Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star (series 3)

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Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star
Series 3
Presented by Maya Jama
Judges
  • Dominic Skinner
  • Val Garland
No. of contestants10
WinnerSophie Baverstock
Runner-upCraig Hamilton
No. of episodes8
Release
Original network BBC Three
Original release20 April (2021-04-20) 
8 June 2021 (2021-06-08)
Series chronology
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Series 2
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Series 4
List of episodes

The third series of Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star began on 20 April 2021 on BBC Three, [1] and concluded on 8 June 2021. The series was hosted by Maya Jama, [2] and was judged by industry professionals Dominic Skinner and Val Garland. [3] Due to this series being filmed in the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were strict measures in place to restrict the virus being spread between contestants. [4]

Contents

Contestants

Contestant [5] [6] Age [lower-alpha 1] HometownProfessionOutcome
Sophie Baverstock21 London [lower-alpha 2] Makeup artist and studentWinner
Craig Hamilton24London [lower-alpha 3] Makeup artistRunner-up
Dolli Okoriko26LondonProfessional makeup artist3rd place
Jack Oliver27LondonProfessional Make-Up / Hair Artist & Influencer4th place
Ryley Isaac19LondonBeauty Guru and influencer5th place
Samah Bouchaâra 31LondonPro-Makeup artist fashion/beauty/editorial/red carpet & bridal specialist6th place
Alex Ogden Clark27 Liverpool Makeup artist7th place
Xavi Guillaume23LondonJournalist and makeup artist8th place
Elliott Banks27LondonPhotographer, artist and creative designer9th place
Nicole "Nic" Marilyn28LondonFounder, CEO DiscoDust London & freelance makeup artist10th place
  1. Ages stated are at time of contest
  2. At the time of filming Glow Up season 3, Sophie was studying at an Arts University in Bournemouth
  3. Originally from Northern Ireland

Contestant progress

Contestant12345678
SophieSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEWINBTM2SAFEWinner
CraigSAFEWINSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFESAFERunner-up
DolliSAFESAFEWINWINBTM2BTM2SAFESAFEThird Place
JackSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEELIM
RyleySAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEELIM
SamahWINBTM2SAFEBTM2ELIM
AlexSAFESAFEBTM2ELIM
XaviSAFESAFEELIM
ElliottSAFEELIM
NicELIM
      The contestant won Glow Up.
      The contestant was a runner-up.
      The contestant came in third place.
      The contestant won the challenge.
      The contestant was originally in the red chair but later declared safe.
      The contestant was originally safe but later up for elimination.
      The contestant was in the red chair and still eligible for elimination.
      The contestant won the challenge but was up for elimination, but not eliminated.
      The contestant was originally safe but later up for elimination and was then further eliminated.
      The contestant won the challenge but was eliminated.
      The contestant decided to leave the competition.
      The contestant was eliminated.

    Face offs

    EpisodeMUAChallengeEliminated
    1Nicvs.SamahCreate a clumpy lash.Nic
    2Elliottvs.SamahProduce a red jewelled lip look.Elliott
    3Alexvs.XaviExecute a timeless blue smokey eye.Xavi
    4Alexvs.SamahCreate a pop art lip.Alex
    5Dollivs.SamahCreate a structured glitter eye.Samah
    6Dollivs.RyleyCover up a tattoo.Ryley
    7Jackvs.SophieCreate a full face gradient.Jack
    EpisodeMUAChallengeWinner Of Glow Up
    8 [lower-alpha 1] Craigvs.SophieCreate a full beat using one colour only.Sophie
    1. This episode was the top two to decide the winner, instead of the bottom two to decide who goes home.
      The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the face off.
      The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the face off.
      The contestant was eliminated after their fourth time in the face off.
      The contestant won the final face off and became Britain’s Next Make Up Star.

    Guest judges

    Episodes

    No.
    overall
    No. in
    series
    TitleOriginal air date
    171"Episode 1"20 April 2021 (2021-04-20) [8]

    • Guest judge: Ateh Jewel
    • Professional Assignment: Design looks a beauty campaign for the health and beauty retailer Superdrug.
    • Professional Assignment winner: Samah
    • Creative Brief: Produce a look on themselves based on what makes them unique.
    • Bottom two: Nic and Samah
    • Face Off Challenge: Create a clumpy lash.
    • Eliminated: Nic
    182"Episode 2"27 April 2021 (2021-04-27) [9]

    • Guest judge: Sherri Laurence and Les Child
    • Professional Assignment: Based on the team they are assigned to, either produce a look that looks like a black and white photo or produce a bizarre makeup look.
    • Professional Assignment winner: Craig
    • Creative Brief: Produce a look on a model based around the theme of freedom.
    • Bottom two: Elliott and Samah
    • Face Off Challenge: Produce a red jewelled lip look.
    • Eliminated: Elliott
    193"Episode 3"4 May 2021 (2021-05-04) [10]

    • Guest judge: Cate Hall
    • Professional Assignment: Produce a look for The Crown based on famous looks of the British royal family.
    • Professional Assignment winners: Sophie and Dolli
    • Creative Brief: Produce a look on a model based on the work of an artist.
    • Bottom two: Xavi and Alex
    • Face Off Challenge: Produce a blue smokey eye look.
    • Eliminated: Xavi
    204"Episode 4"11 May 2021 (2021-05-11) [11]

    • Guest judge: Abby Roberts
    • Professional Assignment: Produce a TikTok video about the process of a makeup look.
    • Professional Assignment winners: Dolli
    • Creative Brief: Produce a look on a model based on social media filters.
    • Bottom two: Alex and Samah
    • Face Off Challenge: Produce a pop art lip look.
    • Eliminated: Alex
    215"Episode 5"18 May 2021 (2021-05-18) [12]

    • Guest judge: Vanessa Spence
    • Professional Assignment: Create a mascara-focused makeup look for a social media campaign for ASOS.
    • Professional Assignment winner: Craig
    • Creative Brief: Create an "out of this world" makeup look.
    • Bottom two: Dolli and Samah
    • Face Off Challenge: Produce a structured glittered eye.
    • Eliminated: Samah
    226"Episode 6"25 May 2021 (2021-05-25) [13]

    • Guest judge: Loz Schiavo
    • Professional Assignment: Create a six month old scar and a fresh scar for actors on the set of Peaky Blinders.
    • Professional Assignment winner: Sophie
    • Creative Brief: Create a makeup look based on one of the seven deadly sins.
    • Bottom two: Ryley and Dolli
    • Face Off Challenge: Cover the star tattoos on the forearms of the models.
    • Eliminated: Ryley
    237"Episode 7"1 June 2021 (2021-06-01) [14]

    • Guest judge: Jonas Blue and Rankin
    • Professional Assignment: Do the makeup for the dancers for Jonas Blue's music video.
    • Professional Assignment winner: Jack
    • Creative Brief: Create a look inspired by a guilty pleasure.
    • Bottom two: Jack and Sophie
    • Face Off Challenge: Create a full-face gradient using black and another colour.
    • Eliminated: Jack
    248"Episode 8"8 June 2021 (2021-06-08) [15]

    • Guest judges: Lisa Eldridge
    • Professional Assignment: Host a make-up masterclass with an audience of industry professionals, influencers and reporters.
    • Creative Brief: Create a look that demonstrates what makes you unstoppable as a MUA.
    • Face Off Challenge: Create a full beat using different hues of one colour.
    • Third Place: Dolli
    • Runner-up: Craig
    • Winner:Sophie

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