My mom is 93 and she watched this video with me. At the end, she said, “Bette Davis was famous for lining her lips this way.” This is a timeless technique. ❤️
Am I the only one who thinks Bette Davis was pretty but her lips looked weird? I figured it was just the trend at that time. Like the thin eyebrows of the ate 90's.
I like that she gave credit to the makeup artist that 1st did this for her in the 90’s like she said everything is repurposed “ fashion, make” I like that she explained and demonstrated her technique. Some of these people on TH-cam act like they are the ones who invented a technique.
I’ve been doing this for a few years now and it makes a huge difference. I also figured out that it does look so much better if you don’t line the corners. Thank you for posting such amazing content every week. I’ve learned so much
I used to do this but it’s been… well a long time. I also never used a color that was closer to my lip shade and honestly I’ve struggled to find any color that I’m comfortable with. Anyway, I’m definitely going to try it again with your advice and the technique etc. I would have absolutely made the mistake of drawing my lips out to the edges. Thank you again! You are amazing 💜
Fifteen years ago, in 2007, I wanted fuller lips so bad I paid $900 to have Restylane injected into my lips at a doctor's office. I had thin lips my entire life and was in a position where I could finally afford to do something about it. Back then a bigger upper lip was preferable, with a smaller bottom lip, so I had about 10 injections into the upper lip. It hurt so bad I had to rest for 15 minutes with a cold washcloth on my forehead before continuing on to the bottom lip. The doctor told me my lips would be bruised for a few days (they were) but I would be happy with the results. Boy, was I. The next day I went to work and everyone told me I looked younger but couldn't figure out what I had done. The bruising was hidden with concealer and a nude lipstick. The effect lasted for about a year, and I was fully prepared to do it again no matter how much it hurt. (We survive childbirth for God's sake.) I never went back because my best friend at the time was a makeup artist who worked for the entertainment industry (she won an Emmy for her prosthetic work on the Klingons aliens on Star Trek) and she showed me this new technique for the look of fuller lips. I was blown away and have been doing it ever since. We've lost touch over the years, I moved to San Diego and she was hired to do the makeup for a movie that was filming in Prague for six months (lucky her), but if you're out there Mary Kay, hello and thank you for that little tip that boosted my confidence and changed my life forever.
I am 68 and enjoy you helpful videos. Having the camera come in real close, as you apply your makeup is most helpful. I noticed your eyes and how natural your makeup, looked. More close please. Thank you for your professional expertise!!!
I am 32 years old I was a makeup artist for 10 years from age 20-30. I adore you!! I love your energy and positivity! Everyone is beautiful and makeup only brings it out and I love the fact you make it simple yet encouraging! This is how I operated standing in Ulta with brand XYZ making the everyday woman feel amazing in their own skin without caking on makeup. It’s so much more simple that most think! No need to over complicate it and you make it just that !!
Omg you just changed my life. Initially I thought “ but I like defining my Cupid’s bow “ but then when I tried your technique it sooo works and looks even better and doesn’t bleed ! You’re a star ⭐️
I am a 71-year-old this month! When you started the video, I thought her lips need no help; they are perfect. Then I continued to watch and loved your lips even more. I am going to practice. Thank you.
I have very thin lips. She is correct about not starting the lipliner from the outer corners. However, you can simply start with moisturizer (or vaseline then take a brownish shade of lipstick. (makes teeth look whiter) Apply the lipstick, then dab on liquid foundation. Then, take the lip liner last, and go over the lips The whole secret is the liquid foundation making the lips look fuller.
I commented on this on a random tutorial because I couldn't find where the right video was so thanks, Nikol, for doing a separate video! I actually have something to add, if I may -- I'm in my 70's so I alter this a bit -- my lips are pretty dark so I make sure the lip liner is the color of my lips (may be darker than you think when you try it and I am very white skinned). The reason i do that is that I actually cheat the corners more than Nikol does. I just stop the liner staying away from the corner and with the matching liner it works. Then as Nikol showed taking a highlighter around the mouth, I do that on top but I also put a dab in the corners of my mouth and dab that with powder. Once you try it it's not all that complicated. Anyway, that's how I make sure I'm not darkening the corners of my lips or that lipstick doesn't drift in to the corner. I absolutely love this hack and, really, in my 70's so I've been wearing chapstick -- and color on the mouth is so important as we get older. Another hack for me is wearing a blue undertone lipstick as it makes my teeth look white. It doesn't have to be dark but avoiding anything coral, peachy . . .like that. Cheers!
You have changed my life and confidence so much and I so cannot thank you enough for all your makeup tips I have recently discovered. I am 47 years, and just doing my eyebrows to how you have shown me has really thrown light off my hooded eyes. I look 10 years younger. Also, I have been blessed with full lips, but now I am older I have always been doing the same routine all my life. Recently I have realised how clown like I look, and that your method is totally a game changer. Thankyou so much again . You look amazing. xxx
My lips are one of the things I liked about my face. I’ve always had full lips. But now that I am 60, they need a little enhancing. Love your hacks! I will be trying it this weekend with the red stain! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
You are such a delightful presenter, so great to be able to watch you in the midst of all the negativity in the world, I always feel better when I watch your videos
amen to that! I am so disheartened by the divisiveness I love watching you tube videos of people who share their expertise freely and graciously showing that down deep people are still giving and loving. We all seem lost in the madness.
Bette Davis and Joan Crawford had overdrawn lips in the late 1930s to mid 1940s, it’s been a trick for years, Max Factor and the Westmore family of make up artists mainly designed the looks for movie stars, funny, it was all usually older men in suits doing make up then, men that looked more like office bods or headteachers than make up artists
Hello NIkol. I watched this video for the second time after many months and discovered that I should not let the pencil go to the outer corners of my lips. I had forgotten that. Now I got a more lifting look. Hugs and thanks from Northern Europe.
