Bare Face Top Model
The contestants in this contest have a total of 158,285 followers on Instagram and 632,796 followers on Tiktok.
3,069
2,103Existing Title
SEMI-FINAL PUBLIC VOTE WINNER - MERSEYSIDE
Age
18
Height
5'1
Occupation
Salon owner/entrepreneur/ beautician
Interesting Fact
I helped take care of my brother who has a rare brain disease and autism and also opened up my own salon at 18 to create diversity in the beauty Industry.
Existing Title
FINALIST
Age
16
Height
5'8
Occupation
Student
Interesting Fact
I am campaigning for dyslexia awareness, I support the introduction of compulsory screening and improved teacher training. During my campaign I have met with Matt Hancock MP who is trying to facilitate change and improvements through new legislation. My next step is to promote changing the language associated with dyslexia and move from the negative associations to focusing on positive outcomes and increased support. I would like to get my message out across the country and further into the English speaking world so more people can benefit.
Existing Title
FINALIST
Age
26
Height
5'9
Occupation
Solicitor
Interesting Fact
I’m a bit of property nut! I work as a commercial property solicitor, have my own property investment and development company and am an avid watcher of Homes Under the Hammer (or anything else vaguely property related!)
Existing Title
MISS LIVERPOOL 2024 - LIVERPOOL
Age
24
Height
5'5
Occupation
Self Employed
Interesting Fact
An interesting fact about me is the time I’ve spent on my uncle's farm, where I learned the ropes of lambing and caring for livestock. Despite embracing the role of Miss Liverpool and dazzling in elegant dresses, I'm equally at ease rolling up my sleeves and throwing on my wellies.
Age
22
Height
5'6
Occupation
Social Media Consultant & Marketing
Interesting Fact
In my free time I partake in Mixed Martial Arts, and I am a green belt in Karate. Again, I love pushing myself to my limits and seeing how I can better myself both mentally and physically and I encourage people who look up to me to do the same.
Age
26
Height
5ft 5
Occupation
Accountant
Interesting Fact
I’m currently working as full time Accountant, I can speak 3 languages fluently (Portuguese, Punjabi, English and little bit of Spanish), I would also love to learn Japanese in the future. During my spare time I enjoy roller blading and cooking.
Existing Title
FINALIST
Age
19
Height
5'11
Occupation
Student
Interesting Fact
I allowed a young girl to borrow my phone and later that day found out from the Police that she was a vulnerable missing person and i had played a part into helping find her. This truly was one of those random acts of Kindness that made a big difference!
Existing Title
FINALIST
Age
27
Height
5'5
Occupation
Imperial College Masters in Finance Graduate with a First Class Bachelors in Economics
Interesting Fact
I recently founded a natural indie organic cosmetics company - Beautiful Me World ltd. To tackle the unsustainable, unaffordable inorganic beauty regimes and give power to women to be healthy & beautiful with natural products.
Age
18
Height
5ft 4
Occupation
I am currently on my gap year, but next year I will be studying dance, film, tv and radio at university
Interesting Fact
An interesting fact about me is that I used to be a figure skater. I competed for years with my final competition being in Estonia where I represented Great Britain and placed 2nd!
Existing Title
FINALIST
Age
26
Height
5'7
Occupation
Director & Founder of Dream Heritage CIC (a not for profit which leads community heritage projects across the UK to rebuild both heritage & community), Youthworker for Dream Youth, Historic Building Conservationist & Archaeologist
Interesting Fact
I once excavated a site where I found a Viking Longship which had been turned into a house in later times, a Bronze age crouched burial, a henge monument, and iron age round houses!
MISS ENGLAND MAKE UP FREE ROUND VOTED IN TO THE SEMI & NATIONAL FINAL
2 months ago
Blog by Angie Beasley – Director Miss England – Photos by Nathan Bryant and Kam Murali
After almost a month of debating on Miss England social media, the organiser of Miss England Angie Beasley is pleased to announce the make up free round in the next Miss England competition will stay !
