text: Candice Swanepoel has appeared in Max Factor's latest beauty campaign as none other than silver screen legend Marilyn Monroe. The 26-year-old South African bombshell oozes old Hollywood glamour in the series of shots, which see her don a platinum blonde wig, a crimson pout and a dramatic cat-eye flick. Max Factor, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, is the brand widely accredited for transforming Monroe from a mousy brunette to a knockout blonde back in 1935, and delivering her with the iconic look showcased by Candice today. Scroll down for video . Bombshell: Candice Swanepoel has appeared in Max Factor's latest beauty campaign as none other than silver screen legend Marilyn Monroe . 'Adored for her impeccably glamorous beauty and her striking ruby red pout, Marilyn always completed her look with dark lined eyes that were framed with thick and volumised lashes,' states Max Factor's creative director Pat McGrath. 'This was a look she wore consistently throughout the 1950s and 1960s. It’s a timeless beauty look that evokes a sense of eternal glamour and style, no matter the occasion.' Using Candice as her muse, Ms McGrath - who was recently awarded an MBE for her services to the fashion - recreated the look with one of Monroe's signature lipstick shades, Ruby Tuesday. Candice gave fans a sneak peek of her dramatic look back in January when she shared an Instagram snap of herself on the shoot. The 26-year-old South African bombshell oozes old Hollywood glamour in the series of shots, which see her don a platinum blonde wig, a crimson pout and a dramatic cat-eye flick . Max Factor is the brand widely accredited for transforming Monroe from a mousey brunette to a knockout blonde back in 1935, and delivering her with the iconic look showcased by Candice today . 'Adored for her impeccably glamorous beauty and her striking ruby red pout, Marilyn (right) always completed her look with dark lined eyes that were framed with thick and volumised lashes,' states Max Factor . The brand continued, 'This was a look she wore consistently throughout the 1950s and 1960s. It’s a timeless beauty look that evokes a sense of eternal glamour and style, no matter the occasion' On the Instagram snaps posted on her profile page, she wrote: ‘Through my work with @maxfactor I'm lucky to be able to transform through make-up. 'Here @patmcgrathreal and @shayashual transformed me into Marilyn.’ She continued by encouraging her fans to be more ‘adventurous’ with their own cosmetics. She added: ‘Fact is Mr Max factor was originally responsible for making Norma Jean into Marilyn all those years ago... 'It's the perfect time of year to give yourself a dramatic new look or be more adventurous with your makeup. #glamjan #maxfactor.' Candice gave fans a sneak peek of her dramatic look back in January when she shared an Instagram snap of herself on the shoot . Recent snap: Candice may radiate confidence these days, but it wasn't always so. In a recent interview with Maxim, the lingerie model admitted it had taken her quite some time to feel comfortable in her skin . 'I had to get over a lot of shyness to do this job,' said the model, pictured at the 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in London . Candice may radiate confidence these days, but it wasn't always so. In a recent interview with Maxim, the lingerie model admitted it had taken her quite some time to feel comfortable in her skin. She said: 'I look at myself in the third person, because that girl in the pictures isn’t me: It’s a girl I created to cope with the spotlight. I had to get over a lot of shyness to do this job.' Candice, who has been working almost non-stop since was discovered at the age of 15, said she had to grow up fast. 'In one way I feel much older, because I’ve had to deal with a lot more responsibility and a career and money at an early age,' she said. 'But at the same time, there’s still a 15-year-old girl in me, one who doesn’t even have a driver's license.'
target: The 26-year-old Victoria's Secret Angel is Max Factor's latest face .
  Campaign celebrates Max Factor's former allegiance with Marilyn Monroe .
  The make-up brand is credited with transforming her look in the 30s .