This! My top is very similar to the model in this video, not many of the artists that have made these tutorials actually have lips that need overdrawing like I do!
8 years later this video is still helpful and I must say...amen lol I have a thin uneven top lip and I even do TH-cam and thought I was the only one without full even lips lol
Your model was so lovely when she smiled!! :) She seems like such a sweet girl. I will definitely be employing these techniques! I have a very full bottom lip and my top lip is quite a lot thinner.
Every time I think, "nah, I know what I am doing in that area, I can skip that one", but I end up watching anyway and I ALWAYS learn something. Always. It is clear you are an incredibly talented make-up artist but yet you always manage to make your videos relatable and achievable for the audience and have given me tips and skills that have grown my own confidence and ability so much. Thank you Lisa!
Avoid creamy, glossy lipsticks. Apply pencil and then only apply a small amount of lipstick patting the edges to thin the product out and soften the appearance X
@w no she shouldn't. Lip fillers look awful and they stretch your lip skin so if you ever stop getting them your lips look shriveled and even thinner. Her lips are fine as they are
I like rose bud lips like yours, I think they look really pretty. If you do want to extend the shape a little when wearing lipstick though just subtly fill out the area between the absolute corners (with your lips open) and blend towards the fullest bit of your lips - hope that makes sense, its hard to explain in words X
Every time I watch one of your tutorials I'm blown away by your talent. Thanks for taking the time to film this for us- I know you're super busy professionally so it's much appreciated. x
This was SO helpful! I've been searching endlessly for a useful tip on making thin lips look fuller and even, and I'm super excited to try this technique out!
They can be anything you like, there is no set rule. It's really up to each individual. I had lots of tweets and FB messages asking me to do this video from girls who want to even lips out or increase the size a little (especially when wearing strong colour) but its each to their own X
Wow, this was an amazing tutorial Lisa. Thanks for using drugstore makeup. You always make the best videos, and inspire me with each tutorial. Love from Alaska, Monica
wow this is so helpful thank you for making it! so many videos on here are about making up a completely new lip shape when i just want to learn how to work with what i have...
Aw thanks, yes Its amazing as a lip balm. Rub it into your lips before bed, leaving a thick layer to soak in and your lips will be so soft and moisturised in the morning X
I know I comment this a lot, however your compassion for both your model and your craft consistently shine through in your videos. You are teacher, philosopher and historian all rolled into one gorgeous, soft spoken amazingly talented package. Thank you for what you do!
You are a magician Lisa! I have learned so much from your channel over the last few years, and I think it's great that a makeup artist of your caliber is willing to make instructional videos like this.
You're the best. I don't have uneven lips but I clicked the link curious to see your lip liner suggestions for deeper skins. You are a genius. I've never seen the suggestions you made and now I'm up for seeing how they look if I filled in my lip with it!
Lisa, I just had to let you know that your tip about using a q-tip to put on lip balm, was so helpful! You showed how to put it on with the q-tip and then gently use it to roll over the lips to exfoliate. I have had such dry, chapped lips and nothing seems to work. But I tried this technique using some aquaphor on a a-tip. It worked beautifully! My lips felt so much softer and the cracks and dryness was so much better. Thanks so much! Sometimes little tips can really help someone.
Really, the best lip video I've seen on this problem, one I have. As we age, very often our lips thin, especially the top lip! I'm going to try this tomorrow. Thank you!
I also have a excessively large bottom lip in comparison to my upper lip and have always stuck to neutral colors, after watching this video I used this technique to wear a red lip and got tons of compliments. This really works! Thank You Lisa!
Again, you made a tutorial which does stand out amongst the other, boring, all alike videos about the same topic. With you, we get a great lighting, a real, serious teaching and a great relaxing moment thanks to your beauty and soothing voice. (Model is beautiful too!). You're really in a league pf your own! Love you, Lisa. xx
A classic Eldridge Technique: never over the top, only enhancing what's already there, beautiful but understated & elegant. I like it that it doesn't use goopy gloss/any of those "cliche" products to plump up lips/cheat the appearance of it. This is a real technique that shows a real makeup artist's skill. Brilliant!
