Had loads of fun working with Alyssa again! 

The above image is from a recent shoot we did with photographer Matt Barnes at Westside Studio.

This particular shot was for her single “Running Guns” which you can purchase here

Some iphone snapshots from the Big Brother Wrap Party I attended last week. I was super excited to be there & had a blast meeting the whole cast! Especially Gary Levy aka Gary Glitter ~ He was incredibly nice & so fun to be around! So glad to have taken part in this project for a stint doing makeup for Arisa Cox via Shaw Media & Insight Productions :D. 

Always a pleasure doing makeup for the talented & brilliant Arisa Cox. This particular time I took my camera with me & snapped a few shots while on set. As usual, my partner Tavis Gordon added his touch to the images :)

On a separate note…

What an exciting first season for Big Brother Canada! Each episode kept me intrigued and either had me laughing, crying, yelling at the TV and quite often at the edge of my seat! 

Big Brother certainly took their role seriously and did a damn good job at making the show entertaining! Although I was pretty disappointed that my fave player Gary Glitter didn’t take home the grand prize, he’s  still a winner in my book -&- I’m totally excited to meet him and the cast at the wrap party tonight!! 

#SETLife: Sherlyn Torres Beauty - Cityline Behind The Scenes  

Iphone snapshots at Salon Philosophy with Colour Specialist Villy for our City Line Makeover Madness Segment! This was my second guest expert appearance - Airs on CityTV every first tuesday of the month @ 9am & 3pm. Makeup by yours truly ;)

I’ve been using my Clarisonic Mia 2 for about a month now and I’ve definitely noticed a difference in the texture of my skin!

One thing I determined, is the biggest change occurs within the first few uses.

As previously noted, the kit came with four different brush heads: delicate (pale blue base), sensitive (b&w bristles with white base), normal (grey base) & deep pore cleansing (blue & white bristles on a white base).

I immediately started using the ‘deep pore’ cleansing brush…I’m a frequent exfoliator so I figured my skin could handle it! But I may have jumped the gun a little cuz the tops of my cheeks got slightly red after the 4th use :/ On the positive side, I *did notice that my skin was much smoother with less dry patches :)…

I switched to the ‘normal skin’ brush head on my 5th use which felt very much like the ‘deep pore brush’ - it’s still quite coarse so be sure to dampen the brush with luke warm water before using ;). I also switched my face wash to Dermalogica’s fragrance free cleansing gel - The one that came with the package was geared specifically for oily skin and my skin veers more towards normal to dry in the winter.After 1 week, my skin was still fairly smooth & glowy :)

The second week was a little different. I think my skin started purging which caused a bit of bumps on my forehead, cheeks & chin >.< - A friend who owns one mentioned this may happen in the 2nd or 3rd week of regular use so I knew it was a bound to occur!

I’ve just completed my 4th week of use and the bumps have started to go away - definitely less dull in all areas and less dry patches overall.

Pros:

~ I saw fast results which means I can use it on clients prior to makeup application & see an immediate difference in their skin

~ The patended sonic technology really works to give a squeaky clean feel & smooth finish to the skin - there was no dirt or makeup residue left on my face after swiping a cotton pad soaked in toner

Cons:

~ The battery needs to be regularly charged as it looses power within 6-8 uses

~ The bumps that may arise after a couple weeks of using. This may not happen to all but it’s possible if you don’t go for regular facials - that would be me! :S

Overall I would recommend this ultra cleansing / exfoliating machine because:

• It helps brighten a dull complexion

• You’ll no longer need granular exfoliants which can contribute to or worsen enlarged pores

• It can save you time & money since it’s fairly equivalent to getting a microdermabrasion facial at a spa

Last Tips:

* Be sure to use a suitable cleanser for your specific skin type Try: Dermalogica’s (fragrance free) gel cleanser or Purity by Philosophy if you have dry, sensitive skin

* After a few weeks of twice a day use, switch to once a day for maintenance if you have ultra sensitive skin. Otherwise, you can always switch to a softer brush head (e.g. the delicate brush) to continue a twice a day ritual ;).

Taking some time out to update my site today… www.sherlyntorres.com

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#SETLife: Sherlyn Torres Beauty - Behind The Scenes 

Iphone snapshots at Salon Philosophy with hair gurus Bill Rowley & Villy for our City Line Makeover Madness Segment! Airs on CityTV every first tuesday of the month. Makeup by yours truly ;)

Next Level Skin Cleansing System 

I received a package yesterday and was ultra delighted to discover a Clarisonic Mia2 kit! 

As a make up artist, I occasionally receive products from various brands for testing. This particular product couldn’t have come at a better time as I’ve been suffering from winter ravaged skin that could certainly use some recouping!

The package included the following… 

Inter-changeable brush heads depending on skin type or condition:

• Normal Skin

• Delicate Skin

• Sensitive Skin

• Deep Pore Cleansing

• Clarisonic Handle

• Case for Handle

• Charger

• Cleansing gel

Super excited to test this baby out! Check back for my full update…

Paris Li Spring/Summer 2013 Ad Campaign & Lookbook

It’s always a pleasure to connect with up & coming designer, Paris Li on her semi-annual shoots. Whether it’s her S/S or F/W collection, her designs are always elegant but flowy & comfortable to wear at the same time.

My partner Tavis Gordon & I collaborated once again and banged out these very clean commercial shots.  This is my 5th time working on Paris Li’s lookbook and campaign so it was only natural for Tave to get on board ;).  

As for makeup & hair, I kept Taylor’s look very clean & classic so as not to take away from the clothing. It’s always best to do simple beautiful makeup, enhancing the model’s features but not going to over the top when it comes to working with designers. Not to mention, it will also keep my portfolio relevant & not too trendy ;)

Credits:

Photography: Tavis Gordon

Makeup & Hair: Sherlyn Torres

Model: Taylor @ Ford Models