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Daisy Edgar-Jones Reveals Makeup Banned on Sense and Sensibility Set
Daisy Edgar-Jones says no makeup allowed on Sense and Sensibility set.
In brief
Daisy Edgar-Jones says no makeup allowed on Sense and Sensibility set. Daisy Edgar-Jones revealed makeup was banned from Sense and Sensibility set to follow the book's character authenticity. Originally reported by E! Online.
Makeup banned on set
Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles wore no makeup on Sense and Sensibility set.
“We're having no makeup in this film”
No ChapStick allowed
Nadia Stacey and Georgia Oakley banned all makeup including ChapStick on set.
“Nothing”
First time no makeup

Edgar-Jones wore no makeup on screen for the first time in her career.
“I stopped wearing makeup for a while”
Sun cream and freckles
Edgar-Jones used sun cream and added freckles for sun exposure scenes.
“sun cream and some added freckles”
Liberated by no makeup
Edgar-Jones felt liberated by the makeup ban and changed her morning routine.
“I felt quite liberated by it”
No phone set
Director Georgia Oakley wanted a no phone set to highlight actor connections.
“We just sat and had picnics together and chatted”
Picnics and bonding
Actors spent time picnicking and chatting without phones on set.
“I suppose nearly like what the Dashwoods would be doing”
Green room stories
Edgar-Jones recalled hearing stories from actors in the green room during filming.
“In my early career I remember some of my favorite parts of filming”
Shared experiences
Actors shared experiences and built connections without distractions.
“I really loved that we were all able to share our various experiences”
Sense and Sensibility release
Sense and Sensibility releases October 16, 2026 in theaters.
“Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Elinor Dashwood in this latest adaptation”
Other films in 2026
Multiple films release in October 2026 including Verity, Digger, and Below.
“Verity - October 2, 2026”
Film adaptations
Sense and Sensibility is a Jane Austen adaptation with Fiona Shaw and Caitríona Balfe.
“Also starring Fiona Shaw, Caitríona Balfe, George MacKay, and Esmé Creed-Miles”
Next film plans
Edgar-Jones is ready to bring this fresh perspective to her next movies.
“So, the Normal People star is more than ready to bring this fresh perspective”
What happens next
Sense and Sensibility releases October 16, 2026 with no makeup rule.
“Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Elinor Dashwood in this latest adaptation”
What to remember
Daisy Edgar-Jones revealed makeup was banned from Sense and Sensibility set to follow the book's character authenticity.





