"As much as I love doing my makeup, I like to stick to products that I know already work for me — especially when it comes to contouring. I've used the same powder bronzer as contour for five years (partially because I was always afraid of palettes), but Mary Philips's new underpainting face palette changed all that for me. I was able to test the brand's Underpainting Dual-Ended sculpting Brush ($38), and it was extremely easy to use (even for the makeup novice). One of the shades even blended effortlessly into my freshly tanned skin, giving my face enough dimension and shine without looking artificial. I'll definitely be using the Contour I shade from this palette until further notice." — Naomi Parris, assistant shopping editor
Renee Rodriguez (she/her) is a senior staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for the PS TikTok and Instagram accounts.