I’ve seen others do this lip hack but how you described and showed how to do it step by step was so helpful and doing it for us mature ladies! Thank you
This is years old. Like someone else said, Bette David did it. I remember in the eighties, this girl came into the ladies in a club, and her make up was amazing...she was touching up in front of the mirror, all pouty and looking beautiful...and she did this 'connecting the cupids bow' with her liner. When she left, there were about four of us in the mirror frantically trying to copy it LOL and when I got outside and was standing at the bar, I noticed she was looking at me and winking! Imitiation is the best form of flattery after all
@@user-cg7tl because we dgaf about what men think lol. have you ever thought that women wear makeup because they like it and feel beautiful and confident wearing it, and not because they want to attract men? not everything revolves around your dick
I love this hack! I had a serious accident when I was a baby that resulted in my upper lip being completely severed down the middle. Fortunately my grandmother who was a nurse was there at the time. She grabbed an ice pack and held my lips together the whole way to the emergency room. A nurse who happened to be a nun was on duty at the ER. She sewed my lips back together perfectly creating my cupid's bow. I do have a small scar from just under my nose to the very top of my lip which is barely noticeable. As I've aged it has become more pronounced which is why I think this hack will help me correct my scar. Thank you for showing us how to achieve this glamorous, beautiful look.
Selfless and sacrificing to hold your lips with ice too, what a marvelous grandmum. Beautiful story. The nurse had charisma and pride in her work, to sew the best she was capable. Your situation had a 50/50 chance of leaving you deformed but what a gracious turnout, love. Truly a sensational post🦋
I am a 59-year-old 5 foot 10 woman really find your videos inspiring to be the best we can be during this phase of life! God bless you and thank you and keep up the good works!!
omgosh what does your height have to do with it??? or your age??? BTW I just turned 80 and 5'1" LOL still at it, my lips went from beautiful and plump to thin and a bit lopsided from dental implants ... I still love makeup and my lavender hair. Blessings!
It DOES work on thin lips! I'm a retired make up artist, been doing this for years, it's a good technique and the trick is to get the right lip colour for you.... as Nokol said! I think she's fantastic!!!
I do my lips like this on the daily, thanks to you I was over-drawing my lips but doing it wrong so it honestly just looked like I had eaten and my lipstick was all over lol 😂 This technique really really works and it’s quick once you get used to it Thank you so much for sharing you really helped not just me but I’m sure A LOT of us on this one !
Even tho there’s many of us who know/love this hack sometimes all it takes is “sharpening up” a hack that can make a big difference! So instead of just going in & over lining in the way I’m so used to, I took the extra time & actually concentrated on applying everything exactly how you demonstrated. And it was BECAUSE the application is juuust a bit different & required some extra concentration, the results were indeed a better! It’s like perfecting a hack! I was going to post on IG but I just don’t photograph well & I’m a little self conscious anyway. But this was fun!
@@JodiMannes I agree except the part that she doesn’t feel like she photographs well. I bet you are beautiful, it’s just that maybe you don’t see it. ❤
I'm a year late to this ... i just tried this hack and omg i love it! I am 57 and have been unhappy with some of the changes to my lips and that general area of my face for the last 2 years. This hack is a total game changer and while it doesn't take "years off" it certainly makes me look far more lifted and put together! Thank you!!
To me, having a pronounced cupid’s bow is very attractive so I don’t think the plump look this hack gives is as beautiful. You have a really beautiful, well-shaped upper lip and I would accentuate that if I had that also.
When you started showing the technique I was stunned! I had started doing it on myself a few months ago by accident - exactly as you showed - & never stopped! I love it! Can't believe I'm doing something right w/ make up! Bonus was discovering you, though, so I can't wait to check-out other content! Thx!
I love this technique it defies gravity so well and works its magic as to where you can't tell if your lips are not as full as you make them up to be. The natural lip liner and lipstick are so complementary and real looking. Thank you for such an informative video and I am going to use this all of the time now!
Thank you for this tutorial! I’ve been trying to figure out how I should be using a lip liner and how to hide the chapped lower lip 😀😀. At 56 I embraced my natural silver 2 years ago and have been wearing more makeup for some color and lips 👄 are a must!
Chapped lips put Vaseline on your lips at night or a good Manuka honey and oil chap stick. Manuka honey heals . I use it on everything. My husband had a skin graft for cancer and we could not get the graft to heal. I bought a good Manuka honey it healed within a week . I swear buy using it for my skin natures bounty.
Nikol, I would love to see you using this technique on a model with thin lips. Your lips always look perfect in your videos, but showing us the technique on someone with this lips would help alot.
I really don’t think she’s old enough to even begin to have her lips begin to thin. She mentioned in another video that, back in the 90’s when I modeled, I thought, what! She must have been around 8 or 9 years old. ❤
I have nubby silicone lip exfoliating wands that work well but a cheap microfiber washcloth works really well, too. I buy the microfiber cloths 4/$1 at the dollar store. I balm up before exfoliating. Perfect results. I’ve been lining my (skinny) lips like this since the nineties when I saw it in a magazine. Soooo many great makeup tips came out of the era of the supermodel! I think the models then were so stunning that the MUAs (except for a few standouts) weren’t given their full credit due for innovation and artistry. I find it strange that so many women now are outrageously over lining their top lips, or having procedures done making their top lips really outsized. Most human beings have fuller bottom lips than top. There are a lot of living Bratz dolls walking among us now. To each her own but it is really disconcerting to me, personally.
You are such a lovely gal !!! I was a tomboy the first 40 years of my life. People who see me now are kinda shocked when they see me with long hair, manicured brows and makeup, lol
Thank you Nikol, I am 69 and still make up every day and this is a game changer. My lips have lost a little volume over the last few years. So will definitely be trying this tip. 👍🌹
I'm 52 and used to always use Vaseline for my lips all my life - not great. Just get BYS Almond oil and Shea butter AND Apricot Oil lotions - super cheap and they work SO SO well on lips! xxx
With aging my lips are disappearing before my very eyes lol. I'm definitely going to try these tips. My lips are also very pigmented so your eye lip primer works miracles on neutralizing the lips so I get true lipstick colour. Thanks so much for these tips. Hugs from Toronto.
