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Creative talent
Find out who won the five categories of the Professional Beauty London Make-up Competition 2023
Both student and professional make-up artists (MUAs) had their brushes at the ready and put their skills to the test to be crowned winners at Professional Beauty London’s 2023 Make-Up Competition.
The competition, directed by leading MUA Lan Nguyen Grealis, saw make-up artists compete in five categories over two-days, each showcasing the skills it takes to become a top name in the industry.
On Sunday, March 5, MUAs competed in the Bodypainting category, with looks centred around the theme of “The greatest painters of our time”, the Editorial category, where competitors created iconic show looks inspired by “Savage Beauty – Alexander McQueen”, and the Film category, where MUAs were asked to create a modern character from cartoon franchise Disney.
On Monday, MUAs were tasked with creating a classic bridal look in the Bridal category.
There was also a category which took place off the floor – the Image Award, with a theme of “Life in colour”.
Editorial Winner: Katy Gerrans
Film Winner: Ruby Gaffney
Bridal Winner: Elena Dragomir
Image Winner: Jessie Hawkins
Bodypaint Winner: Nicola Arnold
Thank you to the Make-up Competition judges: Armand Beasley, Yong-Chin Breslin, Martin Carter, Phyllis Cohen, Yasmin Heinz, Jennifer Jane, Diana Kennedy James Mac, Tanya Noor, Emma Rutherford, Jo Sugar and Louise Young.
Thank you to all the brands who donated gifts for the winners: Batiste Hair, Earthy Nails,Egyptian Magic, Elemis, The Gruff Stuff, Kryolan, Loella Cosmetics, Max Factor, Sculpted by Aimee, Seoulista Beauty, Studio London by Superdrug, and Walford Richards Designs.