Glow Up Ireland to air on RTÉ in the autumn

Glow Up Ireland is to air on RTÉ 2 this autumn, with Love Island’s Maura Higgins set to present the new series.

A spin-off of the UK show, Glow Up Ireland will see 10 of Ireland’s best amateur make-up artists face challenges in a range of assignments, where they will show their technical know-how, skill, artistry and imagination.

Contestants will be tasked with creating make-up transformations, all taking place in Glow Up HQ, a dedicated studio space. One of the 10 will be crowned Ireland’s next make-up star and will win an opportunity to further their professional career.

“I’m so excited to be the presenter of the first ever Glow Up Ireland,” said Higgins. “Having watched the last few series of the show in the UK, this is such an amazing opportunity, and the fact that this is my first presenting job and it's in Ireland is so overwhelming. It’s such a pinch me moment to be doing this back in my home country.”

The Irish series is being produced by Indiepics and, similar to the UK version, each episode will feature two themed challenges: a professional brief and a creative brief.

The professional brief will involve a guest judge and will be based on the work of professional make-up artists, while the creative brief will test the creativity and interpretation skills of the MUAs.