I went farther. Google lip fillers. I ordered a Fine lip syringe and a lidocaine creame. Then with 2 pokes, I augmented my flattening upper lip. Gals everywhere are doing this fix, more experienced women are teaching the tricks free. Start by purchasing alcohol to kill any germs!
The joys of aging 🧐 But we can always do our best, look our best and use every hack to your benefit. It helps me, says the lady that turned 61 last week…ugh. 🤫❤️
What was difficult for me, was getting used to looking at myself without feeling like I’m a clown. I do this too, and it took me months to get used to myself! And a few months to find an outline color I felt comfortable with. But I love it today. It just takes practice and confidence to get out in public with your new look. Great video!
Thank you,haven’t worn make up other than nivea on my lips for 5 years ,caring for three seniors,& of course COVID hit. And I must say your hair is beautiful! I am almost all grey now,haven’t had a cut since covid ether,down to my rib cage now 👀. Thanks for your time, it was nice to see you do that to your lips ,I’m 60 and it seems like my lips are so skinny now.Cuddles from Canada 🌼🌺🌸🇬🇧🇨🇦M
I’m not trying to be a “ Debbie downer” but I have seen this technique done on several people on utube pgms. And to me…..it makes them look like they have been stung by a bee on their lips!! The natural shape of lips can be made to look thicker or thinner with a good lip liner but to go this way… not getting it! I’ve done stage makeup for over 20 or more years, for various shows etc. never thought this was a good look! You are a beautiful woman and I love your products and all the advice you give but just not a fan of this one. Please don’t take offense to my remarks, I’m only doing as you asked, telling you how I like/ or not this trick! Just keep on helping us “older women”, I’m 84, still love makeup and your videos!
I lucked out on my skin genes not a zit during adolescence.....40-55: in winter I noticed I needed to even my skin tone especially in winter. I am now 63 very dry skin few wrinkles....love my serum and moisturizer - makes me feel more comfortable. I loved the way you put it in another video: since the pandemic and increased use of zoom / video / FaceTime it is obvious even to me that I REALLY need to "master makeup". On tech screens I look totally washed out. Thank you for making this about empowerment. My lips are slightly thinner - now this video I can't wait to try. Thank you
I love how natural this technique makes my lips look! And my favorite Go-To natural look is using your Nude Lip Liner and NikRay lipstick (w/a little gloss, of course!) It's No Fail! LOVE IT!
Thank you Nikol for mentioning the Lawless Overnight Lip Plumping Mask!!! I was in desperate need and had no idea what to try so I ordered it from Sephora and used it last night. I didn't have to reapply it during the night and my lips were so soft and smooth in the morning! I am so happy! I love your videos and really appreciate your tips and tricks.❤
If your lips are not smooth in the morning or smooth at all during the day your not drinking enough water. Water helps plump the lip Vaseline at night or a good Manuka honey lip balm. Chap stick. I use a cinnamon Manuka honey lip balm from honey bee. The cinnamon gives my lips that extra plump .
you are an excellent teacher! Refreshing to learn from someone that didn't spend 14 minutes of a 15 minute video carrying on about themselves. thank you!
I do it all the time, didn’t even know it was a real makeup artist hack, just figured it out myself a while ago😅 I have very thin lips and this works like magic!
Hi Nikol! I enjoy watching you! You’re a true beauty! I tried this lip hack just for fun, and I love the results! I don’t have your beautiful lips, so I wasn’t expecting much. Thank you for your energy and encouragement! ❤️
Yoooooo! I can’t stop staring at her hair. God bless so beautiful. I imagine she walks into a room and the record scratches and everyone turns around. Wow!!!
Amazing! I just realized I’ve been lining my upper lip wrong. I would emphasize the peak instead of joining like you just taught us. It does make a difference! 👄
@@sheliapower4566 I agree. Removing the peaks just makes it look like you have a bunch of lip filler, that was poorly done. This "tube" type of top lift can also make your whole face look puffy.
I love this technique, thanks for reminding me ❤️ it's important though to not use a glossy or shiny lipstick, as it will 100% give away the true cupids bow when you're moving your face. Not a fan of ultra matte lipsticks either. I usually put a lip balm on clients before starting Makeup, so it's well absorbered when I start with the lipstick. Lipstick is always last so they can drink/smoke/talk without me having to re-apply. By then, applying a lipliner will give amazing results on the nourished lips, no lipstick needed.
Omgosh, finally an answer to why I couldn't get my lips lined right. I kept having Joker lips. Stopping the line and bringing it down AMAZING! I love the top line across too. Actually made my lips look fuller!!! Thank you so much 💓.
Just came across this. I was a makeup artist for some years but now, much older with thinner lips and a lopsided lower lip. I’m definitely going to try this!! Thank you x
Thank you for sharing this with your subscribers, I am 74 but I'm definitely going to try this. You are a beautiful lady with a true sincere heart. Carole
I just want to say thank you for sharing this technique. I’m 50y-o, never liked my lip shape. I have full lips, upper lip is bigger than bottom. I normally just wear natural color lip gloss so my lip shape doesn’t stand out. With this technique, I think I can try lipstick and it’s so easy.
One of my favorite videos in a long time! Such a great hack…and I have followed you long enough to know that, indeed, you’ve been doing this forever lol, but I have not seen a video dedicated to it. This really makes me want to give it a go!
Love this method. But I’m taken by how astoundingly beautiful you look in this video!! You ALWAYS look great but in this video just GORGEOUS! Your skin! Eyes! EVERYTHING! SO BEAUTIFUL, Nicole! 🥰
This is my first time watching and I have learned so much!. I found more tutorials including your mom and since I am close to her age I really appreciate the attention to older women. I am excited to see more of your content. Thank you!
I always line and over the years Ive gotten really good without over lining. I ran in after watching with dirty face and no prep. I love the way they look. I will start using this technique. It turned out great, and I don't have thick lips, thighs yes, but not lips. They aren't the thinnest but loved the outcome. Thank you for the lesson.!!!
