The Traitors 2026: How to achieve Claudia Winkleman’s iconic makeup look

Claudia Winkleman hosts The Traitors.Photo: BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge.placeholder image
Claudia Winkleman hosts The Traitors.Photo: BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge.

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Get Claudia Winkleman’s signature makeup look on a budget with affordable brands including Avon and Mac.

Claudia Winkleman is back on our screens in the fourth ‘civilian’ series of The Traitors and her signature style is once again making headlines. Known for her bold fashion and beauty choices, Claudia Winkleman’s look has become a cultural touchstone, inspiring a wave of new beauty trends.

In recent months Pinterest searches for terms such as “90s grunge makeup,” “soft grunge makeup look,” and “messy grunge makeup” have doubled, signaling a renewed interest in the TV presenters iconic makeup look.

Makeup expert Emily Howarth, Global Head of Makeup at AVON, explains: “Claudia Winkleman’s eye-makeup has become a cultural touchpoint, an unapologetically smudged, lived-in look that resonates because it feels real.

“Her signature style taps into a recent beauty movement, as makeup shifts away from precision and perfection, and toward expression and ease,” she added “Creamy textures that blend easily are essential for this grunge-inspired look.” The AVON’s Ultra Colour Glimmerstick Eyeliner £6.50 is perfect for long-lasting, versatile style.

As well as her iconic black eyeliner, Winkleman is known for her warm, bronzed complexion. Claudia Winkleman reportedly favours the Lancôme Flash Bronzer Face Gel £27.50 for a natural, sun-kissed glow. Finishing the look, Winkleman keeps her lips neutral with a matte shade famously devoted to MAC’s MACximal Satin Lipstick in Fleshpot £20 which perfectly balances the drama of her eyes.

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Claudia Winkleman makeup look: Avon, Lancôme and Mac essentials | Avon, Lancôme and Mac

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