Over the last few years, pouty lips have become a feature many people strive for, and the beauty industry has answered with a variety of different solutions. There are more long-term options, like lip fillers and "tweakments," such as a lip flip or "butterfly" lips , but there are also temporary fixes, like overlining your lips with lip liner and other makeup hacks that go viral on TikTok. Whatever the method, the end goal is always to accentuate the mouth.
If you're looking to achieve fuller-looking lips without turning to an invasive treatment like lip blushing or dermal filler, lip plumpers are a great alternative. "Lip plumpers aim to give a temporary bee-stung look to the lips without the discomfort of [injections] and the risks and side effects that go along with that," Shari Marchbein , MD, previously told PS. "Many traditional lip plumpers use various ingredients that irritate the delicate skin of the lips to produce a noticeable increase in lip volume.
" Countless beauty brands have created glosses and balms filled with hydrating ingredients to boost suppleness, as well as plumping agents, like cinnamon and peppermint oil, to give you that fullness you crave. While the results don't last long, you can reapply them any time you want. Still, not all plumpers are created equal.
So if you're looking for the best of the best, keep reading to shop our favorite tried and tested lip plumpers on the market to help you get that full lip look. Shari Marchbein , MD is an NYC-based clinical board-certified dermatologist and an assistant professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. This Liquid-to-Cream Body Lotion Works Like Magic For Dry Skin Best Drugstore Lip Plumper E.
l.f. Cosmetics Mint Melt Lip Gloss ($8) You'll feel a cooling sensation as soon as you swipe the E.
l.f. Cosmetics Mint Melt Lip Gloss across your lips.
You can use the gloss alone or layer it on top of your favorite lipstick to boost shine and increase fullness. It comes in three colors, including a sparkly clear, a warm neutral, and a dark chocolate brown. Best Nonsticky Lip Plumper Nyx Duck Plump High Pigment Lip Gloss ($12, originally $13) Nyx's Duck Plump High Pigment Lip Gloss is a viral favorite for its plumping effects and affordable price point.
The plumping sensation is caused by the ginger root extract in the formula. However, our editor notes that there is a strong tingling feeling with this lip gloss. It comes in 18 high-pigment shades, from a range of neutrals to berry tones, with high-shine finishes.
Read more in her in-depth review of the Nyx Duck Plump Lip Gloss . Editor Quote: "Though I typically prefer more translucent glosses that just add a hint of color, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the higher pigment load in this formula. This made the gloss look more like a lip lacquer, and it was nice to have the option of not using a lipstick under it.
" — Ariel Baker, former associate editor, Beauty Best Lip-Plumping Mask Lawless Forget the Filler Lip Plumping Mask ($22) If you're looking for a product that will plump up your lips while hydrating them and locking in moisture at the same time, look no further than the Lawless Forget the Filler Overnight Lip Plumping Mask. Although it has "overnight" in its name, it can be worn at any time of day for a perfectly glossy look. It's supposed to deliver line-smoothing results and helps support natural collagen production with continued use.
Best Lip-Plumping Balm Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump ($24) The Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump is a PS Beauty Award winner, and for good reason. It comes in a variety of fun shades in both high-shine and shimmery finishes, and it's one of the only lip-plumping balms out there. It will keep your lips hydrated and juicy with a formula containing hyaluronic acid, maracuja oil, grapeseed oil, and vitamin E, just like its name implies.
Best Lip Plumper With Pigment Payoff Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Cream Gloss ($25) If you're looking for a lip plumper with high pigment payoff, coat your lips in Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Cream Gloss for a heavy hit of color, shine, and volume. Available in 19 shades, this hydrating features a cool tingling feel that helps instantly plump the lips. It's formulated with a peptide complex, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins A and E, to help visibly plump and moisturize the skin.
Best Vegan Lip Plumper Milk Makeup Electric Glossy Lip Plumper ($25) Sichuan pepper in the Milk Makeup Electric Glossy Lip Plumper is responsible for the invigorating tingly sensation you feel when you put it on. The gloss comes in six sheer shades, including clear, coral, and nude, so you can use it in all of your makeup looks. It also has vegan collagen and Volulip, which can help plump and hydrate the skin.
Best Plumping Gloss Stick MAC Cosmetics Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick ($26) The MAC Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick is made with ginger root extract and capiscum to give the lips a plump look. It comes in 10 different shades that are guaranteed to turn heads, from berries and reds to blues and greens. Allow Us to Introduce You to the French Bob Haircut Best Celebrity-Loved Lip Plumper Fenty Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper ($26) Not only is the Fenty Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper loved by celebrities like Hailey Bieber, but it also went viral on TikTok.
