Ep 5. Special Effects

In Glow Up season 2 episode 5, titled "Special Effects," the contestants are tasked with creating high-impact makeup looks inspired by iconic movie monsters. The episode starts with the contestants meeting host Maya Jama and judges Dominic Skinner and Val Garland in the studio, where they learn about the challenge they will be facing.

The judges explain that special effects makeup is an important part of the film industry, as it helps bring characters and creatures to life on the big screen. To test their skills in this area, the artists are given only 90 minutes to create a movie monster-inspired look that showcases their mastery of the techniques and tools involved in special effects makeup.

With the clock ticking, the contestants immediately get to work, sketching out their designs and selecting the products and tools they will need to create their looks. Some artists choose to focus on classic movie monsters like vampires, werewolves, and zombies, while others opt for more unexpected sources of inspiration, such as sea creatures and insects.

As the contestants work, the judges circulate among them, offering guidance and advice to help them refine their techniques and bring their visions to life. They take note of the artists' attention to detail, their use of color and texture, and their ability to create realistic-looking prosthetics and other special effects.

As the time runs out, the artists scramble to put the finishing touches on their looks, applying final coats of paint, prosthetics, and other details. When the timer goes off, they step back to let the judges evaluate their work.

In the final judging, the contestants present their looks one by one, explaining the inspiration behind their designs and showcasing the techniques and products they used to create them. The judges examine each look closely, evaluating everything from the placement and accuracy of prosthetics to the use of color and texture in the makeup application.

After careful consideration, the judges declare a winner and a bottom two, sending one artist home and keeping the rest to face another challenge in the competition. Throughout the episode, viewers get a glimpse into the world of special effects makeup, learning about the skills and creativity required to excel in this exciting field.