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Self - Judge is a fictional character portrayed by Val Garland in the TV series Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star.
They appear in 40 episodes out of a total of 46 aired so far and have accumulated 1334 positive votes.
Self - Judge is also portrayed by Dominic C. Skinner.

Self - Judge

by Val Garland

character

Episodes40

  • 6.7
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    Magazine Beauty Editorial
    episode S1.E1 march 2019
    The competitors are challenged to produce a look which fits the 'rebellion' brief for a Marie Claire photo shoot. The final part pits the Make Up Artist (MUA) against each other, and their creative brief is "What does beauty mean the them"
  • 6.3
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    Movie Prosthetics
    episode S1.E2 march 2019
    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.
  • 6.9
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    Social Media
    episode S1.E3 march 2019
    Food flies and tears flow with social-media video challenges that include using edibles as makeup and applying a full face while blindfolded.
  • 6.8
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    Red Carpet
    episode S1.E4 march 2019
    Glamour rules when creating camera-ready looks for celebrities, but soon it's back to black - and white - for an artistic monochromatic assignment.
  • 6.9
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    West End Theatre
    episode S1.E5 april 2019
    The artists explore gender transformation and more through makeup and try to master the art of theatrical drag backstage at the musical "Kinky Boots."
  • 6.3
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    London Fashion Week
    episode S1.E6 april 2019
    Style and precision matter when the players paint under pressure for a runway show and produce makeup palettes to complement a designer collection.
  • 4.8
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    Semi-Final
    episode S1.E7 april 2019
    The semifinalists create elaborate looks inspired by their signature songs and flex their retro makeup muscles with old friends on Carnaby Street.
  • 6.8
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    The Final
    episode S1.E8 april 2019
    Before the ultimate face-off, the finalists go big with editorial makeup for Hunger magazine and futuristic faces reflecting their fondest hopes.
  • 7.2
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    Ad Campaign
    episode S2.E1 may 2020
    10 aspiring make-up artists compete as the hit BBC Three series returns. First up, they are asked to work on an advertising campaign for JD Sports. The creative brief is based on their identity.
  • 7.4
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    Fashion Week
    episode S2.E2 may 2020
    The 9 MUAs hit London Fashion Week to do the make-up for a successful brand. Back at HQ the creative brief challenges them to create a look representing their icon. Realistic freckles are the skill drill for the elimination Face-Off.
  • 7.3
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    Theater Makeup: "The Lion King"
    episode S2.E3 may 2020
    The 8 remaining contestants take on the world of theatrical make-up at London's West End smash hit The Lion King. In Glow Up HQ they create a look that reveals more than it hides. The weakest two MUAs Face-Off.
  • 7.4
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    Fashion Editorial
    episode S2.E4 june 2020
    The 6 MUAs are thrown into the glossy world of fashion editorials - booked on a job for gay magazine, Attitude. Michelle Visage gives them a Creative Brief inspired by club culture. The Face-Off blends 3 colours to create a temple drape.
  • 7.4
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    Special Effects
    episode S2.E5 june 2020
    Can these contenders cut it? They better brush up on realistic bruises for the TV medical drama "Holby City" before they conjure nightmares in paint.
  • 7.1
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    Strictly Come Dancing
    episode S2.E6 june 2020
    Stacey returns to her favourite dancefloor and the MUAs battle it out in Britain's most famous ballroom at Strictly Come Dancing (2004). It's Movie Week and the contestants are asked to design make-up for characters and create a super hero.
  • 7.5
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    Beauty Editorial (Semi-Final)
    episode S2.E7 june 2020
    The mission: Make a splash with futuristic faces shot in a water tank for Rankin's Hunger magazine, then get inspired by one of the four elements.
  • 8
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    The Finale: A Master Class at Harrods
    episode S2.E8 july 2020
    All eyes are on the prize. The competition climaxes as the finalists lead master classes at Harrods and picture their evolution. A winner is picked.
  • 7
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    Beauty Campaign
    episode S3.E1 april 2021
    The make-up competition returns for a third series. The MUA class of 2021 are set their first Professional Assignment - a beauty campaign for high street retailer Superdrug and Creative Brief - a unique look that tells a story.
  • 7
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    TV Makeup: POSE
    episode S3.E2 april 2021
    The 9 remaining MUAs enter the world of film and television make-up as they come up with looks for the third season of Pose (2018). Back at the Glow Up Studio they are asked to create a look that represents what freedom means to them.
  • 6.9
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    Period Makeup: The Crown
    episode S3.E3 may 2021
    The contestants go back in time to create period looks for television drama The Crown (2016). Back at the studio, the MUA's must impress the judges by turning their models into art. A blue smokey eye is the eliminator.
  • 6.8
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    Social Media: TikTok
    episode S3.E4 may 2021
    The 7 remaining MUAs enter the lucrative world of social media make-up creating fun and impactful looks for Tik Tok. This week's Creative Brief asks them to create a look based on a face filter. A pop art lip is the eliminator.
  • 7.2
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    Online Fashion Editorial
    episode S3.E5 may 2021
    The 6 remaining MUAs are asked to do the make-up on a photo shoot for global online retailer ASOS. The Creative Brief is to create a look that is out of this world. The eliminator is a structured glitter eye.
  • 7.4
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    Special Effects: Peaky Blinders
    episode S3.E6 may 2021
    The MUAs enter the world of special effects, creating looks from an iconic fight scene in Peaky Blinders. At Glow Up studios, they must impress with their 7 deadly sins inspired transformation. Covering a tattoo is the Face Off eliminator.
  • 7.2
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    Music Video
    episode S3.E7 june 2021
    The 4 remaining MUAs are asked to create looks for a music video. Back at Glow Up Studios they are challenged to create looks inspired by a guilty pleasure. The Face Off eliminator is a full face gradient.
  • 7.7
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    The Finale: A Masterclass
    episode S3.E8 june 2021
    The final three must make their make with high-pressure master classes. Unstoppable statements and flawless faces will send only one to the top.
  • 6.8
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    Social Media Campaign
    episode S4.E1 august 2022
    The make-up competition returns for a 4th series. The 10 hopefuls face their first assignment, a social media campaign for a fitness and sport brand and then produce make-up transformations back at the Glow Up studios.
  • 7.1
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    Theatre Make-Up: Cirque Du Soleil
    episode S4.E2 august 2022
    The 9 remaining MUAs tackle stage make-up for a live performance by Cirque du Soleil at the Royal Albert Hall. Then at Glow Up Studios, they channel the weird and the wonderful in an ambitious body paint brief.
  • 6.9
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    TV Special Effects: Doctor Who
    episode S4.E3 august 2022
    The MUAs try their hand at special effects, creating alien characters for Doctor Who, based around the Doctor's recent nemeses Swarm and Azure. The Creative Brief asks them to create a character from an experiment gone wrong.
  • 6.9
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    H&M Beauty Campaign
    episode S4.E4 august 2022
    The artists create summer party looks for an H&M international online campaign, then must create a conceptual look that tells the story of a pivotal moment of change in their lives.
  • 6.6
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    Magazine Editorial Shoot
    episode S4.E5 august 2022
    A photo shoot for Rolling Stone UK has the challengers creating faces fit for a 90s-inspired rave before trying to wow the judges with 3D statues.
  • 7.5
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    Digital Make-Up: Instagram Filters
    episode S4.E6 june 2022
    Hosted by Maya Jama. The five remaining MUAs take on digital make-up filters for social media platform Instagram and produce Avatar-inspired transformations at Glow Up Studios.
  • 6.8
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    London Fashion Week
    episode S4.E7 june 2022
    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.
  • 6.1
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    The Finale: Masterclasses
    episode S4.E8 june 2022
    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.
  • 7.5
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    Episode #5.1
    episode S5.E1 may 2023
    Glow Up is back with a brand new host in Leomie Anderson. Ten make-up artists compete to impress on set at one of Netflix's biggest dramas Bridgerton and the next day they produce revealing make-up transformations at the Glow Up Studios.
  • 7.2
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    Episode #5.2
    episode S5.E2 may 2023
    The 9 remaining make-up artists aim to impress celebrity make-up artist Patrick Ta on a beauty campaign for global brand Sephora, before showing off their hometowns in the creative brief.
  • 6.8
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    Episode #5.3
    episode S5.E3 may 2023
    The 8 remaining MUA's get spooked on the set of BBC comedy Ghosts, trying to work in pairs to create plague victims. Back at the Glow Up Studios, their special FX skills are tested with looks based on zodiac signs.
  • 7
    /10

