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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 7 Episode 6 - Theatre Make-up: Cabaret
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Theatre Make-up: Cabaret

    S7:E6

    Hollywood stars Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace turn up to surprise the MUAs as they work on the Kit Kats in Cabaret.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 6 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    4.4/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Episode 5

    S6:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 1 Episode 7 - Makeup Through the Decades
    4.6/10(90 votes)

    #3 - Makeup Through the Decades

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 7 Episode 8 - The Final: The Masterclass
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - The Final: The Masterclass

    S7:E8

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 5 Episode 5 - Metaverse Fashion Week
    5.3/10(37 votes)

    #5 - Metaverse Fashion Week

    S5:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 6 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    5.6/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Episode 3

    S6:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 6 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    5.7/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Episode 2

    S6:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 6 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    5.7/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Episode 4

    S6:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 6 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.8/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Episode 1

    S6:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 7 Episode 3 - TV Special FX: House of the Dragon
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #10 - TV Special FX: House of the Dragon

    S7:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 4 Episode 8 - The Finale: Masterclasses
    6.0/10(46 votes)

    #11 - The Finale: Masterclasses

    S4:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 6 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Episode 6

    S6:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 7 Episode 1 - Fashion Show: Designer HARRI
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Fashion Show: Designer HARRI

    S7:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 7 Episode 2 - Digital Make-up: Snapchat
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Digital Make-up: Snapchat

    S7:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 7 Episode 5 - Music Video : Nova Twins
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Music Video : Nova Twins

    S7:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 1 Episode 2 - Movie Prosthetics
    6.1/10(75 votes)

    #16 - Movie Prosthetics

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 1 Episode 6 - London Fashion Week
    6.3/10(69 votes)

    #17 - London Fashion Week

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 4 Episode 1 - Social Media Campaign
    6.5/10(53 votes)

    #18 - Social Media Campaign

    S4:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 4 Episode 5 - Magazine Editorial Shoot
    6.5/10(39 votes)

    #19 - Magazine Editorial Shoot

    S4:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 1 Episode 1 - Magazine Beauty Editorial
    6.6/10(84 votes)

    #20 - Magazine Beauty Editorial

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 1 Episode 8 - The Final
    6.6/10(69 votes)

    #21 - The Final

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 4 Episode 7 - London Fashion Week
    6.6/10(37 votes)

    #22 - London Fashion Week

    S4:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 1 Episode 3 - Social Media
    6.7/10(71 votes)

    #23 - Social Media

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 1 Episode 4 - Red Carpet
    6.7/10(62 votes)

    #24 - Red Carpet

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star Season 1 Episode 5 - West End Theatre
    6.7/10(68 votes)

    #25 - West End Theatre

    S1:E5

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Theatre Make-up: Cabaret" is the worst rated episode of "Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/4/2025. This episode scored 4.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 5".