See Before and After Photos of 7 Lip-Plumping Products That Work
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Have you ever asked a plastic surgeon for a brutally honest opinion of your facial features? Well, don't. I recently make this esteem-crushing mistake at a beauty press event when I asked an attending plastic surgeon what he'd do to my face if given the chance, and his response wasn't pretty.
He started with the typical stuff: Botox in my forehead creases, shave down a bump I have on the side of my nose from when I broke it, and add fillers to my top lip "for a more natural Kylie Jenner effect." All of these comments clearly stung, but I just couldn't get over that last mention of lip injections. I've always loved my lips — there was no way I was going to listen to this quack! I brushed off his advice as that of a money-grubbing surgeon who was obviously a bit too trigger-happy when it came to injections (especially considering the amount of Botox he clearly had in his own face).
Although I had tried to ignore his remarks, I couldn't get over his mention of the lip injection craze that was clearly brought on by King Kylie and her stream of pouty selfies. Beauty vloggers have been posting numerous lip-lining tutorials, and heaps of lip-boosting products are selling like hotcakes. A UK-based cosmetic surgery clinic even saw a 70 percent increase in lip injection procedures during the first 24 hours after Kylie Jenner admitted to having lip fillers, so this is clearly more than just a passing trend in the industry.
But drastic measures like injections or the disturbing #KylieJennerLipChallenge simply are not best option when it comes to plumping your pout. So instead, I found a safer alternative by testing out various lip plumping glosses, serums, and lacquers to find the best products to amp up your pucker — no needles necessary.
After testing a ton of lip plumpers, I selected the seven ahead as my favorite. Keep reading to see before and after photos of my amped-up pout! Oh the beauty of makeup . . .
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Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme
Talk about some sweet stimulation! My senses were absolutely loving this product thanks to its fruity flavor and smooth, balmy feel. The tingling sensation wasn’t overwhelming and my lips actually turned reddish in color, which definitely added to a more visible plumping affect. It’s safe to say it ended up being one of the favorites out of all the plumpers tested.
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Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme
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Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme
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Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker XL Extreme-Plump
All it took was about 15 seconds for this gloss to start the familiar plump-inducing tingle. Thanks to a natural plant oil infusion, it offered a temporary enhancement and an immediate lip filler affect for a sexy, swollen pucker.
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Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker XL Extreme-Plump
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Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker XL Extreme-Plump
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Bliss Fabulips Instant Lip Plumper
Instead of the irritating sting that accompanies most lip plumpers, this one leaves your lips with a refreshing tickle. It goes on like a thick gel and feels a lot like heavily applying a minty Chapstick. The peptide-packed, hydrating formula made my lips feel so moisturized that I’d even consider using this as an everyday lip plumper instead of a special-occasion-only product. My pout seemed to inflate slightly without feeling any fiery irritation.
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Bliss Fabulips Instant Lip Plumper
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Bliss Fabulips Instant Lip Plumper
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Glamglow Plumprageous Matte Lip Treatment
If you’ve ever eaten spicy food with chapped lips, you’ll be able to picture the sting that this product produces when applied. It definitely has one of the more prickly sensations out of all those tested, but talk about a pumped-up pucker! After applying, my lips turned a pretty pink color and looked significantly larger. It smelled and tasted minty, which was a nice bonus, while also being the perfect primer for any additional color I wanted to layer on top of it.
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Glamglow Plumprageous Matte Lip Treatment
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Glamglow Plumprageous Matte Lip Treatment
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Dior Addict Lip Maximizer High Volume Lip Plumper
If you enjoy the feeling of luxury on your lips, give this topcoat a chance. The sheer lacquer gives lips a perfect shine, while also smoothing and moisturizing using marine-based fillers paired with collagen. The cushiony formula is volumizing and vanilla-mint scented, giving it an all-around feel-good finish.
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Dior Addict Lip Maximizer High Volume Lip Plumper
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Dior Addict Lip Maximizer High Volume Lip Plumper
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Physicians Formula Plump Potion Needle-Free Lip Plumping Cocktail
As a girl who has a thing for lip products, I’ll definitely be adding this one to my hoards of prettily packaged glosses. Although it feels a bit intense when applied (especially around the edges of lips), the stinging quickly fades into a cooling, numb sensation, giving you the feel of luscious lips. The lacquer goes on more like a goopy gloss, but with a shimmery pink color, your pout is left looking smooth and contoured.
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Physicians Formula Plump Potion Needle-Free Lip Plumping Cocktail
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Physicians Formula Plump Potion Needle-Free Lip Plumping Cocktail
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G.M. Collin Lip Plumping Complex
In terms of sheer volumizing power, this plumper was definitely one of the leaders. The tingle was more than bearable, and the hyaluronic acid coupled with collagen microspheres left me with lush, supple lips that lasted longer than many others had.
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G.M. Collin Lip Plumping Complex
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