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Striking transformation photos show what brides look like before and after wedding make-up

IF there’s any day you want your make-up to be on point – it’s your wedding day.

Those photos will last a lifetime, so you want your eyebrows on fleek and your highlighter popping.

 This what a lot of us look like when we roll out of bed in the morning
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This what a lot of us look like when we roll out of bed in the morningCredit: arber_bytyqi_mua/Instagram

One make-up artist is giving women the bridal look of their dreams, with before-and-after photos showing incredible transformations.

The work of Arber Bytyqi, gone are bags, uneven skin tone, red marks and even acne - all with the help of perfect lighting and probably a filter or two.

From smoky eyes to chiselled cheeks, the make-up artist showcases his skills on , where his sensational bridal looks have earned him 264k followers.

Talking to about his dreamy wedding looks, he said: “When I meet my client, the first question I ask is what kind of occasion are they getting their make-up done for.

 Those bags have disappeared as if by magic
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Those bags have disappeared as if by magicCredit: arber_bytyqi_mua/Instagram

“I also ask my clients if they have any specific requests. For example, if they want a natural or dramatic look.

“Then I ask them [to show me] the dress that they are going to wear.

“The design of the dress and its details reveal the style of the look the client is going for.

“Then, I analyze their facial features.”

 This bride's decolletage hasn't been forgotten
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This bride's decolletage hasn't been forgottenCredit: arber_bytyqi_mua/Instagram

His Instagram-worthy looks seem to be the envy of all women, with Arber saying he works with as many as a thousand brides a year.

He added: “Make-up is like jewelry for the face,”

“Play with colors and shapes. Don’t be afraid to transform yourself.

"At the end of the day, you can just clean it.”

The Fabulous Beauty Awards 2019: Editor's Pick

The winner: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup, £33.50 -

Available in 55 shades and giving a flawless finish with one layer, it’s the gold standard of foundation.

Highly commended: Tresemmé Keratin Smooth Restoring Shampoo, £4.99

 It's available in 55 shades
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It's available in 55 shadesCredit: Estée Lauder
  • Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup, £33.50, Look Fantastic -
 That jewellery seriously makes the look
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That jewellery seriously makes the lookCredit: arber_bytyqi_mua/Instagram
 Oh hi, there instant cheekbones
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Oh hi, there instant cheekbonesCredit: arber_bytyqi_mua/Instagram
 This woman's brows are the star of the show
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This woman's brows are the star of the showCredit: arber_bytyqi_mua/Instagram
 This woman has gone from looking tired to terrific
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This woman has gone from looking tired to terrificCredit: arber_bytyqi_mua/Instagram
 We can seriously relate to the before photograph
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We can seriously relate to the before photographCredit: arber_bytyqi_mua/Instagram
 Those lips are just popping out the photograph
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Those lips are just popping out the photographCredit: arber_bytyqi_mua/Instagram
 The make-up may be flawless but we love that hair quiff too
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The make-up may be flawless but we love that hair quiff tooCredit: arber_bytyqi_mua/Instagram
 This make-up is definitely worthy of a crown
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This make-up is definitely worthy of a crownCredit: arber_bytyqi_mua/Instagram

The Fabulous Beauty Awards 2019: Winner of Best Nails

The winner: OPI Nail Lacquer, £13.50

With a benzene-based UV absorber that prevents fade, this genius polish ensures your colour stays stronger for longer.

Highly commended: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel, £9.99

 It's the ultimate polish available in hundreds of different colours
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It's the ultimate polish available in hundreds of different colours
  • OPI Nail Lacquer, £13.50, OPI -

While these brides may have glowed up, these pics show the very best of make-up fails.

In other wedding news, this bride has been slammed for not providing any food on her wedding day.

And the top 10 complaints by wedding guests have been revealed (and no food would probably be on there.)

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