Article content Mary Phillips’ hands have worked on some of the most famous faces in Hollywood. Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber, Jennifer Lopez and Penelope Cruz are just a few of the A-list celebrities who have spent some time in the American makeup artist’s chair. Oh, and did we mention she’s also Kendall Jenner’s go-to makeup pro, working with the model for her red carpet looks — and even her Global Ambassador glam? Yah, there’s that, too.
With so much celebrity support, it’s easy to understand why Phillips has become one of the most in demand — , and followed, with more than 2.3 million followers on and 1.6 million on — makeup artists working in the industry today.
A proponent of underpainting — the technique that sees contour and highlight applied under skin makeup such as foundation for a seamlessly blended appearance — Phillips admits she herself was surprised by just how viral her application approach truly went online. “I never thought that underpainting would have been such the moment that it was, but I’m so happy,” Phillips says of the technique that has garnered During a recent masterclass makeup event in Toronto — “Toronto has a special place in my heart,” she gushed — Phillips took some time away from fans to speak with Postmedia about how she navigates the ever-changing makeup moments we see online. “I have zero clue on how to predict top trends,” Phillips says with a laugh when asked to pinpoint some the must-try makeup trick.