New Beauty - Kiera Sutherland Models

Below are some new additions to my online portfolio's beauty tab! I've also outlined some product highlights below...Pls don't hesitate to drop me a line if you have any questions ;) Makeup & Hair: Sherlyn Torres | Photos: Wade Hudson | Nails: Jennifer Solis

Skin is in:

Kiera's skin was in perfect condition which made my job so much easier :D Before applying any foundation, I prepped Kiera's skin with a hydrating moisturizer from Andalou in Perfecting Goji Complex with a hint of Bioderma's serum for sensitive skin on areas that needed more moisturizing.

About the Base:

I applied a very sheer combination of Stila's Perfect & Correct foundation in Tan and M.A.C. Cosmetics' Studiofix Fluid in NC44 using M.A.C. duo fibre face brush in #187

Eyes are the window:

Love this entire range of Anna Sui neutral eyeshadows! I applied the lightest shade (#500) in the inner corners of the eyes, the mid-range shades (#501 & #502 combined) on the centre of the lids for a pop of sheen and the darker shades (#503 & #504 combined) on the outer eye corners to create a soft ombre effect.

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Rose Petal Finish Lips:

I hydrated Kiera's lips with John Master's Organic Lipbalm and painted a mixture of Hot Tahiti & Darkside lipsticks from M.A.C. I only added one layer to give a sheer natural effect.

Pop of colour:

For the following look, I really wanted Kiera's eyes to have a rich pop of colour. One that would compliment her skin tone with minimal contrast and Cranberry eyeshadow from M.A.C. was the perfect choice! I darkened -&- warmed it up a slight bit in the transition areas and of course added highlight shades throughout to add lots of dimension to the reddish pink smoke. The finishing touch was NARS's clear lipgloss in triple X.

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Sid in "Rapids" for Mith Magazine

Below is a recent photoshoot I worked on with Yugo Takahashi (Fashion Photographer), Michelle Davis (Wardrobe Stylist), Kevin N'Toi (Hair Stylist) & Sid (Spot 6 Management Model). Everyone did an awesome job pulling all of the elements together & Sid looked amazing in every outfit! She really embodied each persona needed & conveyed the perfect expressions in every set up. The story was featured in Mith Magazine's Fall/Winter 2016 Issue! Enjoy ;)...

To get Sid's look, here are some of my product highlights & suggestions from this shoot:

1. Dermalogica Active Moist Moisturizer $72 CAD ~ Just the right amount of hydration without the sticky feeling. It’s great for combination & sensitive skin. Drier skin types may want to try a slightly heavier alternative during the coldest parts of winter

2. NARS Pore Refining Primer $35 USD ~ An ultra smoothing, oil free mattifying agent that truly refines the look of your pores and leaves your skin looking velvety smooth

3. M.A.C. Studiofix Fluid in NC30 SPF15 $32 CAD ~ Provides full coverage & is non-comedogenic!

4. M.A.C. Select Sheer Pressed Powder $31 CAD ~ A travel-friendly version of M.A.C.'s loose translucent powder that gives a sheer, shine free finish that won't look cake & dry

5. Stila Magnificent Metals Eye Liner in Deep Charcoal Simmer $25 US each ~ I prefer to use this with the mixing liquid (included in kit) to achieve a smoother, more satiny finish

6. Anna Sui Rose Lip Balm $24 CAD @ Hudson’s Bay ~ Leaves your lips smooth and hydrated without a greasy feel. Opt for the rouge jar version for a hint of soft pink ;)

7. M.A.C. Diva Lipstick $21 CAD ~ One of my favourite deep reds for a bold wine stain effect

8. M.A.C. #217 Blending Brush $30 CAD ~ A cult fave and go-to crease brush for pro artists

9. Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner $22 US / $26 CA ~ Amazing for an intensely rich black line that glides on smoothly and lasts all day long.

10. M.A.C. Chromagraphic Pencil in Pure White $20 CA ~ A pigment rich creamy pencil

11. M.A.C. Lip Pencil in Cork $20 CA ~ A tried & true shade of brown for that 90's vibe

12. M.A.C. Sculpting Power in Shadester $26 CA ~ One of my fave contour products for lighter complexions. Won’t oxidize or look orange and has a soft matte finish.

13. M.A.C. Irresistibly Charming Pigments and Glitter in Warm Snow, Silver Fog & Naval Blue ~ Limited Edition Pigments that perfectly complimented the colour palette of this story

14. Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow Set in Bold Brunette & Brown Ebony $21 CA ~ My current go-to product for filling in, grooming & setting brows all in one step!

15. M.A.C. Touch Lipstick $21 CAD ~ A perfect combination of taupe & spice + works on so many different skin tones!

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Fshnunlimited Designer Feature - Sid Neigum

Below is another makeup & hair contribution I put forth for Fshnunlimited Magazine's Winter 2016 Issue. This was a spotlight feature on talented local designer, Sid Neigum, accompanied by Elite Model Alexa L. ~ She was lovely to work with and truly embodied the type of character & persona needed to bring Sid's designs to life.

