One of the most renowned championships as part of the BEAUTY FORUM Festival: At the International Masters Award Make-up, selected participants present their creativity, precision and artistic signature at the highest level.
Competition: October 25, 2026
The competition is aimed at trained beauticians, make-up artists and visagistes who would like to present their skills in a professional and international setting.
The liquid metallic make-up look represents modern shine and futuristic elegance. Liquid, metallic textures on the eyes, lips and complexion create intense light reflections and a multidimensional effect.
From subtle metallic highlights to dramatic chrome-like accents, this theme offers plenty of creative scope. Silver, gold, copper or chrome tones give the look depth and expressiveness and make the skin appear sculptural and elegant.
The combination with transparent textures, gloss or matt contrasts reinforces the modern character of this look. Especially on the eyelids and lips, Liquid Metallic creates a flowing, multidimensional effect that makes movement and light reflections visible.
The theme Liquid Metallic demands innovative looks, strong concept ideas and precise implementation. The championship provides a stage for exceptional makeup artistry and real visibility in the industry.
Anyone with training in cosmetics or visagism who applies with complete application documents on time can take part.
Please submit your documents completely. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
The “after” photos should be taken professionally and under studio conditions. Daylight photographs are not accepted.
The following recommendations and organizational framework apply for a convincing presentation on stage.
37th International Masters Award Make-up 2026 · October 25, 2026
Michaela Burkert is a certified make-up artist, professional and medical beautician and pigmentation specialist. In 2023 she founded her studio MM Studio Be Yourself in Schwandorf. Her focus areas are professional make-up, cosmetics, skin aesthetics and, more recently, permanent make-up. She also teaches make-up, visagism and skin consultation at the HWK (Chamber of Crafts) and at adult education centres (VHS).
In 2025 she won second place at the BEAUTY FORUM International Make-up Championship with her look “Peach Blossom”. She is also part of a voluntary project in which she works as a make-up artist for people with cancer.
What does make-up mean to me:“To me, make-up is a fine balance of creativity and individuality – a refined play with colours and the art of using colour and structure to create a very personal form of expression.”
Anna-Maria Wolf combines more than 30 years of experience with a passion for timeless beauty. As a make-up artist, hairstylist, lecturer and BEAUTY FORUM author, she has worked with Dior and CHANEL, among others, and shares her knowledge on stages, in workshops and in seminars.
What does make-up mean to me:“To me, make-up means everything! It is my passion, my creativity and the art of picking up trends without losing sight of your own personality.”
I am Sandra Zveaghintev, an award-winning make-up artist, beauty expert and trainer with my own studio in Mindelheim. I work with celebrities, well-known brands and models, as well as for fashion shows and professional shoots. My trademark is precise, expressive looks that do not just follow trends but combine creative visions with the individual personality. With passion, sensitivity and a trained eye, I stand for the highest technical and creative quality.
What does make-up mean to me:“To me, make-up means self-love and self-confidence: emphasising a person’s individual beauty and personality with precision and sensitivity, expressing yourself creatively and confidently showing who you really are.”
Oliver Hänisch knows his craft. He has taken part in make-up championships and international competitions himself and has received numerous awards.
For many years he has been a fixture of the Beauty Forum Make-up Artist Awards. He also works for RTL and ZDF, among others, and has already been part of major productions such as the Bambi Awards, the Helene Fischer Show, Berlin Fashion Week and numerous celebrities.
With his great know-how and a great deal of sensitivity, make-up artist Oliver Hänisch brings out the natural beauty of every model.
What does make-up mean to me:“Make-up is the beautification of a person’s outer appearance, using decorative cosmetics to let inner beauty shine.”
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