This is so great. I tried it because on the right side the upper lip is slightly different and it worked a treat. How many years I've been trying and finally some easy symmetry! Super thanks super fabulous x
I used a lip plumping gloss (no7) once, it plumped my lips alright and then caused scabbing and peeling which lasted for months. It contained cinnamon, which I have a mild allergy to- causes me breathing problems as well in large quantities ie scented pine cones. Love my Rodail balm, no probs there, but did try Sexy Mother Pucker very strong reaction, so l suspect that too contains cinnamon.... Read the packaging first (if you can)
I don't know if i watch every tutorial from you without missing ONE because of your talent and because your make ups are always light and soooo professional, or if it's just because i loove your voice and accent. I'm french and i love english accent !!! It's hypnotising !
Can't thank you enough, Lisa. This method works perfectly for me and what an improvement! I had tried in the past to extend my top lip and ended up looking like a duck! I find your videos extremely helpful. Perhaps you could update your fav foundations video? Five years is a long time and the formulations and colors may have changed.
Thank you so much for this! I've got small, thin lips. Doesn't frighten me away from bright colors, but it does make me tend to go for a stain effect vs. full-on lip color. I'm excited to give this a go!
Hello Lisa, I really love your tutorials. I've been learning a lot since I've discovered your channel, and I'm not obssessed anymore with my lack of tools or knowledge in blending eye shadows. I do what suits me with affordable products...and use my fingers to apply or pat in eye shadow or lipstick. Please receive all my admiration and I do apologize for my bad english since I'm French.
Lisa, any suggestions for the other way around???? What to do when lips are too big and too full that I don't even dare to wear any colour on, but sometimes wish that I could when saw the beautiful attractive colours. Thanks!
Find a liner in your skin tone (MAC has some but I'm not sure they're lip safe) and apply that first to hide the natural edges - I find a pencil works better than just foundation, then... have fun trying different lip shapes! use a liner + lipstick, the darker the smaller they will look.
Its amazing to see how happy the model is with the results at the end and how makeup and and such a talented artist can help people feel better about their flaws and feel more beautiful
another amazing video! I have this same issue with my bottom lip being bigger, I always thought the answer to fuller lips was botox, after watching this I now know it is best to work with what I have, this is an amazing transformation and simple to follow I cant wait to try it xxx
It depends on the kind of lipstick you use. I overdraw my lips and never have my lipstick come off. It fades a bit in the center after eating and drinking all day, but then I just reapply a touch. :) I don't use lip liner, just Besame lipstick applied with a lip brush, blotted and reapplied three times. Takes about five minutes and lasts all day.
I really like Lisa's choise of models. Everytime beautiful and natural, yet real people . And great technique with the lip pencil, very keen to try it! My lips are ok, wouldn't call slim in any way, yet i'd really like to try this for some extra fullness.
I look forward to your videos so much! They always seem to bring out the best features of a persons face and yet don't require buckets of products to do so, just technique. PLUS not all your models are young adults meaning your videos reach out to wider audience that want advice. YOU'RE AWESOME!
She had beautiful lips to begin with! Still, thank you for showing us all these different techniques Lisa! Yours are my favourite make-up videos on TH-cam.
Oh she's gorgeous! What a cutie! I have fairly similar lips and I've been using some of these techniques for a while now. I actually think bright or red lips work well with thin lips since it makes every single part of the lip noticeable. My lips are very pale around the edges, making them look thinner than they are, but a bright lipstick and lip pencil emphasise every last bit of flesh without having to cross the vermillion border. Special thanks for the lip pencil post too! :)
Really great job. Looking for a natural nude lip pencil that is the right shade for my lips so will try this one as I have a similar colouring - my lips are thin and on the pale side, one side is thinner (top and bottom) and have a small mouth but will try this - thanks!
Finding your channel on youtube was one of my best finds ever. You are so professional, and elegant and talented and simply amazing. Love you and your videos and looking forward for more
Lisa, the tip to use a matte texture instead of gloss to increase the appearance of voluminous lips is completely revolutionary to me. But it does make sense now that I think about it! Since it's not reflecting the light it doesn't draw attention to drawing outside the perimeter of the natural lips! I love this thank you so much!
I am fair and have found MAC Stone lip line is a great all round liner and if used softly creates a very convincing fuller lip. Very helpful video, thank you Lisa.
