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 artist7th 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

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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 EpisodeMUAChallengeEliminated1Nicvs.Samah Create a clumpy lash.Nic2Elliottvs.Samah Produce a red jewelled lip look.Elliott3Alexvs.Xavi Execute a timeless blue smokey eye.Xavi4Alexvs.Samah Create a pop art lip.Alex5Dollivs.Samah Create a structured glitter eye.Samah6 Dolli vs. Ryley Cover up a tattoo.Ryley7 Jack vs. Sophie Create a full face gradient.JackEpisodeMUAChallengeWinner Of Glow Up8Craigvs.Sophie Create a full beat using one colour only.Sophie

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

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