Undercover Magic
Makeup flat lay inspired by Mary Phillips featuring m.ph beauty's underpainting palette, lipstick, lip liner, and brushes.

Undercover Magic
(The Kind You Never Saw Coming)

Who knew underpainting could be life-changing?

Mary Phillips—that’s who.

With over two decades painting the faces of icons like Hailey Bieber and Jennifer Lopez, Phillips has more than earned her wand. And now, she’s casting spells in plain sight—with a technique that’s all about what lies beneath.

As she’s described in interviews, underpainting is about building bone beneath the skin—subtle structure that changes everything.

And once you try it, you’ll never go back.
Because suddenly, you become  the artist. You’re sculpting—not just applying.
You’re Michelangelo with a dual-ended brush, sweeping bone, light, and shadow into the very architecture of your face.

And oh, what a difference it makes.
A light touch of foundation or tinted moisturizer—and you’re snatched, radiant, and runway-fresh, like you just floated out of your aesthetician’s chair.

Underpainting is now the morning spell I never knew I needed—and the ritual I crave.

But Phillips’ magic doesn’t end with contour.

She’s imbued her touch into everything—brushes, lipsticks, and liners—each better than the last. Every wand in her kit serves a purpose.

The Lip Ciggy
Red-carpet ready. Sharp, sculpted, masterfully minimal—she tucks neatly into even the tiniest clutch. Of course.

The Brushes
Whisper-light, soft yet structured—with just enough backbone to work real sorcery.

The Palettes
A masterclass in undertones. They don’t sit on the skin—they glow, and so do you.

She’s imbued her touch into everything—brushes, lipsticks, and liners—each better than the last. Every wand in her kit serves a purpose.

Honestly?

This isn’t just makeup.It’s art history.
And I, for one, am under her spell.

m.ph— making even David blush since 2025.