It uses ginger root oil and pepper fruit extract to deliver that tingly, plumping effect on your lips. The non-sticky formula contains shea butter and vitamin E to hydrate the lips. It comes in six different shades, from chocolate brown to clear, perfect for layering over your favorite lipstick or alone.
Best High-Shine Lip Plumper Lawless Forget The Filler Lip Plumping Line Smoothing Gloss ($26) The Lawless Forget The Filler Lip Plumping Line Smoothing Gloss wears like an oil mixed with a gloss, and it's not the least bit sticky. The formula contains hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and rosehip oil, and a plumping agent called Maxi-Lip that is supposed to increase lip volume by 40 percent. It makes your lips look pillow-soft and bouncy, and it comes in both shimmer and high-shine finishes in 13 shades.
Read more in our editor's review of the Lawless Forget The Filler Lip Plumping Line Smoothing Gloss . Editor Quote: "With only one swipe, this lip gloss delivered deep hydration and conditioning. I have decently sized lips already, so I didn't notice a filler-like effect in terms of a size change.
However, I immediately noticed a subtle plumper appearance that made my lips look fuller and hydrated. My lips are pretty dry to begin with, and because of that, I have visible fine lines. This gloss definitely has that line-smoothing effect, as you can see from the before-and-after pictures.
" — Anvita Reddy, assistant editor, Shopping Most Pigmented Lip Plumper Nudestix Plumping Lip Glace ($28) Nudestix Plumping Lip Glace is highly pigmented, not sticky, and ultra hydrating, thanks to the blend of shea and avocado oils. It also supports collagen production and is packed with hyaluronic acid. It comes in five shades.
Most Long-Lasting Lip Plumper Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme ($29) The bestselling Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme will instantly make your lips look larger with a high-shine finish, and the results are long-lasting. However, be warned: you'll feel this one. It has a blend of hydrating ingredients that deliver that plump look, including atelocollagen, marine filling spheres, avocado oil, jojoba oil, and vitamin E.
Get it in five sheer yet high-shine finish shades. Best Luxury Lip Plumper Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss ($40) The collagen and marine-based fillers in this Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss will make your lips voluminous, and there are a multitude of shades to choose from. It's pricey, but the formula is so luxurious according to our beauty writer in her in-depth review of the Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss .
Editor Quote: "The formula is lightweight and hydrating, and the color is perfectly pigmented. It has a slight tingle when you apply it, but it feels almost minty, and it isn't overpowering or uncomfortable. It makes my lips look plump and juicy, and it's long lasting.
The best part? A little product goes a long way." — Renee Rodriguez, staff writer and social producer Best Hydrating Lip Plumper Dr. Dennis Gross DermInfusions Plump + Repair Lip Treatment ($45) If you have very dry lips, our editor loves using the Dr.
Dennis Gross DermInfusions Plump + Repair Lip Treatment to keep her lips deeply hydrated for long periods of time. It's formulated with multiple weights of hyaluronic acid for multilayer hydration and to plump; a peptide complex, which helps to firm and add volume; and ectoin and bisabolol, to prevent dryness. Plus, it has a slight tingly feeling that disappears after a few seconds.
Read more in our editor's review of the Dr. Dennis Gross DermInfusions Plump + Repair Lip Treatment . Editor Quote: "When using the DermInfusions Plump + Repair Lip Treatment, I noticed the biggest difference in my upper lip; it's fuller and more defined (especially the cupid's bow).
Plus, my lips looked more balanced. To be honest, prior to using this, I never even thought about getting filler — I didn't really think I needed it — but after seeing the results, I'm in love with the new look. To top it all off, the hydration lasts all day.
I can go for several hours without needing to reapply, and as someone who has incredibly dry lips, this is truly unheard of." — AR — Additional reporting by Anvita Reddy Sarah Siegel is a former assistant editor for PS Beauty. She loves everything cute and has more lipstick than you could ever imagine.
Anvita Reddy is an assistant editor for PS Shopping. She has a passion for products and is an avid reviewer of everything including furniture, mattresses, home gadgets, cookware, tech, and more. Having dealt with acne as a teenager and into adulthood, her expertise lies in beauty.
She has tried and tested plenty of skin care, makeup, hair care, and countless other beauty products. 9 Body Care Products to Get Glass Skin.
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