Photo by Nathan Bryant L-R Miss England 2021 finalists – Rheanna Cartier who won the Make up Free round in 2021 , Rehema Muthamia Miss England 2021 , & Poppy Gerrard – the top 3 in the make up free round in 2021
Contestants who reach the semi and national final of the next competition can choose to enter the optional make up free round which entails posting a natural make up free image of themselves on their own social media account using the hashtag
#barefacemissengland and walking the Miss England arrivals catwalk, make up free.
“The Miss Englands Bare Face Top Model round is a unique and empowering element of the competition and will remain in the competition as one of the qualifying rounds that contestants can choose to enter as a way of trying to reach the shortlist” said
organiser Angie Beasley. “By showcasing their natural beauty without the aid of makeup, the contestants can
celebrate their individuality and self-confidence. This round also promotes natural &
realistic beauty on social media which I believe is good thing ”.
Photo Melisa Raouf by Kam Murali -Melisa is the only Finalist to enter the whole competition make up free so far. Melisa won the Bare face round in the 2022 final and walked the final catwalk make up free alongside all other contestants wearing make up !
Politics student Melisa Raouf winner of the 2022 Miss England Bare Face round and the only contestant to ever enter the whole Miss England final make up free so far said “I’m so glad to hear that the Miss England makeup-free round is staying! This
round was key in helping me feel confident and empowered in myself, and I’m sure many other girls who participate in the future will feel the same.
I’m truly excited to see how this round continues to evolve, as I believe it’s what sets the Miss England
pageant apart from other pageants—offering a unique opportunity to embrace natural beauty and empowerment.”
The next Miss England semi final takes place at the Grand Station Wolverhampton on Friday 3 rd October 2025 but before them the reigning Miss England , Milla Magee from Newquay Cornwall will be representing England in the 72nd Miss World.
Please Follow Miss England on @missenglandlimited on Instagram, TIKTOK & facebook !
Since the debate began in January about whether this round should stay , the story has been featured in The Times TWICE ,
Daily Express , The Daily Star , The Independent , The Telegraph and lots more publications and on Saturday 1st February Milla Magee Miss England and Afrose Ameen winner of the last Bare Face round in Miss England will be speaking on LBC radio at 8pm about the topic .
Here’s some of the articles which appeared in media
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2 months ago
Tracey Broadway with Milla Magee
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Tracey Broadway – founder of Highborn London
Tracey is the founder of Highborn London , a long distance runner and a Cancer survivor
Follow the inspirational Tracey on Instagram here
Join the Make up Free debate
2 months ago
By Angie Beasley Director Miss England
The next Miss England competition is debating on social media whether to keep it’s Make up Free round which has been running since 2019. The round is held between contestants in the qualifiers where contestants are encouraged to post make up free images of themselves on social media.
The round named “Bare Face Top Model” in the Miss England contest started in 2019 with Love Islands Bomb shell Rebecca Gormley winning the very first national award.
Politics student Melissa Raouf entered the whole competition make up free in 2022 and remains the only contestant to walk the Miss England final catwalk totally make up free as well as winning the award that year in the final.
Melissa said “ I strongly believe the makeup free round should remain a key part of Miss England and even be made compulsory. While pageants are often associated with makeup, glamour, and glitz, this round offers something unique and refreshing: an opportunity for contestants to embrace their natural beauty and feel confident in their own skin. It’s not just empowering for the women competing—it inspires thousands of girls watching to feel comfortable and radiant as they are. For me personally, I used to feel really insecure about even posting a photo without makeup or filters. But this round in Miss England completely changed that. It gave me the confidence to see myself in a new light, to the point where I ended up doing the entire contest without makeup! It brought out a whole new side of me and made me realize how powerful it is to embrace who you truly are. This round isn’t just about natural beauty—it’s about showing the many dimensions of a woman, and that’s something truly worth celebrating and preserving”.
