What’s In My Bag: Celebrity Makeup Artist Mary Phillips

 

 

Celebrity makeup artist Mary Phillips has painted some of the most beautiful famous faces in the industry. She’s been Jennifer Lopez’s personal makeup artist since 2006 and has grown quite the roster of clients since. We’re talking Chrissy Teigen, all three Kardashian sisters, Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Hailee Steinfeld, to name a few Major! Here’s what this talented lady keeps in her Balenciaga bag below. 

 

 

“I love all sorts of styles, but for me on a day to day basis, I love a genuinely classic bag, (which makes my answer quite literal) because my go-to happens to be Balenciaga's “Classic City" bag (1). [It’s] simple and chic, timeless and appropriate for all real life occasions, it covers a lot of my personal "taste" checkmarks. 

 

Due to my occupation, my "uniform" tends to be more casual. But that doesn't mean that I waiver on quality. Quite the opposite, actually. Perhaps it's because I'm a makeup artist, but I just pay very close attention to detail, and my purse is no exception. Size, durability, practicality, color options. Check. Check. Check. And check. The bag's inimitable details: braided handles, optional "messenger" strap, tasselled zips and leather-encased mirror. It's Balenciaga. It's beautiful. And this one is the brand's staple, so it's sort of iconic. I love mine!”

 

(2) Giorgio Armani palette: “Seriously, the colors in this palette have you covered from day to night. This compact is super pretty and doesn't accidentally open in my bag. ”

 

(3) La Mer Lip Balm: “I love all things La Mer, and have become addicted to this! Lip scrubs, Chapsticks, medicated products of all sorts and organic varieties...this stands up against all of that. You don't suffer sticker shock too badly because the proof is in the pudding, and this works.” 

 

(4) Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Mascara: “It's a very good balance of length and volume for an everyday lash. Very minimal flaking, smearing, deflating. It can stay fresh during a flight and even in warmer environments like LA...in October. Ha!”

 

(5) Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Compact: “I love a light finish where your actual skin can still shine through, and this is that powder. Less is very much more in my book.”

 

(6) Aquaphor Healing Ointment: "This is a life savor if some area of your skin is super parched. You get that instant penetration of product into a problem area, and it's instantly soothed."

 

(7) Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water Cloths: “While you can use these all over, I prefer them for my face. They're so refreshing and not in any way harsh. They leave you feeling clean, and there's a nice little tingling sensation after you use them, as if your skin is still getting cleansed somehow.”

 

(8) Jurlique Lavender Hand Cream: “The lavender scent is a true lavender that smells heavenly. The lotion is so rich and creamy and leaves my hands feeling hydrated, moisturized and not greasy at all.”

 

(9) Avene Thermal Spring Water: “I love face sprays, but not all are created to go in your purse. Some have glass bottles or caps that fall off easily. All that scares me, and it's not worth the risk of something shattering inside my purse. I love that this particular spray is one-size-fits-all skin types. You don't have to be afraid of someone borrowing it and having any sort of bad reaction. I'm a makeup artist, and I think most people tend to think I might have a Mary Poppins bag of tricks and remedies, so I try to be prepared for that assumption.”

 

(10) Tata Harper Aromatic Irritability Treatment: “Aromatherapy, crystals, astrology: I believe it all! This smell is a rather bold earthy scent, but you can deny its calming effects! Try it, you might get hooked!” 

 

(11) Zaditor Eye Drops: “My eyes are very sensitive, and I need something stronger than the normal stuff. One drop and it knocks out any irritants instantly!”

 

(12) Trident Sugar Free Gum in Cinnamon: “Gum is a must-have for me. Professionally and also hygienic politeness in general. Everyone should have some sort of breath refresher on them.” 

 

(13) Justin's Almond Butter Packets: “For when I'm hungry between meals. These are ideal to just throw in my purse and dispose of when I'm done. They're also pretty healthy! Just enough to tide me over!”