Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star

Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star

Continuing First aired 05/Mar/2019 United Kingdom English 8 season(s) 55 episode(s)
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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Season 7 · Series 7
8 episode(s) · Air date: 30/Apr/2025
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S7E8
The Final: The Masterclass
Air date: 18/Jun/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Danessa Myricks flies in to judge the final. The last three MUAs compete in a Masterclass before industry heavyweights. Who will be crowned winner of this year’s Glow Up competition?

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Danessa Myricks flies in to judge the final. The last three MUAs compete in a Masterclass before industry heavyweights. Who will be crowned winner of this year’s Glow Up competition?

S7E7
Red Carpet Make-up: Celebrity Awards Ceremony
Air date: 11/Jun/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

MMMMitchell is back judging the Creative Brief. Millie Bobby Brown’s MUA Buster Knight joins celebs Amber Davies, Danny Beard, Zeze Millz and Henrie Kwushue for red carpet looks.

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MMMMitchell is back judging the Creative Brief. Millie Bobby Brown’s MUA Buster Knight joins celebs Amber Davies, Danny Beard, Zeze Millz and Henrie Kwushue for red carpet looks.

S7E5
Music Video : Nova Twins
Air date: 28/May/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Mei Pang is wowed by this week’s Creative Brief looks inspired by toys, which come after a gruelling day on set for rock duo Nova Twins, creating looks for their latest music video.

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Mei Pang is wowed by this week’s Creative Brief looks inspired by toys, which come after a gruelling day on set for rock duo Nova Twins, creating looks for their latest music video.

S7E4
Beauty Campaign: Beauty Bay
Air date: 21/May/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

NikkieTutorials, MUA to Adele, Selena Gomez and more, is here to judge the MUAs as they create editorial looks for global beauty brand Beauty Bay.

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NikkieTutorials, MUA to Adele, Selena Gomez and more, is here to judge the MUAs as they create editorial looks for global beauty brand Beauty Bay.

S7E3
TV Special FX: House of the Dragon
Air date: 14/May/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Global sensation Ashnikko joins the judges this week. The MUAs enter the realm of fantasy, tackling SFX make-up for popular American drama House of the Dragon.

Summary

Global sensation Ashnikko joins the judges this week. The MUAs enter the realm of fantasy, tackling SFX make-up for popular American drama House of the Dragon.

S7E2
Digital Make-up: Snapchat
Air date: 07/May/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Drag icon Courtney Act judges the MUAs' 'serving realness' looks. On their next assignment, the MUAs are tasked to create AR lenses for Snapchat and guest judge Atarah Mayhew.

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Drag icon Courtney Act judges the MUAs' 'serving realness' looks. On their next assignment, the MUAs are tasked to create AR lenses for Snapchat and guest judge Atarah Mayhew.

S7E1
Fashion Show: Designer HARRI
Air date: 30/Apr/2025 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
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Designer HARRI, famed for Sam Smith’s latex outfit, and Isamaya French book the MUAs to create looks for HARRI's show. At Glow Up Studios, Patricia Bright judges the Creative Brief.

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Designer HARRI, famed for Sam Smith’s latex outfit, and Isamaya French book the MUAs to create looks for HARRI's show. At Glow Up Studios, Patricia Bright judges the Creative Brief.

Season 6 · Season 6
6 episode(s) · Air date: 10/Apr/2024
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Get ready to be dazzled as Glow Up returns, hosted by the fabulous Leomie Anderson. Each week, eight of the most talented aspiring make-up artists will be judged on their creativity and ability to thrive under pressure, in intense professional assignments, from pop-star-led social campaigns to global gaming body painting. West End theatre looks to mastering gory TV special effects. The stakes have never been higher in the world of make-up artistry as the MUAs compete to be crowned Britain’s Next Make-Up Star, and for a career changing prize - assisting some of the best MUAs in the world.

Season Overview

Get ready to be dazzled as Glow Up returns, hosted by the fabulous Leomie Anderson. Each week, eight of the most talented aspiring make-up artists will be judged on their creativity and ability to thrive under pressure, in intense professional assignments, from pop-star-led social campaigns to global gaming body painting. West End theatre looks to mastering gory TV special effects. The stakes have never been higher in the world of make-up artistry as the MUAs compete to be crowned Britain’s Next Make-Up Star, and for a career changing prize - assisting some of the best MUAs in the world.

S6E6
Episode 6
Air date: 15/May/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Judged by Selena Gomez’s MUA Hung Vanngo and an audience of industry heavyweights, the final three MUAs host a masterclass at Harvey Nichols before Leomie Anderson crowns the winner.

