London Makeup Artist

London Makeup Artist – Film, TV, Commercial & Editorial

Victoria Poland is a London-based makeup artist with over 15 years of experience working across film, television, commercial campaigns and editorial productions.

Her work focuses on character-led makeup that supports storytelling on screen and in print, collaborating closely with directors, photographers and creative teams.

She is experienced in both beauty and technical makeup, including SFX and prosthetics, adapting her approach to suit each production’s visual requirements.

Based in London, she works across UK and international shoots, bringing a calm, reliable presence to fast-paced production environments.

Learn more about Victoria or explore selected projects below.

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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 does a London makeup artist do?

A professional makeup artist works across film, television, commercial and editorial productions to create character-driven and camera-ready looks.

Do you work on both film and commercial projects?

Yes, Victoria works across film, TV, advertising campaigns and editorial shoots in London and internationally.

Are you also an SFX makeup artist?

Yes, her work includes SFX makeup, prosthetics and character effects for screen and commercial production.

How do I book a makeup artist in London?

You can enquire via the contact page to discuss availability, creative direction and production details.

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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
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