You look always gorgeous. And I love your realistic tips. I’m 62 years old and still feel good about myself, although I don’t wear makeup on a regular basis.
love your vids. perfect for over 40y. Much appreciated! I have to say (i'm sure you've heard it before) pulling your hair back makes you look 20y younger! You are beautiful no matter what, but amazing what a difference a simple hairstyle can do. Just as what a simple makeup application does as well.
Nikol, you are so lovely, inside & out. I love that you spend time & resources helping those of us facing new issues as time marches on. Your advice is worth trying & remembering. BTW, your mother seems a treasure.
Thanks for the video! I had noticed I like my top lip corners not drawn all the way out, but I wasn’t consistent. Now I will be. However, I love my Cupid’s bow, don’t want to obscure it. Most of all thanks for encouraging ladies to do as much or little as they like.
This is such a fabulous hack! My lips are quite full but I was losing both lip lines. Following you to the letter,have at last solved the problem!! I need a new lip liner though. You’re a star,Nikol ⭐️ have learnt so much from you ♥️… and they say an old dog cannot learn new tricks?! ♥️
You are fantastic and beautiful Nikol. I learned this hack from you, about a year ago. I am here again for a refresher! Thank you so much; I am rediscovering your channel.
Nikol, this is such a great video. I have very full lips 💋 they literally look like this emoji and I love that this hack can give me an alternative look. By the way, thank you for adding the list of lipstick colors on the screen and the one you actually used. It gave me time to grab a screen shot and save it for any purchases I make on your fresh beauty studio site at at later time. THANK YOU 💄
You have won me over! It is my pleasure to subscribe. The info u present is valuable, and u present it in such a way that I feel like I'm talking with a close friend. Thank u for sharing and for being so giving.
Sunday afternoon here in Australia, I've been cleaning out all my make-up and organising my bathroom drawers. Had a little practice on my face too. You've inspired me Nikol, thank you.
Just Yes. Yes. Yes. to ALL of you! Beautiful, full gray hair, the short eyeliner ... the arch and length of the brows, the lip liner and nude and lush lips ... THAT'S HOW YOU ROCK IT. SUBSCRIBED. THANKS!💃🏼💕
I'm just starting to experiment with make-up again. I've just been feeling emotionally yucky this past year so I stopped even caring about being precise with my make-up. I'm going to try this out and do all the steps you've advised us to do with lip care, lining etc. Thanks for such a great video.👌🏽❤️
My top lip is thinner and it really worked. We all have different shaped lips 👄 and we want to look our best! A better version of your self 🥰💗💗 close your lips at the top and connect was really did it for me. Thank you thank you
I randomly saw this video in my feed, love it! I’ve been this “ hack “ for awhile now. I’ve always disliked my lips, after high school I thought about lip filler.. but I started doing this, ( after I saw old pictures of Pamala Anderson and a few other girls) it’s definitely made me feel better about my lips. 💄 👄
Did it just now, YES! It works and it is brilliant. Best with a very nude/close to lip color pencil. and gloss on center top and bottom. Love love love it!!!
As a 63 mature woman I have thin lips and have been looking forever for something to help. Looking foward to practicing this hack and hopefully it works! New to your channel and love if ❤
I have thin little bird lips so I’m excited to try this hack. Also.. your hair color is STUNNING. I know it’s a natural gift from the heavens but it’s so beautiful on you 😍
My mom is 93 and she watched this video with me. At the end, she said, “Bette Davis was famous for lining her lips this way.” This is a timeless technique. ❤️
And Bette Davis was one gorgeous woman!
Thats lovely, see we can learn los from our mothers beauty secrets.
Am I the only one who thinks Bette Davis was pretty but her lips looked weird? I figured it was just the trend at that time. Like the thin eyebrows of the ate 90's.
Aww 🥰 I luv her. Yes props to the ladies to classic beauty.
Yes she was. Her makeup artist called it the Bettie Davis smear
I like that she gave credit to the makeup artist that 1st did this for her in the 90’s like she said everything is repurposed “ fashion, make” I like that she explained and demonstrated her technique. Some of these people on TH-cam act like they are the ones who invented a technique.
Lena ... I agree, she gave ''credit'' to / ''who'' the credit was due : ) tfs !
I’ve been doing this for a few years now and it makes a huge difference. I also figured out that it does look so much better if you don’t line the corners. Thank you for posting such amazing content every week. I’ve learned so much
I used to do this but it’s been… well a long time. I also never used a color that was closer to my lip shade and honestly I’ve struggled to find any color that I’m comfortable with. Anyway, I’m definitely going to try it again with your advice and the technique etc. I would have absolutely made the mistake of drawing my lips out to the edges. Thank you again! You are amazing 💜
Fifteen years ago, in 2007, I wanted fuller lips so bad I paid $900 to have Restylane injected into my lips at a doctor's office. I had thin lips my entire life and was in a position where I could finally afford to do something about it. Back then a bigger upper lip was preferable, with a smaller bottom lip, so I had about 10 injections into the upper lip. It hurt so bad I had to rest for 15 minutes with a cold washcloth on my forehead before continuing on to the bottom lip.
The doctor told me my lips would be bruised for a few days (they were) but I would be happy with the results. Boy, was I. The next day I went to work and everyone told me I looked younger but couldn't figure out what I had done. The bruising was hidden with concealer and a nude lipstick. The effect lasted for about a year, and I was fully prepared to do it again no matter how much it hurt. (We survive childbirth for God's sake.)
I never went back because my best friend at the time was a makeup artist who worked for the entertainment industry (she won an Emmy for her prosthetic work on the Klingons aliens on Star Trek) and she showed me this new technique for the look of fuller lips. I was blown away and have been doing it ever since. We've lost touch over the years, I moved to San Diego and she was hired to do the makeup for a movie that was filming in Prague for six months (lucky her), but if you're out there Mary Kay, hello and thank you for that little tip that boosted my confidence and changed my life forever.
