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Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star

★ 7.0 3K votes 2019–present 7 seasons · 54 episodes Returning Series BBC Three
Reality competitionReal people competing under format rules.This show: 10/10British TVThe British television sensibility: tone, restraint and format traditions.This show: 8/10Easy watchingLow-demand television where half your attention is enough.This show: 7/10
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About

"Craft-focused competition that respects its contestants' skill"

This British competition show follows aspiring makeup artists as they battle through themed challenges, from bridal glam to horror prosthetics, judged by industry professionals who don't sugarcoat their critiques. The winner earns real career opportunities in the beauty industry. It's low on manufactured drama and high on genuine craft, with the tension coming from skill and creativity rather than manufactured conflict. The pace is brisk, episodes move through quick-fire and transformation challenges, and the appeal lies in watching real talent solve creative problems under pressure while judges' expertise raises the stakes.

Watch it for

the genuine skill on display as contestants tackle inventive makeup challenges under real time pressure.

Maybe skip if

you want the interpersonal drama and manufactured rivalries typical of bigger reality competitions.

Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.

All Seasons

Series 12019
6.261186h 30m
Series 22020
7.243187h 12m
Series 32021
7.040487h 52m
Series 42022
6.635485h 48m
Season 52023
6.926285h 49m
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 62024
5.94162h 57m
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.
Series 72025
6.85284h 55m

Full Cast & Crew

Cast

Val Garland Self - Judge
Dominic C. Skinner Self - Judge
Leomie Anderson Self - Presenter, Self - Model
Maya Jama Self - Presenter
Stacey Dooley Self - Presenter
James MacInerney Self - Contestant, Self - Special Appearance
Jack Oliver Self - Contestant, Self - Special Guest
Leigh Easthope Self - Contestant
Ellis Atlantis Self - Contestant
Nikki Patel Self - Contestant

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