Hi Lisa! I just discovered your TH-cam Channel and love watching your tutorials. I have extremely thin lips and want to use all your suggestions in this video you put up in 2013. Unfortunately, L'Oreal doesn't have the nude lip liner -Always Toasted 708. Have you found a replacement for this nude liner? Out of all the channels I've watched yours is definitely the most informative. Thank you very much! Colleen
Hey Lisa, love what you do! I have have thin lips, my bottom lip a little fuller than the top. Question: how can I stop the lip stick disappearing from the inside of the lip leaving a horrid 'clown like' line on the outside. I don't wear lip stick because of this but would love to be able to wear.... HELP!!
Really love your videos! Would you be able to do a tutorial for lined lips? I've never smoked in my life but my lips are naturally very liney...I avoid lipstick for this reason. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks, I have so many lip liners, and I never knew what to do with them! Now, I know. I love Eight Hour Cream as a balm, I've been using it since I was eight, because my mother was using it. Great product!
Perfection, Lisa! Always fab tips and techniques...I have a small top lip but full bottom lip, so I'll have a go at this to plump the top lip up a bit! Thank you! x
Hi lovely Lisa I have a couple of questions that I would love your thoughts on. 1.Do you recommend sun protection/block in the eye and lip area? If so, is there one you recommend? 2. Do you recommend waxing upper lip? 3. Are you ever weary of harsh chemicals used in skin care products? If so, are there any you would recommend stearing clear of? Many thanks and much gratitude! xo
Do you guys know how hard it was to find a video with real thin lips?? Jesus, every other tutorial was already larger size lips. Thank you for this!
This! My top is very similar to the model in this video, not many of the artists that have made these tutorials actually have lips that need overdrawing like I do!
8 years later this video is still helpful and I must say...amen lol I have a thin uneven top lip and I even do TH-cam and thought I was the only one without full even lips lol
Try MissMai27 tutorial
Yas
It’s like shape wear modeled by someone who would never wear shape wear, lol.
Your model was so lovely when she smiled!! :) She seems like such a sweet girl.
I will definitely be employing these techniques! I have a very full bottom lip and my top lip is quite a lot thinner.
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Every time I think, "nah, I know what I am doing in that area, I can skip that one", but I end up watching anyway and I ALWAYS learn something. Always. It is clear you are an incredibly talented make-up artist but yet you always manage to make your videos relatable and achievable for the audience and have given me tips and skills that have grown my own confidence and ability so much. Thank you Lisa!
This is an absolutely amazing transformation, the best video I’ve ever seen for the problem of uneven or thin lips. Thank you so much!
Avoid creamy, glossy lipsticks. Apply pencil and then only apply a small amount of lipstick patting the edges to thin the product out and soften the appearance X
Her lips are so adorable before though :o like dolly lips
@w no she shouldn't. Lip fillers look awful and they stretch your lip skin so if you ever stop getting them your lips look shriveled and even thinner. Her lips are fine as they are
Lip fillers don’t last long and they cost quite a lot.
I like rose bud lips like yours, I think they look really pretty. If you do want to extend the shape a little when wearing lipstick though just subtly fill out the area between the absolute corners (with your lips open) and blend towards the fullest bit of your lips - hope that makes sense, its hard to explain in words X
Every time I watch one of your tutorials I'm blown away by your talent. Thanks for taking the time to film this for us- I know you're super busy professionally so it's much appreciated. x
This was SO helpful! I've been searching endlessly for a useful tip on making thin lips look fuller and even, and I'm super excited to try this technique out!
They can be anything you like, there is no set rule. It's really up to each individual. I had lots of tweets and FB messages asking me to do this video from girls who want to even lips out or increase the size a little (especially when wearing strong colour) but its each to their own X
Wow, this was an amazing tutorial Lisa. Thanks for using drugstore makeup. You always make the best videos, and inspire me with each tutorial.
Love from Alaska,
Monica
wow this is so helpful thank you for making it! so many videos on here are about making up a completely new lip shape when i just want to learn how to work with what i have...
Aw thanks, yes Its amazing as a lip balm. Rub it into your lips before bed, leaving a thick layer to soak in and your lips will be so soft and moisturised in the morning X
My lips are as full as they can possibly be but I still would never miss a Lisa video. Your voice is so soothing and I learn so much listening to you!
