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Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star

20197 seasons6.8 / 10

A talented cast of aspiring makeup artists live and work together as they attempt to prove their potential to industry professionals from a multitude of worlds from fashion to film. With regular eliminations, the challenges not only test their skills under pressure but also give them the opportunity to unleash their creative vision with jaw-dropping results.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

A talented cast of aspiring makeup artists live and work together as they attempt to prove their potential to industry professionals from a multitude of worlds from fashion to film. With regular eliminations, the challenges not only test their skills under pressure but also give them the opportunity to unleash their creative vision with jaw-dropping results.

Season 5 episodes

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Episode 1

Bridgerton

58m

Glow Up is back with a brand new host in Leomie Anderson. Ten make-up artists compete to impress on set at Bridgerton and produce revealing make-up transformations at Glow Up Studios.

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Episode 2

Express All of You

58m

Nine remaining make-up artists compete to impress on a beauty campaign for global brand Sephora, before showing off their hometowns through make-up in the creative brief.

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Episode 3

Ghosts

58m

The MUAs get spooked on the set of Ghosts, trying to work in pairs to create plague victims. At Glow Up Studios, their special FX skills are tested with looks based on zodiac signs.

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Episode 5

Metaverse Fashion Week

58m3.0 / 10

The MUAS' skills are pushed to the limit when they work in teams to produce digital looks for Adidas at Metaverse Fashion Week. Then, it's huge cartoon looks for the creative brief.

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Episode 6

Viva Glam Campaign

58m7.0 / 10

It's drag week! Under the watchful eye of Drag Race’s Trixie Mattel, it's the MUAs' toughest challenge yet, working on well-known drag artists ahead of doing drag on themselves.

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Episode 7

Brit Awards

58m6.0 / 10

At the Brit Awards, celebrity MUA Hector Espinal judges the MUAs as they attempt to get celebs red carpet ready. In the studio, the battle of the brushes continues for a place in the final.

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Episode 8

The Master of Masterclasses

57mfinale

The MUAs' final assignment: a masterclass in front of the Kardashians' MUA, Hrush, and other industry experts at Harvey Nicks. Who will be crowned Britain’s Next Make-Up Star?

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

More about Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star

Cast

Val GarlandHerself - Judge
Dominic SkinnerHimself - Judge
Stacey DooleyHerself - Host
Maya JamaHerself - Host
Leomie AndersonSelf - Host
Lisa OxenhamHerself - Guest Judge
David MalinowskiHimself - Guest Judge
Caroline BarnesHerself - Guest Judge

Credits

Created by
Michael Fraser

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Reality
Episodes
54
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • BBC ThreeUnited Kingdom
  • BBCUnited Kingdom
  • Wall to WallUnited Kingdom

Themes

challengereality competition