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Judged by Selena Gomez’s MUA Hung Vanngo and an audience of industry heavyweights, the final three MUAs host a masterclass at Harvey Nichols before Leomie Anderson crowns the winner.

S6E5
Episode 5
Air date: 08/May/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Judged by gaming legend Yammy and MUA Isamaya Ffrench, the four semi-finalists create avatars for Roblox. And there's a surprise for them: a love-themed creative brief with Talia Mar.

Summary

Judged by gaming legend Yammy and MUA Isamaya Ffrench, the four semi-finalists create avatars for Roblox. And there's a surprise for them: a love-themed creative brief with Talia Mar.

S6E4
Episode 4
Air date: 01/May/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Visual artist Alexis Stone judges five competing MUAs' creative brief: master of disguise. They also work on Casualty doing special FX make-up for a place in the semi-final.

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Visual artist Alexis Stone judges five competing MUAs' creative brief: master of disguise. They also work on Casualty doing special FX make-up for a place in the semi-final.

S6E3
Episode 3
Air date: 24/Apr/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Returning to Glow Up as a surprise guest judge is make-up megastar NikkieTutorials, who will keep a close eye on the six competing MUAs as they try to wow with their recycled looks.

Summary

Returning to Glow Up as a surprise guest judge is make-up megastar NikkieTutorials, who will keep a close eye on the six competing MUAs as they try to wow with their recycled looks.

S6E2
Episode 2
Air date: 17/Apr/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

The MUAs compete to create campaign looks for global retailer Foot Locker. They need to impress sneaker influencer Sherlina Nym and Foot Locker marketing exec Slavka Jancikova.

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The MUAs compete to create campaign looks for global retailer Foot Locker. They need to impress sneaker influencer Sherlina Nym and Foot Locker marketing exec Slavka Jancikova.

S6E1
Episode 1
Air date: 10/Apr/2024 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Eight make-up artists compete to create looks for Lady Gaga’s global brand, Haus Labs. At Glow Up Studios, the MUAs face a creative brief that embodies who they are.

Summary

Eight make-up artists compete to create looks for Lady Gaga’s global brand, Haus Labs. At Glow Up Studios, the MUAs face a creative brief that embodies who they are.

Season 5 · Season 5
8 episode(s) · Air date: 01/May/2023
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Supermodel Leomie Anderson steps in to host series five. Each week, aspiring make-up artists compete for a weekly prize and try to escape elimination. The last one standing will win a dream contract.

Season Overview

Supermodel Leomie Anderson steps in to host series five. Each week, aspiring make-up artists compete for a weekly prize and try to escape elimination. The last one standing will win a dream contract.

S5E8
The Master of Masterclasses
Air date: 20/Jun/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 57 min
Summary

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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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?

S5E7
Brit Awards
Air date: 13/Jun/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

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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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.

S5E6
Viva Glam Campaign
Air date: 06/Jun/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S5E5
Metaverse Fashion Week
Air date: 30/May/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

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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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.

S5E4
TikTok
Air date: 22/May/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

The MUAs broadcast to millions on P. Louise’s TikTok live. At Glow Up Studios, they are out to impress with a look based on their #core.

Summary

The MUAs broadcast to millions on P. Louise’s TikTok live. At Glow Up Studios, they are out to impress with a look based on their #core.

S5E3
Ghosts
Air date: 16/May/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S5E2
Express All of You
Air date: 08/May/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S5E1
Bridgerton
Air date: 01/May/2023 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 58 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

Season 4 · Series 4
8 episode(s) · Air date: 11/May/2022
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S4E8
The Finale: Masterclasses
Air date: 29/Jun/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 51 min
Summary

It’s the final. The MUAs present a masterclass to a global panel of industry heavyweights, before a final Face Off decides who is crowned Britain’s Next Make-Up Star.

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It’s the final. The MUAs present a masterclass to a global panel of industry heavyweights, before a final Face Off decides who is crowned Britain’s Next Make-Up Star.

S4E7
London Fashion Week
Air date: 22/Jun/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 48 min
Summary

The MUAs take on London Fashion Week, assisting make-up artist Pablo Rodriguez for Brit designer Mark Fast. In Glow Up Studios, they must create looks based on an act of rebellion.

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The MUAs take on London Fashion Week, assisting make-up artist Pablo Rodriguez for Brit designer Mark Fast. In Glow Up Studios, they must create looks based on an act of rebellion.

