Quick answer: Nikol makes her lips look fuller with makeup, not needles. She lines them with a waterproof lip liner (her shade is Cameo) and gently connects the dip of her Cupid's bow to even out a naturally smaller top lip, creating a subtle lip lift without overlining past her natural edge. Then she adds sheer color and a touch of gloss or lip oil. The rest of this weekly vlog covers her perfect boot-cut jeans and the timeless closet staples she keeps coming back to.
Key takeaways
- Fuller-looking lips come from lip liner and a connected Cupid's bow — no filler or injections.
- Connecting the Cupid's bow evens out a smaller top lip; it is not the same as heavy overlining.
- Nikol's perfect jean is a soft, stretchy, high-waisted boot cut she wears until it wears out.
- Her wardrobe philosophy: invest in one great piece over many cheap ones, and choose timeless staples over fast trends.
- The mini makeup tutorial is a simple, natural everyday face for mature skin.
Hey ladies! This weekly fashion-and-beauty vlog has a little of everything: a quick, natural makeup tutorial, Nikol's honest take on the perfect jeans, and the closet staples she thinks every woman can build a wardrobe around. Best of all, her secret to fuller-looking lips needs zero needles — just a little makeup artistry. Here's how she does it.
How does Nikol make her lips look fuller without filler?
Nikol's lip trick is pure makeup artistry — a technique a makeup artist taught her years ago on a Good Housekeeping en Español cover shoot. Because her top lip is naturally smaller than her bottom lip, she uses liner to gently even the two out and give herself a subtle lip lift. Here's the step-by-step:
- Start with a waterproof lip liner in a shade close to your lips (Nikol reaches for Cameo).
- Line your lips, then softly connect the dip of your Cupid's bow so the two peaks read as one smoother curve — this is what evens out a thinner top lip.
- Keep it honest: stay on or just barely at your natural lip line, so it reads as a lift, not a heavy overline.
- Add your color. In the video she layers a sheer Chantecaille shade on top; any lipstick works.
- Bring the liner down into the lip so you don't get a visible ring around the edge, and blend or mix shades for dimension.
- Finish with a touch of gloss or lip oil if you want extra shine.
The result is a fuller, more defined pout that still looks like you — no filler required.
What makeup did Nikol use in this tutorial?
She kept it to her non-negotiables for a soft, natural everyday face:
- Eye primer buffed on to neutralize the lids so sheer eyeshadow shows up true to color.
- Dark Chocolate waterproof eyeliner built up along the lash line and lifted slightly at the outer corner for an eye lift.
- A volume mascara worked into the base of the lashes (the sheer eyeshadow came from a limited-edition Chantecaille butterfly palette).
- Just Peachy color corrector to cancel darkness under the eyes.
- A light-medium BB cream, then creamy concealer in a light shade to brighten and add coverage.
- Classic Beach glow palette for blush, bronzer and a soft, non-glittery highlight.
The items she mentioned that aren't part of the Nikol line — the Chantecaille palette, her BB cream, brow pencil, lip oil and setting sprays — are simply what she happened to reach for that day.
What are the perfect jeans and closet staples?
In the closet portion, Nikol styles pieces she bought or was sent, sharing them as honest personal picks (not products from her own makeup line). Her standout is a boot-cut jean she describes as soft, stretchy and high-waisted — the style she wore all through the '90s and is thrilled to have back. She shows it in both black and blue and pairs it with a crisp white button-down and a blazer for an easy travel look.
Her timeless staples included cashmere turtlenecks in cream and gray, well-cut tailored trousers (a slim black pair and a wide-leg pleated pair), a white cotton button-down with a subtle blue accent, a vintage blazer with gold buttons, a monochrome skirt-and-top resort set, and an affordable midi dress she styles up or down with jackets, belts and jewelry.
Why invest in quality staples over fast trends?
Nikol's wardrobe philosophy is simple: buy less, but buy better. She'd rather own one perfectly fitting pair of black trousers and one great boot-cut jean than six mediocre pairs she never reaches for. She compares it to makeup — years of cheap drugstore foundations cost her more than one good product would have. The payoff is a closet full of pieces you actually love, mix easily, and wear until they wear out. She also encourages stepping outside your comfort zone at any age, trying new hobbies, colors and styles rather than staying stuck in the same routine for decades.
The bottom line
You don't need injections for a fuller-looking pout — a good lip liner and a connected Cupid's bow do the work, and a few timeless wardrobe staples make getting dressed effortless. Ready to recreate the look? Explore Nikol's lip collection, browse the full makeup range, or start with the best-sellers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nikol make her lips look fuller without filler?
She uses makeup, not needles. Nikol lines her lips with a waterproof lip liner (her shade is Cameo) and gently connects the dip of her Cupid's bow to even out a naturally smaller top lip, creating a subtle lip lift. She then adds sheer color and a little gloss or lip oil for a fuller, more defined look.
Is connecting the Cupid's bow the same as overlining?
Not quite. Overlining draws well beyond your natural lip edge. Nikol stays on or just barely at her natural line and only softens the dip of the Cupid's bow so the two peaks read as one smoother curve. It evens out a thinner top lip and looks natural rather than obviously drawn-on.
What jeans does Nikol recommend?
Her favorite is a soft, stretchy, high-waisted boot-cut jean — a style she loved in the '90s and was happy to rediscover. She shows it in black and blue and prefers a little stretch for comfort. Her advice: skip buying many cheap pairs and invest in one great jean that fits and flatters you.
What are Nikol's essential closet staples?
Cashmere turtlenecks, well-cut tailored trousers in black and a wide-leg style, a crisp white cotton button-down, a great boot-cut jean, a vintage blazer, and a versatile midi dress you can dress up or down. She favors timeless, mix-and-match pieces over trendy items you'll only wear once.
Do you need lip injections for fuller lips?
No. Nikol's whole point is that makeup can create the look of fuller, more defined lips without any needles or filler. Lip liner, a connected Cupid's bow, sheer color and a touch of gloss give dimension and shape. If you ever do consider cosmetic procedures, talk with a licensed medical professional first.
