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Devon Preston

October 9th, 2019

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This Artist Paints Incredible Masterpieces—On Her Face!

Take a look at Mimi Choi's greatest creations

While there are hundreds upon hundreds of talented, creative and inventive artists in the global beauty community, there is only one Mimi Choi. Choi, also known as Mimles to social media, is a Vancouver-based makeup artist who creates mind melting optical illusions on human faces. She began by growing her brand on Instagram, posting incredible looks that often require a double (or triple) take. Then in 2019, Choi gained the attention of the mainstream when she created a seven-eyed makeup look for actor and activist Ezra Miller for the Met Gala. We’ve curated some of our favorite creations she’s crafted in the gallery below, take a peek at her magic and see what all the fuss is about. Then let us know your thoughts on her illusions in the comments section.

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“Do you believe in soulmates? — I like the concept… that someone, somewhere, is meant to be with you, forever.” — Café de Flore⁣ ⁣ Gymnopédie – Satie

A post shared by MIMI CHOI (@mimles) on Oct 5, 2019 at 3:19pm PDT

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You don’t have to explain your dreams. They belong to you. ⁣ ⁣ Inspired by ”Woman of Substance” by Octavio Ocampo.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Used @makeupforeverca @makeupforeverofficial Color Creams, @mehronmakeup Mimi Choi Illusion Palette and Paradise Face and Body Makeup for this. Took 5 hours.⁣

A post shared by MIMI CHOI (@mimles) on Sep 27, 2019 at 11:39am PDT

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You can do nothing for me but work on yourself. I can do nothing for you but work on myself.

A post shared by MIMI CHOI (@mimles) on Sep 25, 2019 at 7:17am PDT

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Where my eyes go, is not where my mind wanders. ⁣ ⁣ My makeup animated by @theglitch.og.

A post shared by MIMI CHOI (@mimles) on Sep 23, 2019 at 10:51am PDT

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What if you’re a figment of my own imagination?

A post shared by MIMI CHOI (@mimles) on Sep 21, 2019 at 9:17am PDT

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We suffer more in imagination than in reality. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Tag someone who would wear this for #Halloween.

A post shared by MIMI CHOI (@mimles) on Sep 16, 2019 at 4:18pm PDT

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The people you meet are either reflections of a repeated cycle or guides towards a new start. Notice the difference. ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ This was all hand-painted spontaneously, inspired by #Thai Earth Goddess – Phra Mae Thorani (พระแม่ธรณี). Took 6 hours. Used @mehronmakeup Mimi Choi Illusion Palette, Gold Metallic Powder and @makeupforeverca wet makeup for the entire painting.

A post shared by MIMI CHOI (@mimles) on Aug 3, 2019 at 11:28am PDT

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Fish head disintegrated. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ My right arm was painted with my off-hand because I didn’t think it through properly before I began, as always… Now that I tried painting with my left hand, I’m motivated to train it further and do more looks with it! My goal is to paint with both hands simultaneously so I can cut down my painting time in half. ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Would you guys like to see more illusion art that incorporates body parts from me?⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Used @mehronmakeup Mimi Choi Illusion Palette and @kryolanofficial Aquacolor for this. Took 4 hours.

A post shared by MIMI CHOI (@mimles) on Jul 9, 2019 at 6:27am PDT

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It’s a powerful thing to face who I am, how I feel and not run away from it. Self-awareness allows me to self-correct. ⁣ ⁣ Inspired by Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s “The Fruit Basket”, 1590⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣Used @mehronmakeup Mimi Choi Illusion Palette, @kryolanofficial Aquacolor, @maccosmetics Liquidlast Liner in Point Black and @kissproducts “Tulle” Naked Drama Collection false lashes.⁣

A post shared by MIMI CHOI (@mimles) on Jun 29, 2019 at 11:16am PDT

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An extraordinary life costs a normal one. You can’t have both. You have to sacrifice something good that you value less than whatever it is you ultimately want.⁣ ⁣⁣ A collaboration with @leahalexandrajewelry — wearing Sol Hoops | Moonstone ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Used @mehronmakeup Mimi Choi Illusion Palette, @kryolanofficial Aquacolor, @makeupforeverca Matte Velvet Skin Foundation and @maybelline Super Stay Matte Ink lipcolor in “Amazonian” topped with @nyxcosmetics Butter Gloss in “Tiramisu”. Took 5 hours.⁣ ⁣ Copyright/Royalty-free music: Soothing – Cymatix

A post shared by MIMI CHOI (@mimles) on May 30, 2019 at 3:04pm PDT

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Will you give me a goodnight #hiss? #makeup #bodypaint⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ An EMERALD TREE BOA painted on my arm using @mehronmakeup Mimi Choi Illusion Palette and Paradise Face and Body Makeup. Took 2 hours.

A post shared by MIMI CHOI (@mimles) on May 15, 2019 at 1:43am PDT

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BARAKA MORTAL KOMBAT IS OUT — HAVE YOU PLAYED YET? This is a paid partnership with Warner Bros Games @wbgames on Mortal Kombat 11⁣ @mortalkombat. #WBSponsored⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Who is your favourite character from #MK11?⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ It’s truly an honour to be an official ambassador of the #MKKollective! Join me and create your own MK-inspired art to have a chance to be featured on the official @MORTALKOMBAT gallery and my IG stories as well! Use the hashtag #MKKollective to be featured on our galleries! ⁣We can’t wait to see your work! ⁣⁣

A post shared by MIMI CHOI (@mimles) on May 9, 2019 at 7:20pm PDT

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I hope wherever you’ve decided to go, you’re free. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The waves were painted with @kryolanofficial Aquacolors, Variety Eye Shadow Compact in Bright and “Smokey Grey” Matte Eyeshadow Palette.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Copyright/Royalty-free music: Miracles at Midnight — Big Score Audio

A post shared by MIMI CHOI (@mimles) on Apr 30, 2019 at 8:08am PDT

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This coming week is going to be filled with miracles, breakthroughs, good news, abundance and love. Comment “YES” if you’re ready. ✨❤️⁣ ⁣ The whole cross-section was painted using @kryolanofficial Aquacolor and matte eyeshadows. The beauty side was done using @nyxcosmetics @nyxcosmetics_canada Can’t Stop Won’t Stop concealers, @makeupforeverofficial @makeupforeverca Matte Velvet Foundation, @tartecosmetics Tartelette, @cozzettebeauty Infinite Blush Palette and @maccosmetics @maccosmeticscanada Ruby Woo lipstick. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Inspired by Kenetic Sculpture by Serge Jupin.⁣ ⁣ Copyright/Royalty-free music: Evolving Images — Gentle Fire Studio

A post shared by MIMI CHOI (@mimles) on Apr 27, 2019 at 1:09pm PDT

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PAID COLLABORATION WITH WARNER BROS @wbpictures • THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA @lalloronamovie — The Weeping Woman… She wants your children. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ My collaboration with Warner Bros @wbpictures for the upcoming movie THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA @lalloronamovie… In theaters April 19, 2019. #laLlorona #WBSponsored #Ad #Paid #WBPromotion #Sponsored ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ This video is in no way meant to insult or be offensive to any culture. It is simply an artistic expression inspired by the movie.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Music provided by @wbpictures.

A post shared by MIMI CHOI (@mimles) on Apr 5, 2019 at 5:59am PDT

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