    Episode #5.4
    episode S5.E4 may 2023
    In a 1st for Glow Up, the MUAs go live on TikTok showcasing make-up tips and tricks with social media sensation P.Louise. Back at Glow Up studios, the judges want to see looks inspired by the MUAs tribes, lifestyles and culture.
  • 5.5
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    Episode #5.5
    episode S5.E5 may 2023
    This week's competition enters the metaverse as 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.
  • 7.2
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    Episode #5.6
    episode S5.E6 june 2023
    It's drag week on Glow Up. Under the watchful eye of Drag Race's Trixie Mattel, it's the MUAs' toughest challenge yet, working on well-known drag artists. The following day at HQ the MUA's are asked to showcase their own drag persona.
  • 7.3
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    Episode #5.7
    episode S5.E7 june 2023
    At the Brit Awards, celebrity MUA Hector Espinal judges the MUAs as they attempt to get celebs red carpet-ready. In the studio, for their semi-final creative brief, the MUAs must produce looks showcasing their greatest hits.
  • 8.4
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    Episode #5.8
    episode S5.E8 june 2023
    The four remaining MUAs' final assignment: a masterclass in front of the Kardashians' MUA, Hrush Achemyan and other industry experts at Harvey Nicks. Who will be crowned Britain's Next Make-Up Star?