Makeup magic! I love how Lisa's models' eyes light up when they see what she's done. That must be so satisfying for makeup artists.
I know I comment this a lot, however your compassion for both your model and your craft consistently shine through in your videos. You are teacher, philosopher and historian all rolled into one gorgeous, soft spoken amazingly talented package. Thank you for what you do!
you did a great job as always...btw this girl is really gorgeous!
I have already made a 'Smokey Eyes for Hooded Eyes' tutorial so take a look at that, it may be helpful X
You are a magician Lisa! I have learned so much from your channel over the last few years, and I think it's great that a makeup artist of your caliber is willing to make instructional videos like this.
The model has a really lovely voice! :)
lisa i never realized that there's so much detailing that goes in doing makeup...hats off to you..amazing video..thank you!!
You give women such confidence and empire meant. You are truly an icon and role model for women today x
Mac have similar shades Redd is good as is Cherry X
Lisa this tutorial has saved my life! you are incredible! never stop uploading these! xx
Thank you for your lovely comment x
Great tutorial!
We can really see the difference!
Thank you for sharing these techniques!
You're the best. I don't have uneven lips but I clicked the link curious to see your lip liner suggestions for deeper skins. You are a genius. I've never seen the suggestions you made and now I'm up for seeing how they look if I filled in my lip with it!
That red pencil looks amazing, I must congratulate you on doing amazing job with No7, the brand is getting more and more exciting!
Lisa,
I just had to let you know that your tip about using a q-tip to put on lip balm, was so helpful! You showed how to put it on with the q-tip and then gently use it to roll over the lips to exfoliate. I have had such dry, chapped lips and nothing seems to work. But I tried this technique using some aquaphor on a a-tip. It worked beautifully! My lips felt so much softer and the cracks and dryness was so much better.
Thanks so much! Sometimes little tips can really help someone.
You teach me so much, it's the basics that count! Be proud Lisa, we love you!
Really, the best lip video I've seen on this problem, one I have. As we age, very often our lips thin, especially the top lip! I'm going to try this tomorrow. Thank you!
Dear Jess,
at the end you look absolutely amazing and your eye color oh gosh i am jealous!
your beautiful just the way you are Jess!
I always see your jewelery and I do always think you wear it in the right way!! Very elegant and chic and classy!
I also have a excessively large bottom lip in comparison to my upper lip and have always stuck to neutral colors, after watching this video I used this technique to wear a red lip and got tons of compliments. This really works! Thank You Lisa!
You're so talented, Lisa. I love your approach. You're not like so many other MUAs, who layer tons and tons of products on the models.
Again, you made a tutorial which does stand out amongst the other, boring, all alike videos about the same topic. With you, we get a great lighting, a real, serious teaching and a great relaxing moment thanks to your beauty and soothing voice. (Model is beautiful too!). You're really in a league pf your own! Love you, Lisa. xx
Wow...just Wow, subtle and yet WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! Lisa: BRAVO!
What a beautiful model and what a talent on your hands....I will always follow you!!
The most accurate work I have ever seen when doing red lips You are so talented, I adore you Lisa
A classic Eldridge Technique: never over the top, only enhancing what's already there, beautiful but understated & elegant. I like it that it doesn't use goopy gloss/any of those "cliche" products to plump up lips/cheat the appearance of it. This is a real technique that shows a real makeup artist's skill. Brilliant!
Both looks were amazing, but she particularly suited the red. Thanks for another very useful tutorial Lisa.
Jess has such a lovely smile!
Oh Lisa! You'r such an amazing artist of the make up!
You'r able to trasform every kind of imperfections in something good!!
This is so great. I tried it because on the right side the upper lip is slightly different and it worked a treat. How many years I've been trying and finally some easy symmetry! Super thanks super fabulous x
I used a lip plumping gloss (no7) once, it plumped my lips alright and then caused scabbing and peeling which lasted for months. It contained cinnamon, which I have a mild allergy to- causes me breathing problems as well in large quantities ie scented pine cones. Love my Rodail balm, no probs there, but did try Sexy Mother Pucker very strong reaction, so l suspect that too contains cinnamon.... Read the packaging first (if you can)
I don't know if i watch every tutorial from you without missing ONE because of your talent and because your make ups are always light and soooo professional, or if it's just because i loove your voice and accent. I'm french and i love english accent !!! It's hypnotising !
