Bare Face

Press release December 2025

After winning the Miss England Bare Face Top Model award and securing a three-month influencer contract with award-winning natural skincare brand SpaVed, Miss Liverpool Paige Loren is determined to use her new platform to spark positive change among young girls across the UK browsing social media.

Photo of Paige make up free at the Miss England 2025 finals- make up free

Paige, who finished 8th overall in the national final, hopes her win will encourage the next generation to feel confident in their natural skin and be more confident about posting natural images of themselves instead of using filters and wearing too much make up.

“I have young cousins who lookup to me. Even Lottie my 7 year old  niece but  knows all about fillers, make up & filters on social media.  I want to try and change the narrative, and I believe it starts with social media. Young girls should feel empowered to go make up free and  post realistic images and accept themselves for who they are,” Paige said.

A Brave Bare-Face Moment at Miss England

When arriving at the Miss England finals held last month at the Grand Station Wolverhampton, Paige admitted she doubted her decision to compete completely make-up-free—especially when surrounded by contestants getting professionally glammed up.

“I did worry if I’d done the right thing when I saw everyone getting their makeup done. But once I walked out on the main stage make-up-free, I felt free. It was empowering as the judges saw the real me.”

Her bold choice paid off. The judges recognised her authenticity, awarding her the Bare Face Top Model title, a round which celebrates natural beauty and confidence from within.

A Model with International Experience

Paige is a part-time model and nail technician, is no stranger to the international stage, having proudly represented England and the UK at Top Model of the World in Egypt and Miss Charm in Vietnam. But this time, she wanted to stand for something different:

Make up Free Catwalk at Miss England by Alan Strutt

“I wanted to be a natural beauty at Miss England, and I’m thrilled it paid off. I might not have won the Miss England title, but being this year’s Bare Face winner means so much to me. If I help even one young girl feel more confident in her natural skin, I’ll have fulfilled my aim.”

About SpaVed – Award-Winning Natural Skincare

As part of her prize, Paige gets a collection of SpaVed Skincare & will collaborate with SpaVed, on social media ,  an award-winning British natural skincare company known for its gentle, effective formulations created with plant-powered ingredients.

Kamini Kapoor , founder of the SpaVed brand said

” At SpaVed, we recognise how significantly beauty expectations can influence confidence, especially for young people navigating an age of filtered imagery and comparison. The Bare Face Top Model initiative offers an important and refreshing counterbalance by highlighting authenticity and natural skin without added layers or perfection.

This year’s round brought meaningful attention to that message. Paige’s choice to compete make-up-free brought a clear focus back to natural skin and honesty on a national stage. Her participation aligns closely with the values behind this collaboration, and we are pleased to support a platform that encourages open, genuine conversations around beauty.

For SpaVed, this partnership extends beyond providing skincare; it reflects our core belief that beauty should feel accessible, honest and free from pressure. Working alongside Miss England allows us to contribute to a movement that promotes a kinder, more balanced understanding of what it means to feel comfortable in one’s own skin.”

The Bare Face Top Model Catwalk at Miss England 2025 was held at the Grand Station Wolverhampton – photo by Alan Strutt Top by Aftershock

NOTE FOR EDITORS 

About Miss England’s Bare Face round  Contestants who reach the semi and national final of the Miss England competition are encouraged to post an image of themselves on social media completely make up free writing how they feel about showcasing themselves in such a natural way and do a final catwalk on arrival Bare Faced for the judges.   See this years entries https://www.missengland.info/qualifiers/miss-england-make-up-free/

More about Spaved 

SpaVed’s products are designed to support healthy, glowing skin without harsh chemicals, making the brand a perfect fit for a campaign promoting authenticity and natural beauty.

SpaVed was recently recognised for excellence in holistic, sustainable skincare—further enhancing the impact Paige hopes to make during her ambassador role.

www.spa-ved.com

ENDS

For more images and to interview Paige please contact [email protected]

PRESS RELEASE – November 2025

The Miss England Bare Face round has once again proved hugely popular, with all 30 national finalists proudly submitting their makeup-free images, now live on the Miss England website.

On day two of the Miss England Grand Final, contestants will arrive completely makeup-free and take part in a natural catwalk presentation before continuing with their rehearsals for the main show. Each finalist will be invited to wear a black vest top supplied by Aftershock London, with their hair tied back to ensure the emphasis remains on pure, natural beauty.

“The judges are looking for a top model — someone with a great complexion, outstanding features, good bone structure and unmistakable natural beauty,” says Angie Beasley, founder of the Bare Face round and Miss England Director.

This year, all thirty finalists will receive a skincare gift from award-winning natural beauty brand SpaVed. The winner of the Bare Face Top Model round will also be invited to become a SpaVed online influencer for three months, receiving a curated collection of skincare products.

The Bare Face Top Model winner will be announced during the Miss England final and will be fast-tracked straight into the Final 12 of Miss England 2025.

The Miss England Grand Final is being held over two days held at the Grand Station Wolverhampton on November 20^th & 21^st for tickets visit www.grandstation.co.uk/missengland 

One winner will be crowned on Friday 21st November evening who will then go forward to the 73rd Miss World final.

View the Finalists profiles Makeup-Free by clicking this image  >

Miss England Bare Face 2025

About SpaVed:

https://www.spa-ved.com/

About Aftershock

www.aftershockplc.com

ENDS

Miss Leicestershire, Grace Richardson, has vowed not to let a recent foot injury stop her from pursuing her mission to inspire and empower young people across the region.

The 20-year-old dancer, who is currently preparing for the next stage of her Miss England journey, has sustained a stress fracture to the fourth metatarsal in her foot.  The injury means she will be wearing a medical boot for the next 2–3 weeks and unable to compete in the physically demanding sports round of the competition.

Despite this setback, Grace is determined to continue with the competition and remain focused on her purpose to use her platform to educate young people and shine a light on her Beauty With A Purpose project, Every Drop Counts.

“I may be sidelined from the sports round, but I refuse tolet this injury sideline my mission,” said Grace. “I want to
show that challenges don’t define us – how we respond to them does. My goal has always been to inspire resilience in young people, and this is my chance to live that message.”

As a dedicated dancer, Grace is no stranger to discipline and determination, qualities she says will see her through recovery. “It’s  frustrating not to be on my feet in the wayI’d like, but I’m still standing strong in every other sense,” she added.

Grace with her parents at the recent Leicester Curry Awards

She will continue to take part in the competition’s remaining rounds, advocating for her cause and proving that true strength lies not just in physical ability, but in character and perseverance.