The theme is fashion, and celebrity fashion designer Colin Horgan is the guest judge. Originally from Kerry, Colin's work has been worn by Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Halsey, Rita Ora, Nicki Minaj and many more celebrities.

The nine remaining make-up artists are challenged to rummage through a selection of pre-owned or up-cycled objects for a sustainable Tik Tok challenge, and Ireland's biggest beauty influencer, Keilidh Cashell, is the guest judge.

The guest judge is Michèle Burke, an LA-based Oscar-winning make-up artist. In this challenge the remaining eight artists are asked to create modern-day versions of some of Michèle's most memorable film characters.

The theme of the week is drag, and at the half-way point of the competition, the make-up artists are out to impress the judges including trailblazer and drag queen royalty Panti Bliss, who is joining Cathyanne and Emma as guest judge.

Appearing as guest judge is London-based celebrity make-up artist SJ Wai O'Flynn. For the industry challenge, SJ asks the remaining six make-up artists to create a high-end glam red carpet look.

The remaining five contestants are put through their paces by guest judge Tom McInerney, and are tasked with a prosthetics challenge creating complex characters from Irish myth and legend. For the creative brief, the theme is `Once Upon A Time'.