Photos: Real life or VFX? This guy’s makeup skills could beat animation

Now that's some very, very graphic makeup we have come across.

By: Priyal Ray |
May 1, 2017 3:59 pm

Makeup. Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that umpteen number of people have made a career out of their massive social media following based on it. From makeup based on zodiac looks to feather brows, all the way to glittering butts and rainbow-faces, we’ve seen it all. All of that, however, is about to turn conventional after you see what this man does with his makeup skills.

David from UK is a self-taught make up artist, as his Instagram bio tells us and his make up skills lead to creations which are way too realistic for our eyes. Do not underestimate his skills on the basis of him being self-taught though, he has got some major talent and his makeup does not produce any of the typical results. From pencils going through his nose to pins causing blood to trickle down, all this guy needs is some makeup to produce effects that could any day beat animation and VFX.

Going by the name ‘sfx_by_david’, he has 46.7k followers and here’s a glimpse of his extraordinary Instagram account.

_DON’T fall asleep in class___ . Leave ideas below…. ps I did do this a while ago, but uploaded a different photo of it for my newbie_

A post shared by Hi, I’m David_ (@sfx_by_david) on Apr 30, 2017 at 11:38am PDT

My lipgloss be poppin__get it? . LIPSTICK inspired lol__

A post shared by Hi, I’m David_ (@sfx_by_david) on Apr 23, 2017 at 12:47pm PDT

SMASH THAT THUMBS UP BUTTO… oops___ (cut thumb/hand MAKEUP)_ – Sorry not be very active. Had a lot going on this week_

A post shared by Hi, I’m David_ (@sfx_by_david) on Apr 19, 2017 at 12:35pm PDT

Every time I play tennis __ – I have a cool removal for this_ inspired by @amandaprescottfx

A post shared by Hi, I’m David_ (@sfx_by_david) on Apr 9, 2017 at 11:32am PDT

Weird coin makeup I did_(not very good but ahh well) DOUBLE TAP_ – Sorry not been using loading I’ve took a couple days off from makeup__

A post shared by Hi, I’m David_ (@sfx_by_david) on Apr 13, 2017 at 11:04am PDT

“DEVIL BIRDS.”_Just because it’s almost Easter _ – Not happy with this at all. It’s supposed to be chic prints_ oh well.

A post shared by Hi, I’m David_ (@sfx_by_david) on Apr 8, 2017 at 12:54pm PDT

Fingers crossed makeup__(AHS stuff here )__ __JUST makeup – I’m aware it’s not the best, but oh well…. –

A post shared by Hi, I’m David_ (@sfx_by_david) on Mar 25, 2017 at 12:22pm PDT

I like pretty flowers __ – YouTube link in bio, subscribe!

A post shared by Hi, I’m David_ (@sfx_by_david) on Mar 4, 2017 at 11:26am PST

Everything I need right at my fingertips__ – YouTube links in my bio guys_

A post shared by Hi, I’m David_ (@sfx_by_david) on Feb 21, 2017 at 11:13am PST

Laced hand makeup thing_ – Not the best, but oh well__ YouTube link in my bio for tutorials_

A post shared by Hi, I’m David_ (@sfx_by_david) on Jan 31, 2017 at 11:22am PST

Who needs costumes for Halloween when there’s such talent, right?