About

About Victoria Poland – Makeup Artist & SFX Designer

Using makeup to tell a story has been at the heart of Victoria’s career since her early work on films such as Edge of Tomorrow and Anna Karenina. Now a London-based makeup artist with over 15 years of industry experience, she works across film, commercial and advertising, bringing a thoughtful, design-led approach to every project.

Known for her calm, adaptable approach on set and her ability to meet complex briefs, no challenge is too technical, unusual or ambitious.

When not on set, Victoria can usually be found throwing shapes on the potter’s wheel, exploring galleries, travelling to far-flung places, cooking, or listening to live music.

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Clients

As a makeup designer and SFX artist, Victoria has built a diverse skill set spanning beauty, character, and prosthetic work. She has collaborated with award-winning photographers and created makeup for global brands such as Virgin Atlantic, easyJet, British Airways, Amazon, Puma, Nike, and New Balance.

From crafting realistic SFX shingles on location in Ecuador and China to developing waterproof makeup for major international campaigns, Victoria thrives on creative problem solving.

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Photographers

Andy Glass, Andy Lo Po, Adam Hinton, Dylan Collard, Em Cole, Erik Almas, Felicity Crawshaw, George Logan, James Loveday, James Williamson, Julian Ward, Kate Peters, Kell Mitchell, Lewis Khan, Mads Perch, Nick Dolding, Paul Calver, Sebastian Nevols, Simon Webb, Spencer Murphy, Todd Anthony, Tom Van Shelven, Wade Brothers

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SFX & Creative Makeup Artist 🎨 | Bringing characters to life with special effects & natural looks ✨ | Stills 📸 | Commercials 🎥

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I hope no one finds this upsetting. Lovely shoot with @jimfenwick, @rolo_productions, @seriousboy1, @annabelleyb for a pharmaceutical company. Had to create ballet feet and used some of my fave products “scar”, “dried blood”, both by the legendary David Stoneman, the @kryolan bruise wheel and grease pallette. Scroll along for more gory pictures of my “foot fingers” as my sister calls them. Thanks @aimes_01
And that’s my 2025 work year wrapped! From Quito to Marrakech, the Amalfi Coast and Shanghai, it’s been a year of unforgettable trips, dream clients and incredible collaborations. Thank you to everyone who booked, recommended and supported me this year — I’m feeling very lucky and grateful. Here’s to more in 2026.
Last look for the incredible shoot with @caracormack_ . I wanted to have a back up wig for our female bodybuilder so I dashed to Paks for a cheap blonde wig. The only one in budget was straight and didn’t have much volume. I took it home and using Velcro rollers put a set in the hair. I put the wig under a plastic bag and steamed the wig for a couple of minutes. Left it to dry and when I took the rollers out I had bouncy curls. I then back combed the life out of it and also put a bit of root in using colour mousse sprays so it looked a bit more realistic and less cheap. A tonne of Bastiste took the shine off. Keep swiping to see my terrible pics of the process. Must get better at this!  Creative Direction/ Photography @caracormack_
BTS shot and edited by @mishapanxv
Drinks Stylist - @aliceostan
MUA - @chamiltonpro
Hair / SFX - @victoriapolandmakeup
Hair / SFX Assistant - @loisharperbeauty
Wardrobe Stylist -@mairjoint_stylist
Wardrobe Assistant - @Elsie_vincent Movement Director - @theweirdbird
Set and Props - @ma_gent Props Stylist - @mrluisperal
Casting Agent - @cbacasting
Talent - @rebeccawarren and @elliott_minnett
Producer and beyond - @jamesbrewerphoto
Assistant - @hudsonjrippon
Digi Op - @sarah.wilso.n
Gaffer - @connortegan
Agent - @headofphotochris @kodemedia
It’s with much satisfaction that I am sharing some more images from collaboration with the super cool @caracormack_. I used a synthetic wig from @am_thewigstore so we could get great volume. I was really happy with the colour and how it suited the amazing @rebeccawarren. We made sure we kept Rebecca’s skin shining with baby oil to really show off her incredible muscles.  Creative Direction/ Photography @caracormack_
BTS shot and edited by @mishapanxv
Drinks Stylist - @aliceostan
MUA - @chamiltonpro
Hair / SFX - @victoriapolandmakeup
Hair / SFX Assistant - @loisharperbeauty
Wardrobe Stylist -@mairjoint_stylist
Wardrobe Assistant - @Elsie_vincent Movement Director - @theweirdbird
Set and Props - @ma_gent Props Stylist - @mrluisperal
Casting Agent - @cbacasting
Talent - @rebeccawarren and @elliott_minnett
Producer and beyond - @jamesbrewerphoto
Assistant - @hudsonjrippon
Digi Op - @sarah.wilso.n
Gaffer - @connortegan
Agent - @headofphotochris @kodemedia
HOT STUFF! The dreamy @caracormack_ had a vision for this incredible shoot supported by @malibu_rum.
To create this look I made several stencils out of acetate that I cut out with a craft knife. I didn’t know exactly how big our bodybuilder @elliott_minnet’s back was going to be and it needed to be the right size. I then airbrushed tan makeup and also my favourite Sunburn spray in Pinky by Maekup over the stencil, let it dry and then voila! Then we followed that with a spritz of baby oil mixed in with water. I also put a cheeky tan line near his bathers. I sourced the wig from @am_thewigstore. Thank you so much to Kelly for your help. The wig was steamed with some rollers in to create some movement.  Creative Direction/ Photography @caracormack_
Drinks Stylist - @aliceostan
MUA - @chamiltonpro
Hair / SFX - @victoriapolandmakeup
Hair / SFX Assistant - @loisharperbeauty
Wardrobe Stylist - @mairjoint_stylist Wardrobe Assistant - @Elsie_vincent Movement Director - @theweirdbird
Set and Props - @ma_gent
Props Stylist - @mrluisperal
Casting Agent - @cbacasting
Talent - elliott_minnett
Producer and beyond - @jamesbrewerphoto
BTS shot and edited by @mishapanxv
Assistant - @hudsonjrippon
Digi Op -@sarah.wilso.n
Gaffer - @connortegan
Agent - @headofphotochris @kodemedia
Retouch - @retouchedbyadam
What a joy to work on this sun drenched, camp shoot from the creative mind of @caracormack_

We all had a blast creating these @malibu drinking characters. Can’t wait to show you the images but here’s a little teaser!  Creative Direction/ Photography @caracormack_
BTS shot and edited by @mishapanxv
Drinks Stylist - @aliceostan
MUA - @chamiltonpro
Hair / SFX - @victoriapolandmakeup
Hair / SFX Assistant - @loisharperbeauty
Wardrobe Stylist -@mairjoint_stylist
Wardrobe Assistant - @Elsie_vincent Movement Director - @theweirdbird
Set and Props - @ma_gent Props Stylist - @mrluisperal
Casting Agent - @cbacasting
Talent - @rebeccawarren and elliott_minnett
Producer and beyond - @jamesbrewerphoto
Assistant - @hudsonjrippon
Digi Op - @sarah.wilso.n
Gaffer - @connortegan
Agent - @headofphotochris @kodemedia