Wow Lisa! U really made her lips look perfecty shaped, and so natural! Thanks for your videos!
I couldn't agree more with the top two comments! Lisa's skill and the feel for subtlety is AMAZING and truly RARE
Can't thank you enough, Lisa. This method works perfectly for me and what an improvement! I had tried in the past to extend my top lip and ended up looking like a duck! I find your videos extremely helpful. Perhaps you could update your fav foundations video? Five years is a long time and the formulations and colors may have changed.
Thank you so much for this! I've got small, thin lips. Doesn't frighten me away from bright colors, but it does make me tend to go for a stain effect vs. full-on lip color. I'm excited to give this a go!
yay I'm so happy you tried it out and had such great results! X
Wow! I know this video is ten years old, but do you have an updated version (in terms of makeup product recommendations that are currently available?)
Hello Lisa, I really love your tutorials. I've been learning a lot since I've discovered your channel, and I'm not obssessed anymore with my lack of tools or knowledge in blending eye shadows. I do what suits me with affordable products...and use my fingers to apply or pat in eye shadow or lipstick. Please receive all my admiration and I do apologize for my bad english since I'm French.
Lisa, any suggestions for the other way around???? What to do when lips are too big and too full that I don't even dare to wear any colour on, but sometimes wish that I could when saw the beautiful attractive colours. Thanks!
Rock your full lips!
+Aleta Bent Line inside the lip, and apply foundation around the lip liner. Dark lip colors can make lips smaller too.
+MalenkyGoblin Thank you so much. I will try that.
+Christy-MiyukiItachi thank you! yes will try that.
Find a liner in your skin tone (MAC has some but I'm not sure they're lip safe) and apply that first to hide the natural edges - I find a pencil works better than just foundation, then... have fun trying different lip shapes! use a liner + lipstick, the darker the smaller they will look.
Many thanks! Your subtle technique made a dramatic difference. Can't wait to try it! Jess is very beautiful and the perfect model for this demo.
what a gorgeous lip shape you have enhanced for this model. lovely
Swooning over how amazing you are. You just so simply line her lips 100% perfectly, so talented and artistic.
I've watched so many tutorials for exactly this problem but yours is the best! The model is really beautiful btw! Thx lisa
Its amazing to see how happy the model is with the results at the end and how makeup and and such a talented artist can help people feel better about their flaws and feel more beautiful
another amazing video! I have this same issue with my bottom lip being bigger, I always thought the answer to fuller lips was botox, after watching this I now know it is best to work with what I have, this is an amazing transformation and simple to follow I cant wait to try it xxx
The problem with overlining is when the lipstick rubs off the lip but it stays on the outside, so you end up with a clown mouth.
True not a great look that but might work if you cover the whole lips with liner first :)
Quixotic right lol
😂😂😂
*It also means no drinking and eating all day.*
It depends on the kind of lipstick you use. I overdraw my lips and never have my lipstick come off. It fades a bit in the center after eating and drinking all day, but then I just reapply a touch. :) I don't use lip liner, just Besame lipstick applied with a lip brush, blotted and reapplied three times. Takes about five minutes and lasts all day.
I really like Lisa's choise of models. Everytime beautiful and natural, yet real people . And great technique with the lip pencil, very keen to try it! My lips are ok, wouldn't call slim in any way, yet i'd really like to try this for some extra fullness.
That model didn't move like at all hahaha I wish I was like that when someone puts makeup on me like seriously
I look forward to your videos so much! They always seem to bring out the best features of a persons face and yet don't require buckets of products to do so, just technique. PLUS not all your models are young adults meaning your videos reach out to wider audience that want advice. YOU'RE AWESOME!
Lisa's videos can easily put me to sleep. Not because they're boring! But because her voice is so soothing.
Lisa's videos make my day.
I could watch her videos for hours. SO lovely x
thank you X
What an incredible artist, and truly gorgeous person you are Lisa.... And the best bit, you are so NICE, nice in the best possible way
She had beautiful lips to begin with! Still, thank you for showing us all these different techniques Lisa! Yours are my favourite make-up videos on TH-cam.
