The BEST episodes of Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star season 5

Every episode of Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star season 5, 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 5!

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 6
star
7.53
15 votes

#1 - Episode 6

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/7/2023

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
star
7.53
15 votes

#2 - Episode 7

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/14/2023

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
star
7.43
14 votes

#3 - Episode 8

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/21/2023

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 1
star
7.35
20 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/2/2023

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 4
star
7.00
13 votes

#5 - Episode 4

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/24/2023

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.

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Episode 3
star
6.94
16 votes

#6 - Episode 3

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/17/2023

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 2
star
6.89
18 votes

#7 - Episode 2

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/9/2023

Nine remaining make-up artists aim to impress celebrity MUA Patrick Ta on a beauty campaign for global brand Sephora, before showing off their hometowns in the creative brief.

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Episode 5
star
6.86
14 votes

#8 - Episode 5

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/31/2023

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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