Beauty pageantry is often defined by stunning makeup, designer gowns, statement jewellery, and elaborate hairdos. However, Miss Grand International changed the game when they added an All Stars Bare Face Challenge round during this year’s competition.
According to the pageant, the Bare Face Challenge brought a refreshing, stripped-back moment to the Miss Grand International All Stars competition, making it one of the most talked-about segments so far. Here’s what happened.
Miss Grand International hosts a bare face round
During the bare face round, the Miss Grand International All Stars contestants, dressed in stunning gowns, had their makeup and hair done backstage before walking onto the grand stage. On stage, several chairs were placed together, where the beauty queens were asked to sit, and later on, they removed their entire makeup in front of the people present there and the live audience watching from their homes.
After removing their makeup, the Miss Grand International All Stars contestants confidently walked the stage, showcasing their natural beauty. This message states that while makeup is wonderful, our natural appearance is equally remarkable.
How did the internet react?
This is one of the most talked-about challenges of the competition so far. Instagram users flooded the comments section with praises for the women. One user wrote, “They are all soooooo beautiful.” Another user commented, “Angels! Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.” Someone else wrote, “This is so cool. Loved it.”
About Miss Grand International All Stars
Miss Grand International All Stars was introduced as an additional competition separate from the annual Miss Grand International edition. The competition emphasises inclusivity, inviting “beauty queens from any pageant,” not solely previous MGI contestants. The format is more focused on Miss Grand International’s veterans.
The finale night of the Miss Grand International All Stars pageant is set for May 30. It will be hosted in Thailand. Alexia Nuñez from the Philippines is currently leading the vote for the World’s Choice Award at the Miss Grand International All Stars. She is a wellness and sustainability advocate, creative entrepreneur, and beauty queen representing the Philippines.
Meanwhile, the Miss Grand International is quite different from the All Stars competition. In 2026, it will be the 14th edition of the international beauty pageant. It will be held in October 2026 in India. Emma Tiglao of the Philippines will crown her successor at the end of the event.
