Recently, the term underpainting has blown up to say the least. And surprisingly it's nothing to do with a Dulux base coat. The viral base makeup technique is a contour style used to sculpt the faces ...

We've been taught the same old, standard makeup routine for decades now: foundation, concealer, contour, blush and eye makeup. And if we have some extra time, we may even throw on some primer, setting ...

“Underpainting is essentially ‘painting’ or applying contour and highlighter before your foundation,” explains Dani Kimiko Vincent, celebrity makeup artist, brow artist and founder of Kimiko. The ...

Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Many makeup artists are just that—artists—and they employ techniques ...

Recently, the term underpainting has blown up to say the least. And surprisingly it's nothing to do with a Dulux base coat. The viral base makeup technique is a contour style used to sculpt the faces ...

In 2023, a certain makeup application technique went viral on TikTok: “underpainting.” Coined by Mary Phillips, the method entails applying contour and highlighter underneath foundation for a more ...

Before we get into how exactly master the underpainting technique, we need to rewind a little and acknowledge its history. Phillips recalls pouring over books by legendary makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin ...

As she debuts her new line, m.ph, Mary Phillips reveals her top tips and tricks—including her viral underpainting technique. If beauty had a Michelangelo, it would be Mary Phillips. The celebrity ...