London Makeup Artist

London Makeup Artist – Film, TV, Commercial & Editorial

Victoria Poland is a London-based makeup artist specialising in commercial, editorial and creative makeup for brands, advertising campaigns, music videos and digital content.

With over 15 years of industry experience, she collaborates with photographers, stylists, creative agencies and production teams to create polished, visually distinctive makeup looks tailored to each project.

Her work spans beauty makeup, fashion-inspired looks, grooming, hair styling and SFX makeup, adapting seamlessly to both natural and highly conceptual creative briefs.

Based in London and available for UK and international projects, Victoria brings a calm, professional approach to studio shoots, branded campaigns and fast-moving creative environments.

Recent London Makeup Work

Recent Makeup projects in London have included the Hirsh Project campaign, shot in London. Hirsh London for Hirsh. Commercial standard makeup for this campaign, highlighting luxury. Another was the wear the damn shorts campaign for Sweaty Betty. Wear the Damn Shorts This was shot at Kennington studios in London.

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London makeup artist Victoria Poland

Contact

For bookings, collaborations or availability enquiries, please get in touch.

Email: vp@victoriapolandmakeup.com

Based in: London, UK

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Clients

As a makeup designer and SFX artist, Victoria has worked across global campaigns and feature productions including major brands and international shoots.

Her experience spans beauty, character, SFX and prosthetic work, with a strong focus on problem-solving on set.

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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

FAQs

What types of makeup projects do you work on?

Victoria works across commercial campaigns, editorial shoots, branded content, music videos and creative productions, tailoring makeup to each project’s visual style and creative direction.

Do you provide both makeup and hair styling?

Yes, services can include both makeup and hair styling depending on the production requirements, helping create cohesive looks for photography, advertising and screen work.

Do you offer SFX and prosthetic makeup?

Yes, experience includes SFX makeup, prosthetics and character-based effects for commercial, film and creative productions.

Do you work with photographers and creative agencies?

Yes, Victoria regularly collaborates with photographers, directors, stylists, brands and creative agencies across editorial and commercial projects.

How do I book a makeup artist in London?

Enquiries can be made through the contact page to discuss project details, shoot dates, creative references and availability.

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

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Just back from a fantastic couple of days learning from the silicone painting master @djmalinowski. I can’t quite believe I achieved such a realistic result. David is so generous with his knowledge and I couldn’t recommend the course more. David provided the head and taught us over two days how to achieve a realistic skin tone. Scroll to see the before! 📸 by @djmalinowski.
Pot Noodle.  Did some nice sweaty makeup on Alex for this fun Ad.  I used my fave Liquide Transpiration by @lemaqpro  Client @potnoodle  Agency @adamandevetbwa  Photographer @saliphotog  1st Assistant @s_ebelewicz  2nd Assistant @myles_bailey  Digi Tech @lisabennettinsta  DOP @arthur_loveday  1st AC @mattfarrant  Gaffer @pearcecrowley  Set Designer @jainaminton  Set Assistant @johannacurrie  Intimacy Coordinator @lupreme__  Casting @camillaarthurcasting  Talent @alexguoo Production @twentytwentyagency Exec Producer @tomagallagher Producer @therealminniecarver
The next character hand in the Pringles campaign was the “Godzilla” hand. I made this with a mixture of silicone and probondo pieces. First I sculpted the texture and then cast the pieces in silicon and made probondo moulds. Using lots of pieces gave the hand the ability to move and probondo is really hard wearing. Scroll along to see test makeup and also the silicon hand sculpt. The wonderful @sallycrouchmakeuphair helped me apply and colour it on the day. Photographed by @tomvanschelven and styled by @mrgammon. Produced by @makingpicturessoho. @pringles
Look out for the new @Pringles campaign shot last year by @tomvanschelven and styled by @mrgammon. I had the absolute pleasure of creating many hands but in this image we have the purple 👾 hand.  It was a challenge to create these long fingers and I made finger extensions using latex mixed with purple acrylic paint. I made the suckers, veins and texture spots using a mixture of probondo and silicone pieces. The amazing @sallycrouchmakeuphair helped me apply on the day. Produced by @makingpicturessoho
Another one from shoot with Photographer @jimfenwick. This was an out of kit effect made using Third Degree. I used a little bit of glue under the silicone to help keep it in place for longer as I find Third Degree doesn’t have much staying power on its own, specially with blood and movement.
I used Maekup’s dried blood and also some Fleet Street Fresh blood which runs but then dries in place.
Stylist @seriousboy1  Producer @rolo_productions