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mel (@ehmulsion) - Collective Profile | Toronto, CA Toronto. Makeup artist. I like beauty, art, house and techno, horror movies, and blasting my face with sushi. Follow @ehmulsify on Instagram. Recent posts: a collection of printed portraits of models with dramatic makeup are laid out on a wooden table, alongside boxes of makeup products. the images appear to be a mood board or collage for a fashion show., a woman with dark, curly hair styled up walks down a runway in a strapless, cream-colored corset dress with a ruffled skirt. she has a gold medallion on the bodice of her dress and a subtle tattoo on her left arm., the back of a person wearing a black t-shirt that reads "tofw spring / summer 2026 key makeup artist mel fortin". they are also wearing a black leather jacket and a large black bow in their hair., a hand holds up a black sticker with white text that reads "trans lives are more important than harry potter"., a black and white collage displays four different ways of holding a cigarette, labeled 'the expert,' 'the artist,' 'the lover,' and 'the loner.', two women pose for a selfie at a magazine launch party. they are dressed up and holding drinks., a non-binary person with a shaved head and dramatic makeup, including custom lashes, poses in a grey suit. they wear a choker and have a nose piercing., a woman in a headscarf and glasses takes a selfie in the rain. she is wearing makeup and jewelry., a selfie of a person in drag, wearing makeup, glasses, and a silver chain necklace. the photo was taken at night., a boston terrier wearing a protective collar after surgery. the dog looks sad while resting., a man in a patterned shirt and shorts poses on rocks near the water. the photo is a fashion editorial with a focus on style and grooming., a nighttime scene with jellyfish-shaped decorations floating above a dance floor. the scene is illuminated with purple and red lights., a non-binary person poses for a selfie, showcasing their unique style. they wear a beret, glasses, and layered necklaces., a woman with elaborate makeup and pink bows in her hair is captured in a studio portrait. she is screaming with her mouth wide open, creating a dramatic and artistic image., a close-up shot of a large peace lily in full bloom. the white flower stands out against the lush green leaves., .
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mel @ehmulsion

Toronto. Makeup artist. I like beauty, art, house and techno, horror movies, and blasting my face with sushi.
Toronto, CA
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A collection of printed portraits of models with dramatic makeup are laid out on a wooden table, alongside boxes of makeup products. The images appear to be a mood board or collage for a fashion show.
Re:Stance. Another fashion show cleared. ✨
A woman with dark, curly hair styled up walks down a runway in a strapless, cream-colored corset dress with a ruffled skirt. She has a gold medallion on the bodice of her dress and a subtle tattoo on her left arm.
Did Jazmyn Bieber's makeup for her very first fashion show. For Maison Maya Ali. TOFW SS/26. Director @/sadafem Key Makeup @/ehmulsify Key Hair @/cindyduplantis @/chattershairsalon Photography @/cosplay @/juliatsaknis Backstage Manager @/megan_theeestylist Runway Coordinator @/daniellefxrd
The back of a person wearing a black t-shirt that reads "TOFW SPRING / SUMMER 2026 KEY MAKEUP ARTIST MEL FORTIN". They are also wearing a black leather jacket and a large black bow in their hair.
This was probably the best season of TOFW to date. Happy to have another season as the makeup key under my belt ✨💄
A client at work told me my voice was calming and soothing and it took me off guard 🥲 it was easily the nicest thing I've ever heard, especially with sometimes being so self conscious about how I sound 😭
A hand holds up a black sticker with white text that reads "TRANS LIVES ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN HARRY POTTER".
A black and white collage displays four different ways of holding a cigarette, labeled 'The Expert,' 'The Artist,' 'The Lover,' and 'The Loner.'
Two women pose for a selfie at a magazine launch party. They are dressed up and holding drinks.
The bestie (@/megan_theeestylist on IG) and I at the Black Designers of Canada magazine launch party ~🍹
A non-binary person with a shaved head and dramatic makeup, including custom lashes, poses in a grey suit. They wear a choker and have a nose piercing.
Makeup + custom lashes by me on Kat (@/p.kat.nye — on IG). Styling by @/megan_theeestylist — on IG
A woman in a headscarf and glasses takes a selfie in the rain. She is wearing makeup and jewelry.
In my frigid auntie era.
Why does the search function on everything suck so bad now?
Exhausted. In a biblical way.
A selfie of a person in drag, wearing makeup, glasses, and a silver chain necklace. The photo was taken at night.
last night.
A Boston Terrier wearing a protective collar after surgery. The dog looks sad while resting.
This is Boone. He just had surgery recently and is recovering 🥲 poor puppo can't catch a break
A man in a patterned shirt and shorts poses on rocks near the water. The photo is a fashion editorial with a focus on style and grooming.
New work for @mobjournal. The art of ease. Makeup and grooming by me Photography @/williambundchen Model @/katoalexander (MA @ciottimodels) Hair @/iamyuka_t Styling @/akash_chow3 Videography Helios Evangelista Assist @/vedia.archive
Jellyfish over the dancefloor 🪼
A non-binary person poses for a selfie, showcasing their unique style. They wear a beret, glasses, and layered necklaces.
⛓️🔗⛓️
A woman with elaborate makeup and pink bows in her hair is captured in a studio portrait. She is screaming with her mouth wide open, creating a dramatic and artistic image.
