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

The third series of Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star began on 20 April 2021 on BBC Three, and concluded on 8 June 2021. The series was hosted by Maya Jama, and was judged by industry professionals Dominic Skinner and Val Garland. 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.

## Contestants

| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Profession | Outcome |
| Sophie Baverstock | 21 | London | Makeup artist and student | Winner |
| Craig Hamilton | 24 | London | Makeup artist | Runner-up |
| Dolli Okoriko | 26 | London | Professional makeup artist | 3rd place |
| Jack Oliver | 27 | London | Professional Make-Up / Hair Artist & Influencer | 4th place |
| Ryley Isaac | 19 | London | Beauty Guru and influencer | 5th place |
| Samah Bouchaâra | 31 | London | Pro-Makeup artist fashion/beauty/editorial/red carpet & bridal specialist | 6th place |
| Alex Ogden Clark | 27 | Liverpool | Makeup artist | 7th place |
| Xavi Guillaume | 23 | London | Journalist and makeup artist | 8th place |
| Elliott Banks | 27 | London | Photographer, artist and creative designer | 9th place |
| Nicole "Nic" Marilyn | 28 | London | Founder, CEO DiscoDust London & freelance makeup artist | 10th place |
* ↑ Ages stated are at time of contest
* ↑ At the time of filming Glow Up season 3, Sophie was studying at an Arts University in Bournemouth
* ↑ Originally from Northern Ireland

## Contestant progress

| Contestant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Sophie | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | BTM2 | SAFE | Winner |
| Craig | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | Runner-up |
| Dolli | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | WIN | BTM2 | BTM2 | SAFE | SAFE | Third Place |
| Jack | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | | |
| Ryley | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | | | |
| Samah | WIN | BTM2 | SAFE | BTM2 | ELIM | | | | |
| Alex | SAFE | SAFE | BTM2 | ELIM | | | | | |
| Xavi | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | | | | | | |
| Elliott | SAFE | ELIM | | | | | | | |
| Nic | ELIM | | | | | | | | |
    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

| Episode | MUA | MUA | MUA | Challenge | Eliminated |
| 1 | Nic | vs. | Samah | Create a clumpy lash. | Nic |
| 2 | Elliott | vs. | Samah | Produce a red jewelled lip look. | Elliott |
| 3 | Alex | vs. | Xavi | Execute a timeless blue smokey eye. | Xavi |
| 4 | Alex | vs. | Samah | Create a pop art lip. | Alex |
| 5 | Dolli | vs. | Samah | Create a structured glitter eye. | Samah |
| 6 | Dolli | vs. | Ryley | Cover up a tattoo. | Ryley |
| 7 | Jack | vs. | Sophie | Create a full face gradient. | Jack |
| Episode | MUA | MUA | MUA | Challenge | Winner Of Glow Up |
| 8 | Craig | vs. | Sophie | Create a full beat using one colour only. | Sophie |
* ↑ 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

* Ateh Jewel, beauty journalist and diversity campaigner
* Sherri Laurence, make-up department head on Pose
* Les Child, choreographer
* Cate Hall, lead hair and make-up designer on The Crown
* Abby Roberts, social media influencer
* Vanessa Spence, ASOS design director
* Loz Schiavo, make-up designer on Peaky Blinders
* Rankin, photographer and director
* Jonas Blue, DJ and music producer
* Lisa Eldridge, makeup artist

## Episodes

| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Original air date |
| 17 | 1 | "Episode 1" | 20 April 2021 (2021-04-20) |
| 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 ||||
| 18 | 2 | "Episode 2" | 27 April 2021 (2021-04-27) |
| 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 ||||
| 19 | 3 | "Episode 3" | 4 May 2021 (2021-05-04) |
| 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 ||||
| 20 | 4 | "Episode 4" | 11 May 2021 (2021-05-11) |
| 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 ||||
| 21 | 5 | "Episode 5" | 18 May 2021 (2021-05-18) |
| 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 ||||
| 22 | 6 | "Episode 6" | 25 May 2021 (2021-05-25) |
| 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 ||||
| 23 | 7 | "Episode 7" | 1 June 2021 (2021-06-01) |
| 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 ||||
| 24 | 8 | "Episode 8" | 8 June 2021 (2021-06-08) |
| 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 ||||