Photography: Allysandra Cervantes

Makeup & Hair: Sherlyn Torres

Fashion direction: Dylan Dias assisted by Rebecca Wengle

Peep some of the behind the scenes photos I shot with my iPhone ;)

To get Alexa's look, here are some of my product highlights & suggestions:

1. Lancome La Base Pro Perfecting Makeup Primer $48 US ~ One of my all time faves! It's reliable & won't clog your pores

2. NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation in Vallauris $48 US ~ Ultra lightweight & won't dry out your skin during the cold winter months (light to medium coverage)

3. Dermalogica Active Moist Moisturizer $72 CA ~ Just the right amount of hydration without the sticky feeling. It's great for combination & sensitive skin. Drier skin types may want to try a slightly heavier alternative during the coldest parts of winter

4. Anna Sui Pressed Powder $38 CA ~ I adore Anna Sui's packaging and her eco-friendly approach of selling refills for nearly all of her cosmetics which also saves us money :)

5. M.A.C. Coppering Eyeshadow $19 CA each ~ A gorgeous shade of copper to shade the crease and lower lash line using the #217 blending brush above & #219 pencil brush below

6. Anna Sui Rose Lip Balm $24 CA @ Hudson's Bay ~ Leaves your lips smooth and hydrated without a greasy feel. Opt for the rouge jar version for a hint of soft pink ;)

7. Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow Set in Bold Brunette & Brown Ebony $21 CA ~ My current go-to product for filling in, grooming & setting brows all in one step!

8. Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner $22 US / $26 CA ~ Amazing for an intensely rich black line that glides on smoothly and lasts all day long.

9. Chanel Le Crayon Kohl in 69 Clair $30 US ~ Perfect for brightening up the lower water line and inner eye corners for a bright-eyed look. Also comes w/ a cute Chanel sharpener!

10. M.A.C. Lipsticks in All I Want, Japanese Maple, Gossamer Wing $20 CA ~ All equally gorgeous neutral & warm shades to partner up with copper, burgundy or bronze smokey eyes

11. M.A.C. Sculpting Power in Shadester $26 CA ~ One of my fave contour products for lighter complexions. Won't oxidize or look orange and has a soft matte finish.

~ Click here to view another story I worked on with Fshnunlimited. To check out the full magazine, you can grab a hard copy at Indigo Chapters.

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Junction - FSHNUnlimited Magazine

"JUNCTION" Another fashion editorial to add to my book! The below images were recently published in the 2016 "Metamorphosis" Printed Issue of Fshnunlimited Magazine.

Photography by Allysandra Cervantes | Wardrobe by Dylan Dias & Rebecca Wengle

Makeup by Sherlyn Torres | Hair by Kaila Baker | Model Lauren G (Spot 6)

I contributed to a few other stories in this issue so I'm excited to get my copy :D FSHNUnlimited Prints are currently available for purchase at Indigo Chapters.

** On the interim, below are some product highlights & suggestions to get Lauren G's look **

1. Lancome La Base Pro Perfecting Makeup Primer $48 US ~ One of my all time faves! It's reliable & won't clog your pores

2. NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation in Vallauris $48 US ~ Ultra lightweight & won't dry out your skin during the cold winter months (light to medium coverage)

3. Dermalogica Active Moist Moisturizer $72 CA ~ Just the right amount of hydration without the sticky feeling. It's great for combination & sensitive skin. Drier skin types may want to try a slightly heavier alternative during the coldest parts of winter

4. M.A.C. Eyeshadow Palettes in Burgundy & Amber Times Nine $40 US -or- $48 CA each ~ Super cute & handy for artists or individuals who like to pack light but want lots of options

5. Anna Sui Rose Lip Balm $24 CA @ Hudson's Bay ~ Leaves your lips smooth and hydrated without a greasy feel. Opt for the rouge jar version for a hint of soft pink ;)

6. Chanel Le Crayon Kohl in 69 Clair $30 US ~ Perfect for brightening up the lower water line for a bright-eyed wide awake look. Also comes w/ a cute Chanel sharpener!

7. M.A.C. Trend Forecast Spring 2016 / 6 Shades Lip Palette $40 US -or- $48 CA ~ A great mix of light, neutral, bright & deep shades in one convenient palette.

8. Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow Set in Toasted Blonde & Quiet Brunette $21 CA ~ My current go-to product for filling in, grooming & setting brows all in one step!

9. M.A.C. Pro Longwear Eye Liner in Black Ice $24 CA ~ Amazing for an intensely rich black line that glides on smoothly and lasts all day long.

