Thanks to the likes of Kylie Jenner, lip plumping is now a “thing”.
Lip plumpers are used to make the lips appear fuller and are taking the beauty world by storm for their magical powers. No longer do you have to rely on just your bright lipstick to stand out from the crowd and, if you can find the right product for you, lip plumping will last longer and look more striking.
Once your lips are plumped and perfect you can go about finding the perfect red lipstick to complete your look.
For someone brand new to lip plumping or struggling to find the right product, here are 5 tips for what works and what doesn’t…
1. For Everyday Use
Keeping it affordable yet powerful, every day lip plumping is important to get right. A brand like Soap & Glory with a loyal fanbase is ideal. The Sexy Mother Pucker in Candy Queen is a product that everyone seems to stand by and is safe and secure option, meaning your lips won’t be dried out and struggling in a few month’s time.
2. For Overnight Plumping
Some lip plumpers are best applied before bed and can create the biggest, smoothest lips, meaning you can wake up the next day and feel ready to take on the world. A product like Lancer Skincare Volume Enhancing Lip Serum combines the moisturising and shine qualities you want in one simple formula.
3. For When You’re In A Rush
You need something fast-acting and fabulous for those moments when you’re about to run out the door. One of the first lip plumpers on the market, DuWop Lip Venom, is a great option. It’s instant, smells amazing and contains cinnamon and ginger. What could be more cute?
4. For Partying
Oil-based serums which boost blood circulation in the lip area provide fast-action plumping and a pink tone to give you a dramatic look for a night out. Products like Niod’s Lip Bio-Lipid Concentrate combine lipids, hyaluronic acid and peptides to create long-lasting volume that will see you through to when the music’s off and you’re finding your way home. Plus, if you use it regularly then you’ll see a 25% increase in lip size after four weeks – wow.
5. For Avoiding
Two-in-one products are often over-stretching their capabilities, such as the E.L.F. Studio Lip Primer and Plumper. Some users even had allergic reactions and felt burning when using it so perhaps it’s best to stick to the plumper that claims to do its job and only its job!