S4E6
Digital Make-Up: Instagram Filters
Air date: 15/Jun/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 48 min
Summary

The five remaining MUAs take on digital make-up filters for social media platform Instagram and produce Avatar-inspired transformations at Glow Up Studios.

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The five remaining MUAs take on digital make-up filters for social media platform Instagram and produce Avatar-inspired transformations at Glow Up Studios.

S4E5
Magazine Editorial Shoot
Air date: 08/Jun/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 48 min
Summary

The MUAs create editorial looks for DJ Jayda G, Hector Espinal and Rolling Stone UK magazine. In Glow Up Studios, they must impress with creative make-up transformations.

Summary

The MUAs create editorial looks for DJ Jayda G, Hector Espinal and Rolling Stone UK magazine. In Glow Up Studios, they must impress with creative make-up transformations.

S4E4
H&M Beauty Campaign
Air date: 01/Jun/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 48 min
Summary

The MUAs are booked to create summer party looks for a global retailer's online campaign. In Glow Up Studios, they must impress with imaginative make-up transformations.

Summary

The MUAs are booked to create summer party looks for a global retailer's online campaign. In Glow Up Studios, they must impress with imaginative make-up transformations.

S4E3
TV Special Effects: Doctor Who
Air date: 25/May/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 48 min
Summary

The MUAs try their hand at special effects, creating alien characters for iconic sci-fi series Doctor Who based around the Doctor’s recent nemeses Swarm and Azure.

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The MUAs try their hand at special effects, creating alien characters for iconic sci-fi series Doctor Who based around the Doctor’s recent nemeses Swarm and Azure.

S4E2
Theatre Make-Up: Cirque Du Soleil
Air date: 18/May/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 47 min
Summary

The MUAs tackle stage make-up for a live performance at Cirque du Soleil, and at Glow Up Studios, they channel the weird and the wonderful in an ambitious body paint brief.

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The MUAs tackle stage make-up for a live performance at Cirque du Soleil, and at Glow Up Studios, they channel the weird and the wonderful in an ambitious body paint brief.

S4E1
Social Media Campaign
Air date: 11/May/2022 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 48 min
Summary

Glow Up and Maya Jama return as ten make-up artists face a social media campaign for a fitness brand and produce make-up transformations at Glow Up studios.

Summary

Glow Up and Maya Jama return as ten make-up artists face a social media campaign for a fitness brand and produce make-up transformations at Glow Up studios.

Season 3 · Series 3
8 episode(s) · Air date: 20/Apr/2021
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Season 2 · Series 2
8 episode(s) · Air date: 14/May/2020
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S2E8
The Finale: A Master Class at Harrods
Air date: 02/Jul/2020 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

It’s the Glow Up Final and the MUAs must deliver a master class in one of the world’s most famous department stores– Harrods in order to be crowned Britain’s Next Make-Up Star.

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It’s the Glow Up Final and the MUAs must deliver a master class in one of the world’s most famous department stores– Harrods in order to be crowned Britain’s Next Make-Up Star.

S2E7
Beauty Editorial
Air date: 25/Jun/2020 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The semi-final. MUAs must impress world renowned photographer Rankin as they are booked on a beauty editorial that will be shot in a tank of water.

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The semi-final. MUAs must impress world renowned photographer Rankin as they are booked on a beauty editorial that will be shot in a tank of water.

S2E6
Strictly Come Dancing
Air date: 18/Jun/2020 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

It’s glitter and gloss this week as Stacey Dooley returns to her favourite dance floor and the MUAs battle it out at Strictly Come Dancing executing make-up designs for movie week.

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It’s glitter and gloss this week as Stacey Dooley returns to her favourite dance floor and the MUAs battle it out at Strictly Come Dancing executing make-up designs for movie week.

S2E5
Special Effects
Air date: 11/Jun/2020 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The MUAs head to Elstree Studio’s Holby City and enter the world of special effects before taking on a Creative Brief embodying their worst nightmare, fear or phobia.

Summary

The MUAs head to Elstree Studio’s Holby City and enter the world of special effects before taking on a Creative Brief embodying their worst nightmare, fear or phobia.

S2E4
Fashion Editorial
Air date: 04/Jun/2020 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The MUAs face their boldest assignment yet as they are booked for a high fashion editorial with Attitude Magazine and Guest Judge Michelle Visage cranks up the pressure.

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The MUAs face their boldest assignment yet as they are booked for a high fashion editorial with Attitude Magazine and Guest Judge Michelle Visage cranks up the pressure.

S2E3
Theater Makeup: The Lion King
Air date: 28/May/2020 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

It’s show time as the MUAs take on the world of theatrical make-up at London’s West End smash hit The Lion King. In Glow Up HQ they create a look that reveals more than it hides.