10. M.A.C. Lipsticks in All I Want, Chintz, Bronze Shimmer $20 CA ~ All equally gorgeous neutral & warm shades to partner up with copper, burgundy or bronze smokey eyes

11. M.A.C. Sculpting Power in Shadester $26 CA ~ One of my fave contour products for lighter complexions. Won't oxidize or look orange and has a soft matte finish.

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Garnet - Ellements Magazine

Very excited to have some new additions to the Fashion Editorial portion of my portfolio! The below images were recently published in Ellements Magazine's December 2015 issue. The photos were taken by Toronto fashion photographer Yugo Takahashi & Styled by Michelle Davis. The beauty department consisted of myself on makeup and Kevin N'toi on hair.

I wanted to keep the makeup clean & fresh with dewy elements and satin textures. I also wanted to incorporate complimentary colours to some of the cool toned wardrobe pieces like poppy red, warm tawny browns, peaches, oranges, brick red, mahogany and hints of pink.

We worked closely together & consulted one another to determine which makeup & hair looks would go well with each wardrobe selection. Not all of the makeup & hair looks I planned were set in stone, I always like to tweak on the spot according to the outfits.

Be sure to peep the products list page below to check out some of the product highlights ;)

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Makeup for Contessa Hair Awards Winner 2016

I had the pleasure of collaborating with uber talented hair stylist, Mandy MacFadden, photographer Allysa Cervantes & Wardrobe Stylist Vanessa Sanchez on the below images. They were submitted for the Contessa Hair Stylist Awards contest in Spring of this year. I had a really good feeling about the submission, so it was no surprise when I found out that Mandy took home the best hair stylist of the year award for 2016!! Always such an awesome feeling being involved with stylists who are recognized for their excellence by the beauty industry :D

Below are the final images as well as some behind the scenes photos I shot during the shoot:

Congratulations once again to Mandy for an awesome job with these hair creations!!! Kudos to our creative team and the beautiful models for pulling off these amazing looks :D

Click here to view the other Contessa 2016 Hair Awards Winners :)

Click here for another set of Contessa Hair Awards winning images I was involved in 2014.

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Makeup & Hair for Remark Magazine

Some new makeup and hair work I did with talented duo: Photographer Yugo Takahashi & Wardrobe Stylist Michelle Davis currently featured in Remark Magazine ~ Also available on newstands across Canada.

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Elite Model Lenna - Get Her Beauty Look

The above images are from a recent photoshoot I did with Elite Model Lenna, shot by photographer Yugo Takahashi, styled by wardrobe stylist Michelle Davis.

The first makeup look I did was a very minimal eye with a lot of glow & iridescence. I did an orangey-peach toned sheen on the eyes contrasted by royal blue mascara, framed with strong dark brows, a contoured glowing complexion and neutral, semi-glossy lips.

Get Lenna's First Look:

• One Minute after moisturizing, apply one pump of Lancome Primer to your t-zone (1)

• Next, apply NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Ceylan (2)

• Dot & blend NARS' Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard (3) under the eyes

• Dab a hint of Benefit's Moonbeam highlighter (4) on the brow bone & tops of the cheekbones for a soft glowing effect

• Use Yves Saint Laurent Blush & Contour Brush (5) to set the concealer & foundation w/ a sheer translucent powder from NARS (6)

• Fill in all the brow gaps with D&G Softbrown Eyebrow Pencil for strong defined arches and line the lower water-line with a cream pencil from Chanel (7)

• Emphasize your cheek bones with NARS bronzer in Casino (9)

• Using a dry or damp shadow brush, apply loose M.A.C. pigment in Melon (10) all over the upper eyelids just below the crease and beneath the lower lashes for a colour wash

• Apply a generous amount of M.A.C. False Lashes Mascara in Blue (8)

• Finish off the look w/ a small dab of Yves Saint Laurent Golden Sand Lipgloss (9) on lips

The second look is a bit more sultry, bronzy & glowy. I used a lot of long-wearing waterproof products so this look is perfect for a long summer night rendez-vouz from evening til dusk ;)

Get Lenna's Second Look:

• Keeping the complexion and brows the same, you can take the first look to evening by first using a dry or damp shadow brush to apply the darkest shade in Tom Ford's Gold Mink Quad shadow (10) all over the upper eyelids just below the crease and beneath the lower lashes, use the lightest gold shade on the brow bones & inner corners of the eyes to add highlights

• Apply a generous amount of M.A.C. False Lashes Mascara in Black (8)

• Replace the creamy nude lower water-line pencil w/ Stila's Stay All day Smudgestick Liner in Stingray (7) on the upper lash line + upper & lower water line for a smoldering effect

• Finish off the look w/ a dab of Yves Saint Laurent Golden Sand Lipgloss (9) on lips

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Milk & Heels - Spring/Summer 2015 Editorial