Best moments10

  • 6.9
    /10
    5% of the votes

    H&M Beauty Campaign
    episode S4.E4 august 2022
    The artists create summer party looks for an H&M international online campaign, then must create a conceptual look that tells the story of a pivotal moment of change in their lives.
  • 6.9
    /10
    5% of the votes

    TV Special Effects: Doctor Who
    episode S4.E3 august 2022
    The MUAs try their hand at special effects, creating alien characters for Doctor Who, based around the Doctor's recent nemeses Swarm and Azure. The Creative Brief asks them to create a character from an experiment gone wrong.
  • 6.8
    /10
    4% of the votes

    Social Media Campaign
    episode S4.E1 august 2022
    The make-up competition returns for a 4th series. The 10 hopefuls face their first assignment, a social media campaign for a fitness and sport brand and then produce make-up transformations back at the Glow Up studios.
  • 7.1
    /10
    4% of the votes

    Theatre Make-Up: Cirque Du Soleil
    episode S4.E2 august 2022
    The 9 remaining MUAs tackle stage make-up for a live performance by Cirque du Soleil at the Royal Albert Hall. Then at Glow Up Studios, they channel the weird and the wonderful in an ambitious body paint brief.
  • 7.5
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Episode #5.1
    episode S5.E1 may 2023
    Glow Up is back with a brand new host in Leomie Anderson. Ten make-up artists compete to impress on set at one of Netflix's biggest dramas Bridgerton and the next day they produce revealing make-up transformations at the Glow Up Studios.
  • 6.6
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Magazine Editorial Shoot
    episode S4.E5 august 2022
    A photo shoot for Rolling Stone UK has the challengers creating faces fit for a 90s-inspired rave before trying to wow the judges with 3D statues.
  • 6.8
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Episode #5.3
    episode S5.E3 may 2023
    The 8 remaining MUA's get spooked on the set of BBC comedy Ghosts, trying to work in pairs to create plague victims. Back at the Glow Up Studios, their special FX skills are tested with looks based on zodiac signs.
  • 7.3
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Episode #5.7
    episode S5.E7 june 2023
    At the Brit Awards, celebrity MUA Hector Espinal judges the MUAs as they attempt to get celebs red carpet-ready. In the studio, for their semi-final creative brief, the MUAs must produce looks showcasing their greatest hits.
  • 7
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Episode #5.4
    episode S5.E4 may 2023
    In a 1st for Glow Up, the MUAs go live on TikTok showcasing make-up tips and tricks with social media sensation P.Louise. Back at Glow Up studios, the judges want to see looks inspired by the MUAs tribes, lifestyles and culture.
  • 7.2
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Episode #5.2
    episode S5.E2 may 2023
    The 9 remaining make-up artists aim to impress celebrity make-up artist Patrick Ta on a beauty campaign for global brand Sephora, before showing off their hometowns in the creative brief.

Votes per episode

season
  • Season 1
  • Season 2
  • Season 3
  • Season 4
  • Season 5
Season 1
42
E1
38
E2
12
E3
13
E4
12
E5
6
E6
12
E7
10
E8
Season 2
96
E1
5
E2
25
E3
10
E4
5
E5
17
E6
27
E7
8
E8
Season 3
21
E1
13
E2
5
E3
3
E4
6
E5
17
E6
30
E7
0
E8
Season 4
157
E1
112
E2
110
E3
131
E4
94
E5
56
E6
24
E7
15
E8
Season 5
47
E1
27
E2
38
E3
27
E4
10
E5
17
E6
19
E7
17
E8
Season 6
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E1
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E2
--
E3
--
E4
--
E5
--
E6