I am 68 and enjoy you helpful videos. Having the camera come in real close, as you apply your makeup is most helpful. I noticed your eyes and how natural your makeup, looked. More close please. Thank you for your professional expertise!!!
I am 32 years old I was a makeup artist for 10 years from age 20-30. I adore you!! I love your energy and positivity! Everyone is beautiful and makeup only brings it out and I love the fact you make it simple yet encouraging! This is how I operated standing in Ulta with brand XYZ making the everyday woman feel amazing in their own skin without caking on makeup. It’s so much more simple that most think! No need to over complicate it and you make it just that !!
Omg you just changed my life. Initially I thought “ but I like defining my Cupid’s bow “ but then when I tried your technique it sooo works and looks even better and doesn’t bleed ! You’re a star ⭐️
I am a 71-year-old this month! When you started the video, I thought her lips need no help; they are perfect. Then I continued to watch and loved your lips even more. I am going to practice. Thank you.
I would love to see this done on a woman who actually has thin lips
Absolutely agree, it’s easy for her to get the full lip look when she actually has full lips. To me, that’s not a hack. 😆
I have very thin lips. She is correct about not starting the lipliner from the outer corners. However, you can simply start with moisturizer (or vaseline then take a brownish shade of lipstick. (makes teeth look whiter) Apply the lipstick, then dab on liquid foundation. Then, take the lip liner last, and go over the lips The whole secret is the liquid foundation making the lips look fuller.
Totally agree. It the same with anti wrinkle creams. It's always 30 year olds they demo on.
exactly
@@robynsreagan Thank you. This gal talks too much before she gets to the point. And her lips are already very very full.
I commented on this on a random tutorial because I couldn't find where the right video was so thanks, Nikol, for doing a separate video! I actually have something to add, if I may -- I'm in my 70's so I alter this a bit -- my lips are pretty dark so I make sure the lip liner is the color of my lips (may be darker than you think when you try it and I am very white skinned). The reason i do that is that I actually cheat the corners more than Nikol does. I just stop the liner staying away from the corner and with the matching liner it works. Then as Nikol showed taking a highlighter around the mouth, I do that on top but I also put a dab in the corners of my mouth and dab that with powder. Once you try it it's not all that complicated. Anyway, that's how I make sure I'm not darkening the corners of my lips or that lipstick doesn't drift in to the corner. I absolutely love this hack and, really, in my 70's so I've been wearing chapstick -- and color on the mouth is so important as we get older. Another hack for me is wearing a blue undertone lipstick as it makes my teeth look white. It doesn't have to be dark but avoiding anything coral, peachy . . .like that. Cheers!
I can't believe this hack.. I've been using it since the 70s!!
It's brilliant and it REALLY works girls!
You have changed my life and confidence so much and I so cannot thank you enough for all your makeup tips I have recently discovered. I am 47 years, and just doing my eyebrows to how you have shown me has really thrown light off my hooded eyes. I look 10 years younger. Also, I have been blessed with full lips, but now I am older I have always been doing the same routine all my life. Recently I have realised how clown like I look, and that your method is totally a game changer. Thankyou so much again . You look amazing. xxx
So happy to hear this!!! Thank you 😘
Im the same age
My lips are one of the things I liked about my face. I’ve always had full lips. But now that I am 60, they need a little enhancing. Love your hacks! I will be trying it this weekend with the red stain! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
You are such a delightful presenter, so great to be able to watch you in the midst of all the negativity in the world, I always feel better when I watch your videos
amen to that! I am so disheartened by the divisiveness I love watching you tube videos of people who share their expertise freely and graciously showing that down deep people are still giving and loving. We all seem lost in the madness.
I’ve been doing this “hack” since highschool. I learned this from looking at Pamela Anderson’s lips in the 90s. I use this look everyday.
Thank you
Bette Davis and Joan Crawford had overdrawn lips in the late 1930s to mid 1940s, it’s been a trick for years, Max Factor and the Westmore family of make up artists mainly designed the looks for movie stars, funny, it was all usually older men in suits doing make up then, men that looked more like office bods or headteachers than make up artists
Great hack- love your hair
Me too!
To make my nostrals look narrower
Hello NIkol. I watched this video for the second time after many months and discovered that I should not let the pencil go to the outer corners of my lips. I had forgotten that. Now I got a more lifting look. Hugs and thanks from Northern Europe.
I’ve seen others do this lip hack but how you described and showed how to do it step by step was so helpful and doing it for us mature ladies! Thank you
This is years old. Like someone else said, Bette David did it. I remember in the eighties, this girl came into the ladies in a club, and her make up was amazing...she was touching up in front of the mirror, all pouty and looking beautiful...and she did this 'connecting the cupids bow' with her liner. When she left, there were about four of us in the mirror frantically trying to copy it LOL and when I got outside and was standing at the bar, I noticed she was looking at me and winking! Imitiation is the best form of flattery after all
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@Vashti: I loved that story ❤
Such a cute story I love meeting girls in the bathroom haha
@@user-cg7tl because we dgaf about what men think lol. have you ever thought that women wear makeup because they like it and feel beautiful and confident wearing it, and not because they want to attract men? not everything revolves around your dick
Lol..
I love this hack! I had a serious accident when I was a baby that resulted in my upper lip being completely severed down the middle. Fortunately my grandmother who was a nurse was there at the time. She grabbed an ice pack and held my lips together the whole way to the emergency room. A nurse who happened to be a nun was on duty at the ER. She sewed my lips back together perfectly creating my cupid's bow. I do have a small scar from just under my nose to the very top of my lip which is barely noticeable. As I've aged it has become more pronounced which is why I think this hack will help me correct my scar. Thank you for showing us how to achieve this glamorous, beautiful look.
Selfless and sacrificing to hold your lips with ice too, what a marvelous grandmum. Beautiful story. The nurse had charisma and pride in her work, to sew the best she was capable.