However Miss Manchester Cheshire and Lancashire Organiser Sean Maloney a celebrity make up artist wants the make up free round to go . “ I don’t want the makeup free round at Miss England to stay because I think wearing makeup isn’t always about beautification but about confidence and a general love for cosmetics and the industry. Whether someone is wearing makeup or not shouldn’t be a factor which determines if they become Miss England. Their talent, charisma, fundraising, stage presence and commitment to the system and greater good should be what determines if they win Miss England. Although I think the bare face round is a great way to celebrate natural beauty, I don’t believe this round plays a vital part in determining who should become the next Miss England.”
Mum of two and Miss UK 1996 Rachel Warner said “ I’ve always had mixed feelings on this round as although empowering for some it can be equally daunting for others, especially those who have experienced bullying traumas.
Expressing yourself and presenting yourself as you choose to enables you to be your best version. It’s key as it is important to feel good and to be confident presenting yourself as you feel comfortable .
Angie Beasley , director of Miss England since 2002 said “We brought this round in to promote more of a realistic image on social media and in the competition as a whole ” said Miss England director Angie Beasley .. At the time I was receiving so many entries with filtered images and contestants looked nothing like their entry pictures. We now have our first plus size winner ,natural beauty , qualified lifeguard Milla Magee from Cornwall who’s getting ready for the 72nd Miss World . Milla is a true natural beauty & doesn’t really wear much make up at all even at events .I think the message has got through that we promote natural beauty in the competition so I thought we would have a vote whether to keep this round or not as im not sure if its needed anymore…”
Milla said “The make up free round celebrates the courage to embrace your natural self. It’s a reminder to girls everywhere that true beauty isn’t about meeting expectations—it’s about confidence, authenticity, and being comfortable in your own skin.”
Make up free award winners in Miss England include
2019 – Rebecca Gormley – Newcastle
2021 – Rheanna Cartier – Cotswolds
2022- Melisa Raouf – London
2023- Afrose Ameen -Croydon
So organisers are now running a debate throughout January to vote whether or not to keen the make up free round in …
MISS ENGLAND PODCAST
Manchesters Sean Maloney Celebrtity Make-up artist is featured on the latest Miss England Podcast out now on Spotify . Sean is currently running the Miss Manchester , Lancashire and Cheshire heats for Miss England.
To have your say – comment on our Instagram post
ENDS
PR contact Angie Beasley 07979 742756 – email angie@missengland.info
Top Beauty Trends For the Modern Pageant Queen
4 months ago
Discover the beauty trends that help top pageant queens feel empowered and confident.
Today’s pageants are about more than perfect smiles and killer walks. Increasingly, they’re becoming more about showcasing your most authentic, stunning self — and we’ve got the ultimate insider guide to help you shine from head to toe.
Skincare is the New Makeup
Flawless skin is your number one accessory, and a flawless complexion comes from dedicated skincare. Think multi-step routines that include hydrating serums, targeted treatments, and protective SPF.
Pro tip: Skincare gift sets and bundles are often highly discounted and come with a complete arsenal to keep your skin competition-ready.
Less is More
Modern pageant makeup is all about presenting the most incredible version of yourself. The goal is soft glam that highlights your natural features, subtly defined eyes, and lips that make a statement without stealing the show.
Top tip: Soft, diffused eye looks that create depth without looking overdone are currently trending, along with cream blushes that give you that fresh-from-a-workout flush.
Wellness: The Ultimate Accessory
Modern pageant queens know that true beauty radiates from within, and fitness, nutrition, and mental wellness are just as important as your evening gown.
Top tip: Incorporate holistic practices like yoga, meditation, and balanced nutrition into your prep routine.
Hair That Tells a Story
We’re saying goodbye to stiff pageant updos, and hello to hair that moves and breathes with confidence. Current trends are all about natural-looking styles that show off your personality.
Top tip: Think soft waves, strategic volume, and extensions that blend so perfectly, people won’t even know they’re there. Balayage and soft highlights are also in — they help create dimension that looks absolutely stunning under those bright stage lights.
The Ultimate Pageant Mindset
Remember, a pageant title isn’t just about looking perfect; it’s about feeling confident, empowered, and ready to make a difference. These beauty trends are your secret weapons to not just compete, but to absolutely own the stage.