Roco-WHOA! 🍰🎀 Makeup by me on @/tahmina.aziz (IG) Photography @/v.flytrapp (IG) Hair @/hair.priestess (IG) Styling @/megan_theeestylist (IG) Photo Assist @/burcinezici (IG) Studio @/sorrystudioto (IG)
A close-up shot of a large peace lily in full bloom. The white flower stands out against the lush green leaves.
My giant peace lily sensation is finally flowering after 4 years! 🥹 She's thriving y'all
A beautiful sunset over a body of water. The sun is setting behind a treeline, casting a warm glow over the water.
wishing I was still here.
A stack of embroidered hoops with the text "Fart as loud as your anus will allow." The embroidery features a floral design at the bottom.
🍑💨
A room with a large window, a ladder, and a desk. The room is decorated with plants, a mirror, and other vintage items.
There was a hole here.
A close-up, eye-level shot of a woman with dark hair styled in two buns with black bows. She wears large, square-framed glasses, a septum ring, and multiple necklaces, including a prominent gold lock pendant. Her makeup features bold lipstick and dra
🎀🕳️🎀
A woman with striking avant-garde makeup, including bold graphic eyeliner and dots on her cheeks, poses for a fashion event. She wears a unique white jacket with orange accents and her blonde hair is pulled back in a ponytail.
Another one of my fav looks from the weekend, for TOFW SS/26. Makeup by me Designer Mackenzie Cripps Hair @/cindyduplantis (IG) Model @/liza.kochel (IG) Photographer @/kyleboham (IG)
A woman with dramatic, bloody eye makeup and glitter-covered hands poses in a patterned hooded robe with gold accents. The makeup artist created this avant-garde look for a fashion show.
Makeup by me for TOFW SS/26. For Dorian Who. 🩸 Model: @/lvu.zemly (IG) Assisted by my lovely team: @/cakefacedalicia (IG) @/river.ellen.artistry (IG) @/amua.makeup (IG)
A man with a bald head and a patterned jacket sits on a red couch, with bookshelves behind him. Text on the screen reads, "Get more out of life. See a fucked up movie."
A woman with dark hair pulled back and bangs frames her face. She wears large square glasses, a septum piercing, and multiple necklaces. She is making a Korean finger heart gesture with her left hand.
Girl, not me turning 36 today 🥲
Just saw my first person wearing a maga hat in Toronto. What are we doing y'all 🤦‍♀️
A woman poses for a selfie in front of a neon pink background. She wears glasses, a hat, and a leather jacket.
🚀
A lush living wall with various plants in a photography studio. The image showcases a modern and aesthetically pleasing interior design.
Ah, to have a living wall in your photography studio. 🌱
Drag Race song verses be like: "Life was hard where I came from, fart piss shit and cum!"
Two drag queens dressed as Patty and Selma from The Simpsons pose for a photo. They are wearing dresses, wigs, and makeup.
Oh, so I painted my friends as Patty & Selma from the Simpsons for their dj gig on Halloween 💅🚬
A person in drag with clown makeup and a black bow. They are wearing a black leather jacket and looking at the camera.
Just a doll out in the world.
A woman in a pink dress covered in fake blood takes a selfie in a bathroom mirror. She is wearing a wig and makeup, and has tattoos on her hands.
Filmed something messy for a big project for Halloween 🧛‍♀️🦇
A non-binary person poses in an elevator, wearing a denim jacket and dramatic makeup. The photo has a modern aesthetic.
In a 90s music video.
A close-up shot of a person's lips with lipstick, with the text "Meow, meow. It's me." overlaid. The image is dark, with the lips and text highlighted.
Went to Big on Bloor over the weekend~
A humorous meme featuring the Boyardee logo and a chef's hat, with text that reads, "I'm not a chef, but Boyardee, days getting harder and harder to get through."
A polaroid photo of pink flowers in a white pot. The photo is a double exposure, with a dog's face partially visible.
Tried doing a double exposure on my simple box camera Polaroid and honestly not mad. Doggie is a Boston terrier foster named Boone 🐶
A collection of MAC makeup products, including powders, blushes, lipsticks, and setting spray, are arranged on a white surface. The image suggests a makeup session or a display of beauty products.
Volunteered @ Casey House today with MAC Canada! Met this fabulous trans lady and we kiki'd, along with a bunch of other really cool queer folks 🥰
A woman with short, styled hair and makeup poses for a portrait. She wears floral earrings and a bracelet, with a focus on her face and hands.
elegencia. Beauty by me on @nat.sako. Photography/Creative Direction @v.flytrapp Hair @hair.priestess Styling @megan_theeestylist Assist @burcinezici Studio @sorrystudioto Agency @ledrewmodels See more of my work on IG 👉 @ehmulsify
A behind-the-scenes photo of a makeup artist applying makeup to a model backstage at a fashion show. The model is wearing a unique strapless dress.
A little bts of me doing my thang backstage for RCHIVE'S TOFW SS25 show last month, at the Toronto Reference Library. ✌🏼
Photo by ehmulsion
Kinda like my look today. Wearing MAC Chestnut lip pencil + Alone Time lipstick 💋✨
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