Watch: Italian artist uses makeup to create 3D illusions

With Luca Luce, nothing is ever what it seems.

The Italian works his magic with a technique called 3D makeup illusion.

It essentially involves using cosmetics to deceive people's eyes.

Luce, who works as a makeup artist for Italian TV, started painting the palm of his hand and then his face in 3D about four years ago.

His Instagram page has 177,000 followers.