Shiree Collier is a multi-award winning makeup artist who secured eight International Beauty Industry (IBI) Awards in 2024. Shiree recounts five looks she’s most proud of.
METALLIC TEMPTRESS: A DANCE OF LIGHT AND SHADOW
Model: Elle Morris
Hair & Makeup: Shiree Collier
“Sultry and tempting, peeking through her tousled hair. Black eyeliner lines the inner rims and draws you in, as it makes her piercing green eyes look remarkable. Precise, metallic lips whisper sweet nothings, and a flush of blush enraptures your heart. This look was all about creating bold, sultry drama with a focus on striking contrasts. I began with a flawless, natural base to let the skin’s texture shine through. The brows are sculpted with precision, enhancing their natural shape to frame the face beautifully. The eyes are defined with liquid and pencil crayon liner, and fluffy lashes, adding depth and intensity; her green eyes sparkle without overpowering the look. The star of this makeup look is the deep, metallic burgundy lip, which adds a luxurious, statement-making finish. This technique balances bold and natural elements, making it perfect for someone who wants to stand out while still embracing their natural beauty.”
OBSCURED VOICES
2024 IBI ‘Best Lips’ category winner
Model: Hana Schlesinger
Makeup: Shiree Collier
“This lip art is a powerful and thought-provoking piece, utilising the medium of grease paint, which is also used in real military situations. Grease paint offers a thick and opaque texture, perfect for achieving the desired camouflage pattern. The application process involved carefully custom-mixing and then layering different shades to mimic the intricate patterns found in traditional army camouflage. Colours purposely creep over the natural contours of the lips, effectively concealing and obscuring the lip line, as camouflage is made for hiding things. It metaphorically represents the concealment of the true toll of war, often obscured by words spoken from lips; lines blurred with propaganda. This adds an edgy and unconventional twist to the makeup design. A tiny green toy army man crawls along, adding a poignant and symbolic element to the look’s composition. His presence evokes images of soldiers, often young and impressionable, caught in the machinery of conflict. It’s the juxtaposition of something as seemingly trivial as lip art with the grim reality of war; obscured voices of those involved in the wars, not by choice.”
SOUL EXPRESSIONS
2022 IBI ‘Best Eyes’ category winner
Model: Caitlin Lawson
Hair & Makeup: Shiree Collier
“I created this image to define myself within my craft. Makeup is very expressive, and I wanted to showcase my soul, passion and my life. The use of black is integral; an intricate flow – precise on one side for the rules, and raw on the other for fun. Fragments escape outside the lines in a fluid, yet controlled manner. The center is empty to allow my individual style to shine through, outside of the look’s structure. The eyelid is adorned with shimmering pink eyeshadow, and champagne highlights that catch the light beautifully. This is paired with a deep burgundy shadow underneath the black, adding a touch of glamour and sophistication to the overall look. I used multiple mediums to create this look: cream, loose, and pressed mattes and shimmery eyeshadows, as well as pencils and liquid liners.”
WATERCOLOUR WONDER
2022 IBI ‘Best Creative’ category winner
Model: Brooke Bailey
Hair & Makeup: Shiree Collier
“This look is a fusion of art and beauty; where makeup transcends into a creative canvas. I started with a minimal, flawless base to allow the skin’s natural texture and glow to come through. The eyes are gently defined with eyeshadow into a petal blowing in the wind – a nod to how all things in life grow and change. I created this artwork by drawing, painting, printing onto tattoo paper, applying, then using loose and pressed powders in mattes and shimmers, liquid acrylic face paint, fluffy brushes, miniature fine brushes, and sponges. This technique combines the precision of makeup artistry with the freedom of expression.”
VOGUE COSMETIC COVER
Model: Caitlin Lawson
Makeup: Shiree Collier
“This look embodies my signature approach to makeup – focusing on enhancing natural beauty with meticulous attention to detail. I crafted a dewy, radiant base to give the skin a fresh, flawless glow; contoured, highlighted, and with freckles shining through. The brows are softly defined to frame the face without overpowering it. Neutral tones on the eyes subtly make the blue pop more. A nude lip ties everything together, maintaining an effortless, timeless elegance. This technique is all about bringing out the best in each feature, creating a refined and sophisticated look.”
ABOUT SHIREE COLLIER:
Shiree Collier is a globally-coveted makeup artist with a career spanning over two decades. The Australian has created looks across the world, from New Zealand to the USA, and won several international makeup awards. Grounded in her approach, Shiree thrives on sharing her creativity and expertise with others. She is regarded for her innovative application technique and unique creative vision. Shiree is also the founder of Lorelei Beauty – a line of premium makeup brushes, and soon-to- launch brand, GASP Beauty.
This article originally appeared in the Spring 2024 print issue of Professional Beauty magazine. Read it here.
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