The BEST episodes of Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star season 1

Every episode of Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star season 1!

Who glows and who goes? Amazing transformations and stunning creations from aspiring artists competing to become Britain's next make-up star.

Last Updated: 12/10/2024Network: BBC ThreeStatus: Continuing
Episode 8
star
7.82
33 votes

#1 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/24/2019

Before the ultimate face-off, the finalists go big with editorial makeup for Hunger magazine and futuristic faces reflecting their fondest hopes.

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Episode 4
star
7.72
36 votes

#2 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/27/2019

Glamour rules when creating camera-ready looks for celebrities, but soon it's back to black -- and white -- for an artistic monochromatic assignment.

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Episode 3
star
7.63
38 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/20/2019

Food flies and tears flow with social-media video challenges that include using edibles as makeup and applying a full face while blindfolded.

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Episode 5
star
7.58
36 votes

#4 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/3/2019

The artists explore gender transformation and more through makeup and try to master the art of theatrical drag backstage at the musical "Kinky Boots."

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Episode 6
star
7.42
33 votes

#5 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/10/2019

Style and precision matter when the players paint under pressure for a runway show and produce makeup palettes to complement a designer collection.

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Episode 2
star
7.26
38 votes

#6 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/13/2019

The artists go from beauty to beast to become characters from their favorite stories. A contestant's ego gets ugly during a cinematic team challenge.

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Episode 1
star
7.19
48 votes

#7 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/6/2019

Working with a theme of rebellion, competitors create fierce faces for Marie Claire, then fashion personal looks reflecting what makeup means to them.

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Episode 7
star
7.18
33 votes

#8 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/17/2019

The semifinalists create elaborate looks inspired by their signature songs and flex their retro makeup muscles with old friends on Carnaby Street.

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