when you are in the dark a little of sun shine helps you. So please stop the negative comments and focus on the stories behind this beautiful women. This woman is battling stage 4 CANCER say something positive!!!
Goar Want's To Prove That "Every Woman Is A Hollywood Star". She Went To Tashkent To Give Transformations In Her Hotel Room And This Was One Of The Clients
Goar Laid Out A Video With A Transformation And Asked Subscribers Who Would Like To Have One Too. She Got The Response From Svetlana Who Wanted A Big Change After Chemotherapy
The negative comments in this beautiful post make me angry because a lot of this women are going thru hard battles like cancer, and sometimes when you are in the dark a little of sun shine helps you. So please stop the negative comments and focus on the stories behind this beautiful women.
Having Perfect Make-Up Includes Complicated Techniques. This One Is Called "Cut Crease"
Harem Look On A Model With Acne-Prone Skin
The negative comments in this beautiful post make me angry because a lot of this women are going thru hard battles like cancer, and sometimes when you are in the dark a little of sun shine helps you. So please stop the negative comments and focus on the stories behind this beautiful women. I had severe acne grown up and let me tell you if someone had at least help me to have a smooth face for a night like prom, it would have been amazing!!!
Marina Is Fighting Breast Cancer. Goar Decided To Support Her With This Transformation And Give Positive Emotions
Pretty smile, pretty eyes - before and after. You got this, Marina! P.S. pink looks good on you.
Goars' Mom Came At Night To Her To Get A Look For The Last Day Of School Of Her Son Albert, Who's Graduating
This is one of the best, the end result is radical, yet she doesn't look like she had that much make-up.
Many Women Feel More Confident, One Of Them Is Naira
The negative comments in this beautiful post make me angry because a lot of this women are going thru hard battles like cancer, and sometimes when you are in the dark a little of sun shine helps you. So please stop the negative comments and focus on the stories behind this beautiful women.
Goar Talked Her Grandmother Into Having A Transformation For The First Time In 9 Years. Her Smile Says It All
She Also Does Everyday Make Up, Highlighting Natural Beauty
Sania Was Dreaming For 3 Years Of Her Transformation. "On The Day Of Flight From Almaty To Moscow I Managed To Make One Woman’s Dream Come True"
Goar Has Many Students And Teaches How To Do Perfect Make-Up
The contouring is amazing it does not just bring out the eyes but those wonderful cheekbones.
Make Up Transformation On Oily Skin
"I've Been Dreaming For A Long Time To Do Make-Up To A Girl With Such Loo"
This Wonderfull Woman Got A Truly Amazing Transformation
Trying To Find The Strongest Facial Feature In Every Girl
you too!? she looks better in the before picture! natural beauty! *sigh*
Irina Got All Her Wrinkles Reduced With Make Up So Much, They're Barely Visible
why when it makes you feel beautiful, foundation does not harm your skin and washes off. What it does for these women is longer lasting
Goar Even Does Make-Up For Her Family Members. This Is Her Beautiful Mom
Goar Likes To Show Difference Before And After The Transformation. This One Was Made In Tanzania
These are good because they increase self confidence, but bad for making people believe they have to wear makeup to look good. I dunno how to feel about this really
She isn't telling them they need makeup to look beautiful, she is doing a special thing for them to help them feel more confident.
How does someone get picked or make an appointment
It promotes a conformist view of beauty. I would love to get a makeover for fun—like dress-up for Halloween—but maintaining this drag-queen style face every day would take hours and cost a fortune. I hope these women can appreciate their natural beauty!
These aren't for everyday. They are special occasion looks.
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You think these are drag queen looks? Oh, girl. And you can absolutely do makeup like this cheaply. Like lots of deep discount stores (like the 99 Cent store) carry name brand makeup like Loreal.
We are not the ones with the before faces. I would love a makeup like this just once to see the difference. I very rarely wear makeup and l think its just a 'I wonder'
Yeah, I don't know about this....on one hand it makes people feel better about themselves...on the other hand it feels like a lie....
Amazing make-up skills but a bit too over the top.
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Did she use a trowel to apply that make up?
Men with skin "problems" are accepted; let's learn to also accept women for their natural beauty and not make them feel they must cake on makeup and wear a mask! These women look like drag queens (which is FINE if that's what they like and want!) and would cost a lot of time and money to maintain every day.
It goes both ways though. I'm sure there are a lot of men who wish they could cover their scars and acne, but can't because society doesn't accept men wearing makeup.
Anyone should be able to wear makeup if they want to, male, female, neither or anything inbetween. But it is sad that people need it to make them feel more beautiful or confident, even if only themselves. Most people aren’t in it for the artistic self representation (yes some are) but most, including me, feel we need it to look good or be confident. It’s a catch 22 because it wonderful to be able to make people feel good, but it would be wonderful to feel good just as you are. I do genuinely outright dislike the photos of perfectly healthy women she approached because SHE didn’t think they looked good. Yes they loved it but to be told by a total stranger they weren’t good enough as they were must affect you in some way, if only affirming your own lack of self worth.
Exactly
they want to wear it
These are good because they increase self confidence, but bad for making people believe they have to wear makeup to look good. I dunno how to feel about this really
She isn't telling them they need makeup to look beautiful, she is doing a special thing for them to help them feel more confident.
How does someone get picked or make an appointment
It promotes a conformist view of beauty. I would love to get a makeover for fun—like dress-up for Halloween—but maintaining this drag-queen style face every day would take hours and cost a fortune. I hope these women can appreciate their natural beauty!
These aren't for everyday. They are special occasion looks.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
You think these are drag queen looks? Oh, girl. And you can absolutely do makeup like this cheaply. Like lots of deep discount stores (like the 99 Cent store) carry name brand makeup like Loreal.
We are not the ones with the before faces. I would love a makeup like this just once to see the difference. I very rarely wear makeup and l think its just a 'I wonder'
Yeah, I don't know about this....on one hand it makes people feel better about themselves...on the other hand it feels like a lie....
Amazing make-up skills but a bit too over the top.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Did she use a trowel to apply that make up?
Men with skin "problems" are accepted; let's learn to also accept women for their natural beauty and not make them feel they must cake on makeup and wear a mask! These women look like drag queens (which is FINE if that's what they like and want!) and would cost a lot of time and money to maintain every day.
It goes both ways though. I'm sure there are a lot of men who wish they could cover their scars and acne, but can't because society doesn't accept men wearing makeup.
Anyone should be able to wear makeup if they want to, male, female, neither or anything inbetween. But it is sad that people need it to make them feel more beautiful or confident, even if only themselves. Most people aren’t in it for the artistic self representation (yes some are) but most, including me, feel we need it to look good or be confident. It’s a catch 22 because it wonderful to be able to make people feel good, but it would be wonderful to feel good just as you are. I do genuinely outright dislike the photos of perfectly healthy women she approached because SHE didn’t think they looked good. Yes they loved it but to be told by a total stranger they weren’t good enough as they were must affect you in some way, if only affirming your own lack of self worth.
Exactly
they want to wear it