…Researched and contributed by Judah Olanisebee.
Miss England models are set to break barriers by going make-up free down the catwalk, marking the first-ever make-up free beauty pageant in Britain.
The Miss London and South East 2023 event, featuring women competing make-up free, will take place next month.
The move comes as previous beauty queens submitted snaps without filters or editing, but this will be the first time a regional heat features bare-faced girls, making it the UK’s first make-up free pageant.
Organisers claim that the concept will empower women, boost confidence and promote a more realistic body image.
All 34 competitors will participate in the auditions, semi-final photoshoot and final catwalk without wearing make-up. Reigning Miss London Anjali Sinha, 23, expressed her excitement about the make-up free contest, saying, “It empowers us all very deeply and reinforces the idea of loving ourselves truly.”
She added that the competition allows all of the contestants to embrace their true beauty, make-up free and unfiltered.
Angie Beasley, the director of Miss England, hopes that the pageant will promote natural beauty to the younger generation.
The move is a significant departure from traditional beauty pageants that have been criticised for perpetuating unrealistic beauty standards.
The decision to go bare-faced is a bold statement that challenges the beauty industry’s conventions and ideals.
In a world where social media is filled with airbrushed images and filters, the Miss England make-up free pageant is a refreshing change.
The move is set to empower women and promote body positivity.
It is hoped that this will inspire other beauty pageants and events to follow suit and embrace natural beauty.
The upcoming competition promises to be a landmark event in British beauty pageant history, sending a powerful message about the importance of self-love and confidence.