Your situation had a 50/50 chance of leaving you deformed but what a gracious turnout, love. Truly a sensational post🦋
I am a 59-year-old 5 foot 10 woman really find your videos inspiring to be the best we can be during this phase of life! God bless you and thank you and keep up the good works!!
omgosh what does your height have to do with it??? or your age??? BTW I just turned 80 and 5'1" LOL still at it, my lips went from beautiful and plump to thin and a bit lopsided from dental implants ... I still love makeup and my lavender hair. Blessings!
It DOES work on thin lips! I'm a retired make up artist, been doing this for years, it's a good technique and the trick is to get the right lip colour for you.... as Nokol said! I think she's fantastic!!!
I do my lips like this on the daily, thanks to you
I was over-drawing my lips but doing it wrong so it honestly just looked like I had eaten and my lipstick was all over lol 😂
This technique really really works and it’s quick once you get used to it
Thank you so much for sharing you really helped not just me but I’m sure A LOT of us on this one !
Even tho there’s many of us who know/love this hack sometimes all it takes is “sharpening up” a hack that can make a big difference! So instead of just going in & over lining in the way I’m so used to, I took the extra time & actually concentrated on applying everything exactly how you demonstrated. And it was BECAUSE the application is juuust a bit different & required some extra concentration, the results were indeed a better! It’s like perfecting a hack! I was going to post on IG but I just don’t photograph well & I’m a little self conscious anyway. But this was fun!
Perfectly said, Allyson, thank you.
@@JodiMannes I agree except the part that she doesn’t feel like she photographs well. I bet you are beautiful, it’s just that maybe you don’t see it. ❤
I'm a year late to this ... i just tried this hack and omg i love it! I am 57 and have been unhappy with some of the changes to my lips and that general area of my face for the last 2 years. This hack is a total game changer and while it doesn't take "years off" it certainly makes me look far more lifted and put together! Thank you!!
To me, having a pronounced cupid’s bow is very attractive so I don’t think the plump look this hack gives is as beautiful. You have a really beautiful, well-shaped upper lip and I would accentuate that if I had that also.
I agree.
Yes! I don't understand either why people call this a "hack". It just spoils the shape of the lips.
@@marmaxgr20 it reminds me of a "Brat Doll."
@@janetclaireSays it reminds me of another kinda doll 😳
Yes.. agree
Im 67 and love makeup...but i didn't know this one...i did it with u and love it....ty,ty😍😍
When you started showing the technique I was stunned! I had started doing it on myself a few months ago by accident - exactly as you showed - & never stopped! I love it! Can't believe I'm doing something right w/ make up! Bonus was discovering you, though, so I can't wait to check-out other content! Thx!
I love this technique it defies gravity so well and works its magic as to where you can't tell if your lips are not as full as you make them up to be. The natural lip liner and lipstick are so complementary and real looking. Thank you for such an informative video and I am going to use this all of the time now!
Dang need whole day to just watch talks too much. Just do it.
Thank you for this tutorial! I’ve been trying to figure out how I should be using a lip liner and how to hide the chapped lower lip 😀😀. At 56 I embraced my natural silver 2 years ago and have been wearing more makeup for some color and lips 👄 are a must!
Chapped lips put Vaseline on your lips at night or a good Manuka honey and oil chap stick. Manuka honey heals . I use it on everything. My husband had a skin graft for cancer and we could not get the graft to heal. I bought a good Manuka honey it healed within a week . I swear buy using it for my skin natures bounty.
This is a great tutorial and pleasant to watch. There are too many over chatty, unprofessional personalities out there. Brilliant.
Nikol, I would love to see you using this technique on a model with thin lips. Your lips always look perfect in your videos, but showing us the technique on someone with this lips would help alot.
I just said the same thing. I don’t call it a hack when you actually have full lips to begin with. 😂
It might help except it probably doesn’t.
I really don’t think she’s old enough to even begin to have her lips begin to thin. She mentioned in another video that, back in the 90’s when I modeled, I thought, what! She must have been around 8 or 9 years old. ❤
She’s in her late 40’s. That’s exactly when most people are modeling. Between 18-27 yo.
@@dibright1445 My lips have been thin my whole life. Not the skin, but just thin and straight and hereditarily down-turned. #blessed :/
I am 63, but look a lot younger. I wish I had found you sooner......your techniques are so doable.......not too difficult......I love you!!!
I have nubby silicone lip exfoliating wands that work well but a cheap microfiber washcloth works really well, too. I buy the microfiber cloths 4/$1 at the dollar store. I balm up before exfoliating. Perfect results.
I’ve been lining my (skinny) lips like this since the nineties when I saw it in a magazine. Soooo many great makeup tips came out of the era of the supermodel! I think the models then were so stunning that the MUAs (except for a few standouts) weren’t given their full credit due for innovation and artistry.
I find it strange that so many women now are outrageously over lining their top lips, or having procedures done making their top lips really outsized. Most human beings have fuller bottom lips than top. There are a lot of living Bratz dolls walking among us now. To each her own but it is really disconcerting to me, personally.
You are such a lovely gal !!! I was a tomboy the first 40 years of my life. People who see me now are kinda shocked when they see me with long hair, manicured brows and makeup, lol
Thank you Nikol, I am 69 and still make up every day and this is a game changer. My lips have lost a little volume over the last few years. So will definitely be trying this tip. 👍🌹
I’m 68 so right there with you! Keeping up with my makeup cuz of folks like Nikol! Such wonderful encouragement!
66 here ladies 👄
You’re so right.
I'm 52 and used to always use Vaseline for my lips all my life - not great. Just get BYS Almond oil and Shea butter AND Apricot Oil lotions - super cheap and they work SO SO well on lips! xxx
With aging my lips are disappearing before my very eyes lol. I'm definitely going to try these tips. My lips are also very pigmented so your eye lip primer works miracles on neutralizing the lips so I get true lipstick colour. Thanks so much for these tips. Hugs from Toronto.
I went farther. Google lip fillers. I ordered a Fine lip syringe and a lidocaine creame.
Then with 2 pokes, I augmented my flattening upper lip.
