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UNPACKING THE

COSMETIC BAG

Mary Phillips’ less-is-more approach.

Mary Phillips is a leading force in the beauty industry and Crème da la Mer on my face and neck, and the Broad
known for working with some of the most famous faces in Spectrum SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid to protect my skin.
the world. Loving makeovers as a child, Mary was always My average-day makeup routine starts with the La Mer
exploring her mother’s makeup. Her passion grew while Reparative SkinTint SPF 30 for a healthy glow and protec-
working at a dermatologist’s office, taking cosmetology tion. Then I add Nudestix Nudies in Sunkissed, which is a
classes, and assisting Eugenia Weston to becoming a cream matte deep terracotta bronze shade, to add warmth
favorite Hollywood makeup artist. Not only is she one of and dimension. I blend Tom Ford Eye Color Quad in
the coolest women we know, but she regularly motivates Cocoa Mirage lightly onto my eyelid and around my lash
her 1 million-plus Instagram followers with clips of her line. I curl my lashes with the Tweezerman Lash Curler
Tracy Anderson Method workouts. So when we wanted to and add Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara. I lightly fill in my
up our beauty game for summer, we knew just who to ask brows with Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Medium
for advice. Brown and brush on Clear Brow Gel. To give my lips
natural color and hydration, I use Clinique Almost Lipstick
When did you first discover that makeup was your profes- in Black Honey.
sional calling?
Once I realized being a makeup artist could be a real job, With summer heating up, what are the beauty essentials
I immediately knew makeup was my professional calling. we should make sure to have on hand?
As a child I would always use my mom’s makeup on my I would start with the La Mer Broad Spectrum SPF 50 UV
friends when they came over our house, but I never knew Protecting Fluid. Because I stay out of the sun and protect
it was an actual occupation. There was no social media my skin, I like to use Kate Somerville Glow Duo Tanning
at that time, so I wasn’t aware how the industry worked. Towels to add a little summer color to my skin. I also
Once I got a little older, my dad, who is a chiropractor, love Nudestix Nudies in Sunkissed (for warmth) and Hey,
mentioned he had patients who were makeup artists and I Honey (for glow). And a high-shine lip gloss—Fenty Beauty
automatically knew that’s what I wanted to do. Gloss Bomb in Fenty Glow, which is a shimmery rose
nude, is one of my favorites right now.
You’re known for a “less is more” approach, which gives
clients the natural glow we all want this time of year. What’s the best piece of beauty advice you’ve ever
What’s your best advice for anyone looking to create an received?
effortless look using products they have at home? Grow out my brows! In the ’90s, thin eyebrows were a
Less is more has always been my approach, and it’s the trend and I found myself looking surprised. Thankfully,
best advice I can give to anyone looking to create an ef- my brows grew back, and they look so much better and
fortless look. Take your time and use a light hand if you’re more natural.
unsure of a product’s color and consistency. It’s difficult to
remove makeup once it’s on the skin. Be sure to have good You’ve been a dedicated student of Tracy’s fitness method
lighting, and take a step back to check your work. Also, use for many years. From your personal experience, what
neutral colors that best complement your skin tone, and would you say are the greatest benefits of practicing
stay away from shimmers. regular exercise?
Practicing regular exercise has benefited my mental health
Because we need to know: What’s your personal skincare and confidence. Working out at “the gym” always felt like a
and makeup regimen for the average day? chore. I think it’s important to find a workout you like and
Photo by: Tal Abudi Micellar Water on a clean cotton round to swipe across my and I feel that much better afterward because I actually
look forward to. I love attending Tracy Anderson classes,
My personal skincare regimen starts with La Mer Cleansing
enjoyed it.
skin. Next I apply La Mer Revitalizing Hydrating Serum to
my face and neck, the Eye Concentrate around my eyes,

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