Pop-Mart Dreams Set to Take Over KLIBW 2025 Makeup Competition

KLIBW 2025 Makeup Competition is open for registration!

KL International Beauty Week 2025 is gearing up for one of its most exciting highlights yet: the Makeup Competition, happening on 26 October 2025 at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre. Known for spotlighting talent and creativity, the contest is back to discover the next rising star and celebrate self-expression through beauty.

This year’s theme, Your Ideal Pop-Mart, invites participants to channel collectable culture into makeup artistry. Think candy-bright palettes, toy-inspired contours, and the kind of playful, hyper-stylish looks that make people stop scrolling and start staring.

The Stage for Creativity

The competition will welcome both beginner and professional MUAs to battle it out in a one-hour session. Participants may work on themselves or a model; either way, the challenge is to deliver a finished look that transforms the theme into wearable art.

The Pop-Mart concept is intentionally open-ended. Some contestants might explore toy-store nostalgia; others may channel consumer-culture aesthetics into couture-level artistry. What matters is how contestants combine creativity, technical skill, and originality in front of the judges.

What the Judges Will Be Looking For

Judges will score each look based on creativity, technique, use of colour, interpretation of the theme, and overall finish. Beyond polish, they’ll also be looking for storytelling — the ability to take an idea and make it come alive through makeup. Bold textures, 3-D techniques, and vibrant exaggerations are likely to catch their eye.

One of the things that makes the KLIBW Makeup Competition special is its inclusivity. It’s open to anyone passionate about makeup, regardless of gender, age, or professional background. The event gives students, self-taught creators, and professional MUAs the same stage to showcase their talent.

The best part? Entry is free, ensuring accessibility for all who want to put their skills to the test. Winners won’t just walk away with cash prizes and curated beauty goodies; they’ll also secure recognition in front of industry insiders and beauty enthusiasts from across the region.

As October 26 approaches, the excitement is building. The KLIBW 2025 Makeup Competition promises to deliver not just looks, but statements. It’s a chance for rising talent to show the world that creativity can be collectable, wearable, and unforgettable.

For beauty lovers watching from the sidelines, one thing is guaranteed — you’ll witness creativity that proves makeup is the ultimate pop culture moment. Sign up now!

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