The first-ever beauty contest without makeup was held in London. The participants didn't even wear lip gloss

An oral health nurse was the first winner of a "no-makeup beauty contest." Natasha Beresford, 26 years old, was named Miss London 2023 in the regional Miss England pageant. The competition had a girls' no-makeup competition for the first time in its 95-year history. Nineteen British women competed. They all walked the runway with clean faces and clothes inspired by bohemian style and made from eco-friendly materials. On September 30, the race took its last turn.

Natasha Beresford won the title of Miss England Without Makeup.

The judges thought Natasha looked beautiful in a white lace dress from the British eco-friendly brand Shikoba Bride. Natasha will participate in the Miss England finals later this year after she wins the Miss London title.

Natasha on the competition's red carpet

As a nurse at the Royal London Dental Hospital since 2021, Natasha Beresford has been called a "real tooth fairy" for how she treats kids.

I want to use my job title to encourage young women to look and feel great without makeup.

No makeup on any of the 19 contestants

In the past, contestants were asked to send pictures without any filters or makeup. But this year, because of a new part of the competition, they weren't even allowed to wear lip gloss while on the podium. The supporters said it's meant to give women more power, boost their confidence, and encourage a more natural look.

 five finalists on the stage.

A list of the competition finalists who came in second to fifth place

Afrouz Amin, an engineering student from Lewisham who is 23 years old, came in second.

The girl takes the London Underground to work.

A 26-year-old accounting helper named Temi Adeyemi and a 17-year-old beauty student named Alanta Richards were also in the top five.

Lauren Malone, a businessman who is 26 years old, won the People's Choice Award.