Key Makeup & Hair Artist for the latest Issue of Milk & Heels Online Magazine - Spring/Summer 2015 Edition

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Zaliris (Next Models) - Get Her Beauty Look

Photographer: Tavis Gordon | Model: Zaliris Next Models | Hair: Caffery Van Horne | Makeup: Sherlyn Torres | Wardrobe Stylist: Olivia

Shot on location: South Beach, Miami

Get the look:

• After moisturizer, I applied Lancome La Base Primer (1) • Then mixed Bobbi Brown Foundation Sticks in Warm Honey & Golden (2) • A very small dab of M.A.C. Gloss Texture on the eyelids (3) • Set the foundation w/ a sheer translucent powder from M.A.C. then used Yves Saint Laurent Blush & Contour Brush (4) to emphasize Zal's cheek bones with NARS bronzer in Casino (8) • Applied Dolce & Gabbana Cream Eyeshadow in Cocoa (5) on outer v • Applied a generous amount of M.A.C. False Lashes Mascara (6) • Small strokes of D&G Softbrown Eyebrow Pencil for naturally defined brows (7) • Finished off the look w/ a small dab of Yves Saint Laurent Creme de Blush in Praline Soyeuse (9) on lips • On Body: Pacifica Island Vanilla Body Butter Mixed w/ Mambino body Oil & a pinch of M.A.C. Iridescent Loose Powder in Golden Bronze

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Most Wanted Fashion Editorial - Behind the Scenes

Some behind the scenes photos I shot with my iPhone during our "Most Wanted" editorial photoshoot for fashion publication FSHN Unlimited (Freshly released on news stands a couple days ago). We actually shot this way in advance during Summer 2014 so it's been a long time coming but definitely worth the wait to see our work in print & in tangible form. I had a great time collaborating with this talented crew ~ regardless of the fact that it was a soggy, rainy day, we made due and worked it out. The Overcast day actually gave the images a nice even light for talented photo duo Jane & Jane. The models had amazing energy and synergy. Dylan did an awesome job with hair and both Dylan and Emily did a fantastic job with sourcing all of the outfits and pairing all the pieces in a creative & edgy way ;)

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Most Wanted - FSHN Unlimited Editorial

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Don Benjamin - Grooming for Photoshoot

Product Highlights:

1) NARS liquid foundation in FIJI ~ This foundation gives a satin finish w/ buildable coverage | Don didn’t need much so I just applied a thin layer all over his face & additional thin layers on reddish areas of his cheeks

2) Dermalogica Active Moist ~ I applied this ultra light moisturizer first & foremost. Though the weather was still warm when we did the shoot, he had a little bit of surface dehydration - likely due to his jet-setting lifestyle. That said, this light weight lotion helped to plump up the skin without a heavy feel.

3) M.A.C. Brow Set Gel in Clear ~ Since Don already has nice, full brows, I only had to fill small areas with a dark brown powder using a small angled brush then sealed them in place with M.A.C.’s brow set gel in clear

4) Cargo Reverse Liner ~ I realize that this is a reverse liner and not a waterline Kajal pencil, however, I started using this back in the day when Cargo never had a kajal in this shade specifically for eyes. Long story short, I improvised in the past and have stuck to this liner even after they released a beige in their swimmables line ~ I simply prefer the colour and texture of this product for the waterline ;).

5) Lancome La Base Primer ~ I always use this primer 1 to 2 minutes after moisturizing ~ it really helps to smooth out the skin and increases the staying power of the foundation by creating a barrier between the skin & makeup

6) M.A.C. Cosmetics Medium Concealer and Corrector Pallet ~ I love the fact that this compact comes with 6 shades: 4 concealer shades and 2 corrector shades so you can mix, match & customize to get the exact shade you need for each client

7) Jack Black lip balm with SPF 25 ~ this has been one of my favourite lip balms for years because it works so well! It’s actually from a men’s line called Jack Black but it’s fresh minty scent makes it pretty universal + the built in SPF is a bonus ;)

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No Angel - Fashion Institute Mag Editorial

NEW WORK ~ Fashion Editorial Featured in INSTITUTE MAGAZINE

Credits:

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Alex Lis - Ford Models

A shoot I worked on earlier in the year (near spring time) featuring Alex Lis from Ford Models. It was a totally relaxed setting bumping old school Warren G & Nate Dogg ;)

Credits:

MODEL: Alex Lis - Ford | PHOTOGRAPHER: Paolo Azarraga | MAKEUP & HAIR/GROOMING: Sherlyn Torres | STYLED BY: Drew Ferguson

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Getatkat Headshot Shoot - Trial & Final

My sister Kat was my model for a hair course refresher I took this past July. The photo on the left was shot w/ my iphone on the trial day & the photo on the right was shot by Adrien Fiebig / Makeup & Hair: Sherlyn Torres ;)