Summary

It’s show time as the MUAs take on the world of theatrical make-up at London’s West End smash hit The Lion King. In Glow Up HQ they create a look that reveals more than it hides.

S2E2
Fashion Week
Air date: 21/May/2020 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The MUAs take on London Fashion Week, joining the make-up team for successful brand. In Glow Up HQ they must impress by creating looks based on their icons.

Summary

The MUAs take on London Fashion Week, joining the make-up team for successful brand. In Glow Up HQ they must impress by creating looks based on their icons.

S2E1
Ad Campaign
Air date: 14/May/2020 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Glow Up returns to see 10 new aspiring make-up artists face an advertising campaign for sports fashion retailer JD and produce jaw-dropping make-up transformations at Glow Up HQ.

Summary

Glow Up returns to see 10 new aspiring make-up artists face an advertising campaign for sports fashion retailer JD and produce jaw-dropping make-up transformations at Glow Up HQ.

Season 1 · Series 1
8 episode(s) · Air date: 05/Mar/2019
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S1E8
The Final
Air date: 23/Apr/2019 · Time: 10:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

It’s the Glow Up final and the MUAs must make up a supermodel for a photoshoot with Rankin in order to be crowned Britain’s next make-up star.

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It’s the Glow Up final and the MUAs must make up a supermodel for a photoshoot with Rankin in order to be crowned Britain’s next make-up star.

S1E7
Makeup Through the Decades
Air date: 16/Apr/2019 · Time: 10:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

It's the semi-final and the MUAs head to Carnaby Street. Their creative brief this week is to produce a look based on their favourite song.

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It's the semi-final and the MUAs head to Carnaby Street. Their creative brief this week is to produce a look based on their favourite song.

S1E6
London Fashion Week
Air date: 09/Apr/2019 · Time: 10:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The final five MUAs take on London Fashion Week. They are booked as the backstage make-up team for a catwalk show, before turning their hand to designing their own looks.

Summary

The final five MUAs take on London Fashion Week. They are booked as the backstage make-up team for a catwalk show, before turning their hand to designing their own looks.

S1E5
West End Theatre
Air date: 02/Apr/2019 · Time: 10:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The MUAs head to the West End to recreate dramatic drag looks for a hit musical, before taking on a creative brief which asks for kings, queens and everything in between.

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The MUAs head to the West End to recreate dramatic drag looks for a hit musical, before taking on a creative brief which asks for kings, queens and everything in between.

S1E4
Red Carpet
Air date: 26/Mar/2019 · Time: 10:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The MUAs get their hands on some famous faces who they need to make-up for the red carpet and a surprise monochrome creative brief leaves the judges with some difficult decisions.

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The MUAs get their hands on some famous faces who they need to make-up for the red carpet and a surprise monochrome creative brief leaves the judges with some difficult decisions.

S1E3
Social Media
Air date: 19/Mar/2019 · Time: 10:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The MUAs dive into the world of social media with guest judge NikkieTutorials and have to create a revealing look for themselves at Glow Up HQ.

Summary

The MUAs dive into the world of social media with guest judge NikkieTutorials and have to create a revealing look for themselves at Glow Up HQ.

S1E2
Movie Prosthetics
Air date: 12/Mar/2019 · Time: 10:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

It is movie week as the MUAs have to impress an Oscar-winning prosthetics artist at the home of Harry Potter, before creating their own fairytale characters at Glow Up HQ.

Summary

It is movie week as the MUAs have to impress an Oscar-winning prosthetics artist at the home of Harry Potter, before creating their own fairytale characters at Glow Up HQ.

S1E1
Magazine Beauty Editorial
Air date: 05/Mar/2019 · Time: 10:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Ten aspiring make-up artists face a beauty editorial shoot for Marie Claire, before producing jaw-dropping make-up transformations at Glow Up HQ.

Summary

Ten aspiring make-up artists face a beauty editorial shoot for Marie Claire, before producing jaw-dropping make-up transformations at Glow Up HQ.

Season 0 · Specials
1 episode(s) · Air date: 15/Mar/2022
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S0E1
Glow Up Does Red Nose Day
Air date: 15/Mar/2022 · Time: 20:00
Summary

Five celebs attempt to become make-up artists, faceing a Red Nose Day Runway curated by Dame Zandra Rhodes and produce surprising make-up transformations.

Summary

Five celebs attempt to become make-up artists, faceing a Red Nose Day Runway curated by Dame Zandra Rhodes and produce surprising make-up transformations.

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