Gals everywhere are doing this fix, more experienced women are teaching the tricks free. Start by purchasing alcohol to kill any germs!
The joys of aging 🧐 But we can always do our best, look our best and use every hack to your benefit. It helps me, says the lady that turned 61 last week…ugh. 🤫❤️
What was difficult for me, was getting used to looking at myself without feeling like I’m a clown. I do this too, and it took me months to get used to myself! And a few months to find an outline color I felt comfortable with. But I love it today. It just takes practice and confidence to get out in public with your new look. Great video!
Thank you,haven’t worn make up other than nivea on my lips for 5 years ,caring for three seniors,& of course COVID hit. And I must say your hair is beautiful! I am almost all grey now,haven’t had a cut since covid ether,down to my rib cage now 👀. Thanks for your time, it was nice to see you do that to your lips ,I’m 60 and it seems like my lips are so skinny now.Cuddles from Canada 🌼🌺🌸🇬🇧🇨🇦M
I’m not trying to be a “ Debbie downer” but I have seen this technique done on several people on utube pgms. And to me…..it makes them look like they have been stung by a bee on their lips!! The natural shape of lips can be made to look thicker or thinner with a good lip liner but to go this way… not getting it! I’ve done stage makeup for over 20 or more years, for various shows etc. never thought this was a good look! You are a beautiful woman and I love your products and all the advice you give but just not a fan of this one. Please don’t take offense to my remarks, I’m only doing as you asked, telling you how I like/ or not this trick! Just keep on helping us “older women”, I’m 84, still love makeup and your videos!
I lucked out on my skin genes not a zit during adolescence.....40-55: in winter I noticed I needed to even my skin tone especially in winter. I am now 63 very dry skin few wrinkles....love my serum and moisturizer - makes me feel more comfortable. I loved the way you put it in another video: since the pandemic and increased use of zoom / video / FaceTime it is obvious even to me that I REALLY need to "master makeup". On tech screens I look totally washed out. Thank you for making this about empowerment. My lips are slightly thinner - now this video I can't wait to try. Thank you
Just when you think that you know it all, Nicol, you always teach me something new! How great is that! Thank you so much. Sandra
I’m 76 and this hack really works. Thank you, thank you, thank you😊
I love how natural this technique makes my lips look! And my favorite Go-To natural look is using your Nude Lip Liner and NikRay lipstick (w/a little gloss, of course!) It's No Fail! LOVE IT!
I love the way you take your time when applying your makeup. It helps me see the benefits of doing so. 😊
Thank you Nikol for mentioning the Lawless Overnight Lip Plumping Mask!!! I was in desperate need and had no idea what to try so I ordered it from Sephora and used it last night. I didn't have to reapply it during the night and my lips were so soft and smooth in the morning! I am so happy! I love your videos and really appreciate your tips and tricks.❤
If your lips are not smooth in the morning or smooth at all during the day your not drinking enough water. Water helps plump the lip Vaseline at night or a good Manuka honey lip balm. Chap stick. I use a cinnamon Manuka honey lip balm from honey bee. The cinnamon gives my lips that extra plump .
you are an excellent teacher! Refreshing to learn from someone that didn't spend 14 minutes of a 15 minute video carrying on about themselves. thank you!
Nobody has explained this hack AS GOOD AS YOU NIKOLE!!! THANK YOU!!!! PERFECTION!!!!
Nikol, you are gorgeous, but so real. Thank you for your dedication to the mature woman. God bless!
"Yes honey you do you" I love this!
I do it all the time, didn’t even know it was a real makeup artist hack, just figured it out myself a while ago😅 I have very thin lips and this works like magic!
Hi Nikol! I enjoy watching you! You’re a true beauty! I tried this lip hack just for fun, and I love the results! I don’t have your beautiful lips, so I wasn’t expecting much. Thank you for your energy and encouragement! ❤️
Yoooooo! I can’t stop staring at her hair. God bless so beautiful. I imagine she walks into a room and the record scratches and everyone turns around. Wow!!!
Amazing! I just realized I’ve been lining my upper lip wrong. I would emphasize the peak instead of joining like you just taught us. It does make a difference! 👄
I think defining the peak looks better. Not a fan of this shape
@@sheliapower4566 I agree. Removing the peaks just makes it look like you have a bunch of lip filler, that was poorly done. This "tube" type of top lift can also make your whole face look puffy.
You are refreshing! You are aging beautifully! Your hair is to die for! ❤️❤️❤️
I love this technique, thanks for reminding me ❤️ it's important though to not use a glossy or shiny lipstick, as it will 100% give away the true cupids bow when you're moving your face. Not a fan of ultra matte lipsticks either.
I usually put a lip balm on clients before starting Makeup, so it's well absorbered when I start with the lipstick. Lipstick is always last so they can drink/smoke/talk without me having to re-apply. By then, applying a lipliner will give amazing results on the nourished lips, no lipstick needed.
Omgosh, finally an answer to why I couldn't get my lips lined right. I kept having Joker lips. Stopping the line and bringing it down AMAZING! I love the top line across too. Actually made my lips look fuller!!! Thank you so much 💓.
Just came across this. I was a makeup artist for some years but now, much older with thinner lips and a lopsided lower lip. I’m definitely going to try this!! Thank you x
Thank you for sharing this with your subscribers, I am 74 but I'm definitely going to try this. You are a beautiful lady with a true sincere heart. Carole
Really cool technique connecting the Cupid’s bow. I’m definitely using this the next time I do my lips! Thank you Nikol…💖
I just want to say thank you for sharing this technique. I’m 50y-o, never liked my lip shape. I have full lips, upper lip is bigger than bottom. I normally just wear natural color lip gloss so my lip shape doesn’t stand out. With this technique, I think I can try lipstick and it’s so easy.
One of my favorite videos in a long time! Such a great hack…and I have followed you long enough to know that, indeed, you’ve been doing this forever lol, but I have not seen a video dedicated to it. This really makes me want to give it a go!
