Calling all drag artists, performers, and creative makeup visionaries! It’s time to push boundaries and transform beyond the ordinary in our first ever Drag Makeup Contest. Whether your drag is glamorous, grotesque, theatrical, conceptual, or completely otherworldly, we want to see it!

The grand prize winner will be chosen by the Mehron team.

There will be 1 Grand Prize Winner who will win a prize valued at over $700!

📅 How to Enter:

Submit your look(s) on Instagram from 3/20/26 to 4/20/26 and follow all rules listed below.

🏆 Winners will be announced April 22nd.

Official Rules:

• All rules below must be followed to qualify.
• Follow @MehronMakeup on Instagram and TikTok (if you have a TikTok account).
• Post a high-resolution image of your drag makeup look
• Feature at least 1 Mehron product in your look and list it in the caption
• NO videos will be accepted
• Resubmission of past looks will NOT be accepted. Each look must be newly created for the contest.
• Blurry or low-resolution images will NOT be accepted.
• In the first row of your caption, tag: #MehronDrag26, #MehronMakeup, and @MehronMakeup.

List any Mehron products used, along with a short description of your drag character, persona, or inspiration

📌 Additional Info:

• • • If selected as a winner, you will be sent a Mehron Release Agreement allowing us to showcase your work.
    • Only submissions via Instagram will be considered.
    • If a model and/or photographer is used, each collaborator must sign a release form.
    • Winners will need to supply a high-resolution image of the look.
    • Due to the quick turnaround of this contest, signed documents and images must be returned within 24 hours of being contacted or the submission will be disqualified.

    • See official rules for complete details.

💬 FAQs:

Q. Do I need to use only Mehron products? 
A: No, but at least one Mehron product must be featured prominently.

Q. Is this contest open internationally?
A: Yes!

Q. Are daily finalists only picked from that day’s entries?
A: No, we choose from all entries received up to that point.  

Q: What criteria are used to select finalists?
A: Creativity, originality, complexity, clarity of image, and rule compliance.

Q: Do follower counts matter?
A: Not at all—talent matters most!

Q: Can I enter from a private Instagram account?
A: No, your account must be public so we can see your submission.

Q: Can I edit my photos?
A: Light retouching is fine, but no heavy alterations or Photoshop that changes the makeup.

Q: Can I submit more than one look?
A: Yes, you can submit as many entries as you’d like.

💬 FAQs:

Q. Do I have to use all Mehron products in my look?

No, but you must use at least one Mehron product, which should be a main focus of your look.

Q. Can I submit multiple looks?

Yes, multiple submissions are allowed but not required.

 Q. Is this contest international?

Yes.

Q. What criteria is used to pick the winners?

Creativity, transformation, artistic complexity, drag illusion, high-resolution image with good lighting, effective use of Mehron products, originality, and adherence to all contest rules.

 Q. Does it matter how many followers I have?

No! Follower count does not impact winner selection. Artistic vision and execution matter most.

 Q. Can private Instagram accounts enter?

No, accounts must be public so entries can be viewed.

 Q. Can I edit my photos?

Minor edits are fine. No photo manipulation or digital alterations that change the final outcome of the makeup. NO AI ALLOWED.