Lisa Eldridge On Becoming A Make-Up Artist | Vogue Visionaries | British Vogue & YouTube

Lisa Eldridge was six years old when she discovered her mother’s make-up bag, sparking a lifelong fascination with all things beauty that has led her to become one of the most respected figures in the industry. With more than 25 years as a make-up artist under her belt, Eldridge has created beauty looks for countless magazine covers, catwalk shows and celebrities, as well as launched her own beauty line, fronted documentaries about the history of make-up and become an early pioneer of the YouTube beauty tutorial, establishing a 2 million-strong following on the platform.

Who better, then, to turn to for the eighth and final instalment in British Vogue and YouTube’s Vogue Visionaries series? The past year has seen the likes of Naomi Scott, Sam McKnight, Alexa Chung, Bernardine Evaristo, Jourdan Dunn, Celeste and Patricia Bright all impart their expert knowledge and advice on how to break into their respective industries, and now Eldridge shares her hard-won wisdom on everything she has learnt about the beauty business from her almost three decades working in every corner of it.

From how to get a foot in the door (Eldridge, new to London, first worked on make-up counters) to building a kit on a budget (buy your make-up brushes from an art store), Eldridge gives the need-to-know practical tips on building a career as a make-up artist as well as providing a how-to on the one skill every budding artist needs to master – the natural beauty look. In fact, Eldridge’s YouTube video (she launched her channel 11 years ago) on how to achieve “no make-up make-up” has been viewed 3.3 million times and counting. Lisa uses the platform to embrace her creativity. As she puts it, “With YouTube, I do it on my own time, on a day that I’ve got an idea. I’m able to go through the whole [editing] process myself.” When it comes to being a successful content creator, her advice is simple: “Be authentic.” Most of all though, if you want to make your mark and earn a name for yourself, you need to “stay curious,” she says. “Stay excited.”



00:00 - 00:55 - Introduction
00:55 - 03:10 - Chapter One: Getting Started In The Industry
03:10 - 06:36 - Chapter Two: Kit Essentials
06:36 - 10:47 - Chapter Three: Life As A Content Creator
10:47 - 18:00 - Chapter Four: Perfecting Your Technique
18:00 - 20:19 - Chapter Five: Notes To My Younger Self


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Lisa Eldridge On Becoming A Make-Up Artist | Vogue Visionaries | British Vogue & YouTube

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American Vogue channel: Tik Tokers, "influencers" and "My Daddy is Rich So I Became A Model"...British Vogue: An actual talented and accomplished woman of substance, intelligence and experience. Thank you British Vogue...I hope you don't have to merge with the superficial edition across the pond!

[ginnybloomer]

Lisa Eldridge truly is such an inspiring woman. She has achieved so, so much but through her sheer hard work and persistence. Yet she remains so down to earth and so relatable. Her passion for makeup is contagious. I have nothing but true, genuine respect and admiration for Lisa. A lovely person and amazing at everything she does. Thank you Vogue.

[fortune_roses]

Her voice is so relaxing! I like her subtle soft makeup looks

[EllieMalm]

an true icon and role model! as a makeup artist i look up to lisa so much, not just for her amazing career and makeup looks but for her amazing personality. love her!

[anavalverde]

Loved it! I’m creative person, nobody who knows me since I was a toddler can’t remember me without crayons, pens or paper on me all the time. It wasn’t only art what excited me when I was younger, it was a it expression of creativity, one of them was make up, I used to do all my relatives faces for a weeding, them friends for weddings and parties, amateur plays at uni… I never pursue a career as make up artist, I didn’t find any help, advice or support. But I’ve always been very keen in self educating myself about skincare and make up. It was amazing to discover YouTube and with YouTube I knew about this amazing woman, Lisa Eldridge, who was so full of knowledge and so generous to share and she was saying the same things I was preaching to my friends. From that day, I’ve grown in confidence, in creativity, passion and I’m more curious than ever. I’m not going to be a make up artist but I love when my family and friends ask for my advice, when they ask me to do their make up in important events in their lives or their daughters lives… I would have love to meet you in your pop up store, but health problems spoiled my plans, I’ll keep trying to meet you some day. It would be a privilege. In the meantime, I’ll keep watching your videos and enjoying your success, because you deserve it. Thanks. Ana.

[dianan.]

Thank you, Lisa, for such heartfelt, sincere advice <3 I could really relate to "if you don't ask, you don't get". It's something I realised a couple of years ago and I have been *really* working on it. I've also noticed that it's *so* necessary to do so and it's really what sets successful people apart.

[nn]

Love love Lisa Eldridge! I have come to love and learn how to do make up because of her. She has shared so much knowledge with us. Her videos are also so calming to watch. She is humble sweet and kind. Thank you Voque for this video. Congrats to Lisa!!

[juliavondembussche]

Lisa Eldridge is such a beautiful person on the outside as on the inside.I‘ve been following her for now over 7 years and thanks to her tutorials I learned so much about make-up. Her own products are a league of their own and I admire her persistence in researching the history of make-up and finding the perfect formula.I think she is a great role model! Thank you

[anniewhitmore]

So humble, so lovely - she's the best! Well done Lisa - you deserve the success you have achieved. I'm sure it's been hard work but you've done it with true grace. Smashing lady ❤

[ilovementhol]

I’ve been a fan of Lisa, watching her videos on her website for over 10 years now, and I’ve always respected her work ethic, creative approaches to enhancing everyone’s beauty, and willingness to experiment 💄

[achaley]

I love Lisa. I got to meet her in NY at Sephora a few tears back and cherish the memory and the picture she allowed everyone in the whole line to take with her. Very sweet person. ❤️😊🙏🏼⭐️

[lafbrito]

Lisa is such an inspiration. Talented, humble, kind, overall amazing woman. Love her so much!!

[carjhb]

I love this precious soul! What a gift she is!

[cindyayt]

I don't even work in the beauty field, but her passion and knowledge for makeup is so interesting and inspiring. Also, I am loving her own makeup line! Everything is just so beautiful and top quality!

[pattyxu]

❤️❤️❤️ She is so pretty and elegant, also would love to see more great makeup artists and stylists on vogue.

[isthatjackson]

I just adore Lisa. Truly an icon and legend in the industry! ❤️💋

[maiavitale]

she’s really amazing
her makeup looks are nothing like you see on youtube by those typical yt beauty gurus
she really knows how to match foundation color and enhance one’s beauty
i think every person will define makeup differently, for me makeup is something that enhances your features and makes your complexion appear better

[coccinelle]

Lisa is a beauty goddess, as an artist, and just as a person. ❤

[desertrose]

Lisa is the best makeup artist in the world. We are so lucky to have her in the makeup industry. She truly is a role model.
So proud of you Lisa ❤😍

[asrd]

I aspire to be like her as soon as possibly I can. he changed my makeup game when I was watching her amazing makeup tutorials and I loved to be a makeup artist like her who has amazing dedication to her career. ❤️