Sally Foran: What I learned at Val Garland's beauty masterclass

The beauty legend recently hosted a masterclass for Primark in London 

Val Garland is a leading figure in the modern fashion and beauty industry

One of the most influential and innovative makeup artists working in the fashion and beauty industry today, I had the pleasure of spending an hour with Val Garland last week.

She has worked on the catwalk shows of Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood, painted the faces of some of the world’s most iconic artists, including Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Kate Moss, worked with publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar and served as Global Makeup Director for L’Oréal Paris. Some of you might recognise her (and her stunning specs!) from the BBC’s make-up artist reality competition Glow Up, where her now-famous “ding dong” became shorthand for approval.