Gone are the days when we'd have to furiously flip through our favorite fashion magazines in search of makeover stories.

Now, those same "wow" makeovers are available on your smartphone -- Instagram is chock-full of them. From makeup artists to real women who happen to be truly talented do-it-yourselfers, hundreds of people post fabulous Instagram makeover pictures every day.

Here, we've pulled together a bunch of our favorite before-and-afters -- that showcase everything from the subtle to the shocking. And of course you can cruise through Instagram to look at countless other pics -- just don't make any plans for the rest of the day.

@yennifang.mua

Bold brows and thick lashes add party-ready prettiness to this look.

@makeupbyamybrook

Bright pink lips elevate otherwise subtle makeup.

@powderincmakeup

Equal parts girl-next-door and Barbie, this makeover would be stunning on a bride.

@stephanie_j_mua

Proof that you don't need over-the-top makeup to achieve that "wow" factor.