What a beautiful smile your model has, Lisa. Lovely work on the lipstick. x
Oh she's gorgeous! What a cutie! I have fairly similar lips and I've been using some of these techniques for a while now. I actually think bright or red lips work well with thin lips since it makes every single part of the lip noticeable. My lips are very pale around the edges, making them look thinner than they are, but a bright lipstick and lip pencil emphasise every last bit of flesh without having to cross the vermillion border. Special thanks for the lip pencil post too! :)
Wow it's like magic
Really great job. Looking for a natural nude lip pencil that is the right shade for my lips so will try this one as I have a similar colouring - my lips are thin and on the pale side, one side is thinner (top and bottom) and have a small mouth but will try this - thanks!
wow just wow. After all these videos, I still learn something every time I watch.
You've got art in your hands, Lisa! they're magic!
Finding your channel on youtube was one of my best finds ever. You are so professional, and elegant and talented and simply amazing. Love you and your videos and looking forward for more
The key is subtlety and you are the Queen of Subtlety! It's lovely.
She's so pretty! Wow. This lip pencil trick is brilliant, Lisa.
Lisa, the tip to use a matte texture instead of gloss to increase the appearance of voluminous lips is completely revolutionary to me. But it does make sense now that I think about it! Since it's not reflecting the light it doesn't draw attention to drawing outside the perimeter of the natural lips! I love this thank you so much!
She has the most gorgeous grey eyes!
Great tutorial, Lisa
I love the "crow's feet" crinkles around your eyes. They are just beautiful on you & show what a kind, cheerful, loving person you are.
I am fair and have found MAC Stone lip line is a great all round liner and if used softly creates a very convincing fuller lip. Very helpful video, thank you Lisa.
You are amazing! I have the same problem! I would always shy away from lipstick because of this. will definitely try this thanks!
I am amazed at how gorgeous and natural the nude looks! Great job!
Me relaxed: Lips are decently full.
Me smiling: Aaaand they're gone.
Your hand movements are so elegant!
Me and my mum used to watch you on ten years younger and I thought wow! I'm 16 now and you are my inspiration, thank you for these videos x
THANKYOU. She has my lips almost exactly. Finally a video that helped actual thin lips lol. :)
Hi Lisa! I just discovered your TH-cam Channel and love watching your tutorials. I have extremely thin lips and want to use all your suggestions in this video you put up in 2013. Unfortunately, L'Oreal doesn't have the nude lip liner -Always Toasted 708. Have you found a replacement for this nude liner? Out of all the channels I've watched yours is definitely the most informative. Thank you very much! Colleen
Hey Lisa, love what you do! I have have thin lips, my bottom lip a little fuller than the top. Question: how can I stop the lip stick disappearing from the inside of the lip leaving a horrid 'clown like' line on the outside. I don't wear lip stick because of this but would love to be able to wear.... HELP!!
Baied
Brilliant Lisa!!! Is the process any different for older lips- with vertical lines surrounding the (especially) upper lip? Thanks so much!!!
Really love your videos! Would you be able to do a tutorial for lined lips? I've never smoked in my life but my lips are naturally very liney...I avoid lipstick for this reason. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated!
What an amazing makeup artist you are!!!!!
Thanks, I have so many lip liners, and I never knew what to do with them! Now, I know.
I love Eight Hour Cream as a balm, I've been using it since I was eight, because my mother was using it. Great product!
Perfection, Lisa! Always fab tips and techniques...I have a small top lip but full bottom lip, so I'll have a go at this to plump the top lip up a bit! Thank you! x
The result is astonishing! Wow wow wow!
This has helped me SO much, I always hated working with my lips because my top lip was drastically smaller. Thank you Lisa Eldridge!!!!!!
I bow to you. I recently got a nude pencil and didn't know what to do with it. My lips could always need more volume. Thank you!
I love your technique. So gentle and professional!
Hi lovely Lisa
I have a couple of questions that I would love your thoughts on.
1.Do you recommend sun protection/block in the eye and lip area? If so, is there one you recommend?
2. Do you recommend waxing upper lip?
3. Are you ever weary of harsh chemicals used in skin care products? If so, are there any you would recommend stearing clear of?
Many thanks and much gratitude!
xo