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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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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
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