Love this method. But I’m taken by how astoundingly beautiful you look in this video!! You ALWAYS look great but in this video just GORGEOUS! Your skin! Eyes! EVERYTHING! SO BEAUTIFUL, Nicole! 🥰
This is my first time watching and I have learned so much!. I found more tutorials including your mom and since I am close to her age I really appreciate the attention to older women. I am excited to see more of your content. Thank you!
I always line and over the years Ive gotten really good without over lining. I ran in after watching with dirty face and no prep. I love the way they look. I will start using this technique. It turned out great, and I don't have thick lips, thighs yes, but not lips. They aren't the thinnest but loved the outcome. Thank you for the lesson.!!!
Thank you! Your content is amazing for us over 40 women. Thank you for helping us age with grace and great makeup tips! Have an nice weekend!
She has lip filler. Lol
Yeah, ‘cause 40 years old is like, old! 🙄
YOUR BROWS ARE AWESOME! Will be trying the lip lift for sure... thanks for the hack!
Thanks for sharing your "lip lift" technique. You caught my eye because of your gorgeous hair.
You look always gorgeous. And I love your realistic tips. I’m 62 years old and still feel good about myself, although I don’t wear makeup on a regular basis.
love your vids. perfect for over 40y. Much appreciated! I have to say (i'm sure you've heard it before) pulling your hair back makes you look 20y younger! You are beautiful no matter what, but amazing what a difference a simple hairstyle can do. Just as what a simple makeup application does as well.
Nikol, you are so lovely, inside & out. I love that you spend time & resources helping those of us facing new issues as time marches on. Your advice is worth trying & remembering. BTW, your mother seems a treasure.
Thanks for the video! I had noticed I like my top lip corners not drawn all the way out, but I wasn’t consistent. Now I will be. However, I love my Cupid’s bow, don’t want to obscure it. Most of all thanks for encouraging ladies to do as much or little as they like.
This is such a fabulous hack! My lips are quite full but I was losing both lip lines. Following you to the letter,have at last solved the problem!! I need a new lip liner though. You’re a star,Nikol ⭐️ have learnt so much from you ♥️… and they say an old dog cannot learn new tricks?! ♥️
Nikol, thank you so much for showing us all your secrets! You are amazing! Going to practice this today. Have a great day!
You are fantastic and beautiful Nikol. I learned this hack from you, about a year ago. I am here again for a refresher! Thank you so much; I am rediscovering your channel.
Nikol, this is such a great video. I have very full lips 💋 they literally look like this emoji and I love that this hack can give me an alternative look. By the way, thank you for adding the list of lipstick colors on the screen and the one you actually used. It gave me time to grab a screen shot and save it for any purchases I make on your fresh beauty studio site at at later time. THANK YOU 💄
You have won me over! It is my pleasure to subscribe. The info u present is valuable, and u present it in such a way that I feel like I'm talking with a close friend. Thank u for sharing and for being so giving.
Sunday afternoon here in Australia, I've been cleaning out all my make-up and organising my bathroom drawers. Had a little practice on my face too. You've inspired me Nikol, thank you.
Absolutely best explanation I’ve ever seen of doing this hack - plus it looks so lush but natural when you’re finished! TYVM 💋
Yes, I've tried this hack at 76, I'm not quite"Bardot" but pretty 'good'. Thanks.
Omy goodness! I never thought about filling in the dip! I instantly have full lips! Thank you!
Just Yes. Yes. Yes. to ALL of you! Beautiful, full gray hair, the short eyeliner ... the arch and length of the brows, the lip liner and nude and lush lips ... THAT'S HOW YOU ROCK IT.
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THANKS!💃🏼💕
Love this old school glamour hack!
Im in love with your hair, stunning!
I'm just starting to experiment with make-up again. I've just been feeling emotionally yucky this past year so I stopped even caring about being precise with my make-up. I'm going to try this out and do all the steps you've advised us to do with lip care, lining etc.
Thanks for such a great video.👌🏽❤️
Ditto! I'm still practicing, but when I get it right (follow directions, lol!) WOW! It really is a mood lifter!
Great tip! I noticed that my lips have thinned out as I age. You make the pouty lip trick look natural.
Thank you for all of the fabulous info you are so generous to share with us!
My top lip is thinner and it really worked. We all have different shaped lips 👄 and we want to look our best! A better version of your self 🥰💗💗 close your lips at the top and connect was really did it for me. Thank you thank you
I randomly saw this video in my feed, love it! I’ve been this “ hack “ for awhile now. I’ve always disliked my lips, after high school I thought about lip filler.. but I started doing this, ( after I saw old pictures of Pamala Anderson and a few other girls) it’s definitely made me feel better about my lips. 💄 👄
I'm going to give it a try. Do you think it can still look okay with those pesky vertical lines above the lips?
Just noticed the heterochroma. This lady is majorly blessed with looks.
You are stunning! Thank you for sharing the your wonderful techniques with us💕
I love this hack !!!! Really changes my face. And I have great lips to start with.
Did it just now, YES! It works and it is brilliant. Best with a very nude/close to lip color pencil. and gloss on center top and bottom. Love love love it!!!
Thank you! I was going into the corners making my lips to wide.
Me too!! 💓
As a 63 mature woman I have thin lips and have been looking forever for something to help. Looking foward to practicing this hack and hopefully it works! New to your channel and love if ❤
Glad it was helpful!
I tried this and it looked fantastic. Thank you X
Just wanted to say, you make the most genuine, fun, joy filled videos!
Love this hack! Going to try this. My lips are thin as have gotten thinner since I turned 60. Thank you!
I have thin little bird lips so I’m excited to try this hack. Also.. your hair color is STUNNING. I know it’s a natural gift from the heavens but it’s so beautiful on you 😍
I’ve been using this technique since you did it on your other video! I love this hack for doing my lips! Thank you Nicole! You are amazing!❤️❤️
I’m sorry Nikol for spelling your name wrong earlier!💋💋💋
Best lip stick full look ever!!👧🦋