Pause that “how to make lips look fuller” tutorial because the best way to enhance your pout doesn’t come from overlining and lip contouring, it comes from lip plumpers. These glosses, balms and lipsticks are designed to pump up lips while hydrating and improving the texture. Best of all, they work almost as well as fillers and injections — without the permanence.
Unlike lip injections, plumpers are difficult to overdo, which means the results are more natural and less inflated looking. And the no-commitment approach means that if lips look a little too intense, the product can simply be wiped away.
Lip plumpers are as easy to apply as any lip gloss or balm. Just swipe it on and let the plumping ingredients work their magic. There’s no need for lip pencils, brushes, four different lip colors and tedious blending to achieve the fuller look you desire.
The biggest benefit of lip plumpers is that there’s a formula for everyone. Some products offer a natural look, while others take lips to XXL proportions. There are clear balms that can be worn alone or with lip glosses and lipsticks. For those who prefer all-in-one products, there are plumpers that add fullness, shine and gorgeous pigment. For sensitive lips, there are options with cooling formulas as opposed to the signature tingling action.
Ready to plump it up? Check out the best lip plumpers that enhance without a needle in sight.
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The Best Lip Plumpers for Fuller Lips Without Injections (SEO)
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NYX
Formulated with a Maxi-Lip complex, this plumper definitely lives up to its name. Peptides improve collagen synthesis, which results in fuller and smoother lips over time. The cooling formula also enhances the size and shape of lips instantly.
NYX Professional Makeup Pump It Up Lip Plumper, $5.49 at Ulta
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Grande Cosmetics
Take lips from pequeña to grande with the help of this lip plumper. Hyaluronic acid and Volulip technology plump lips in a few minutes. The results will be obvious in the mirror, but the tingly sensation also signals that it's working. For optimal results, apply the formula twice daily for 30 days. With continued use, lips become softer and more voluminous. The plumper comes in 13 shades, including neutrals, brights and a clear version.
Grande Cosmetics GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper, $27 at Sephora
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Clinique
This moisturizing gloss has a refreshing cooling feel as opposed to the cinnamony heat that other lip plumpers can have. It's also full of light-reflecting pigments that make lips look even larger. And with so many colors to choose from, you can wear a different gloss every day of the week.
Clinique Chubby Plump & Shine Liquid Lip Plumping Gloss, $17 at Sephora
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Josie Maran
There's no need to overline lips when using this plumping butter that promises to boost volume and dimension. The natural product is infused with argan oil and honey to soothe and lock in moisture. Use in place of a regular lip balm for pretty, pillowy lips.
Josie Maran Argan Lip Sting Plumping Butter, $23 at Sephora
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BareMinerals
This plumper harnesses the power of peppermint to enhance lips. It's also formulated with avocado, shea and murumuru butters to nourish and moisturize. Offering sheer to medium coverage, it's a great option for a no-makeup makeup look. For even more definition, try the gloss layered on top of a lipstick.
BareMinerals Moxie Plumping Lip Gloss, $18 at Ulta
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Buxom
Why settle for any old lip gloss when there's one that plumps and leaves behind a sheer, shimmery finish? Available in a staggering 98 different colors, this cult favorite has vitamins A and E to moisturize and a peptide and hyaluronic acid booster to stimulate collagen production. Dab the formula on without fear because the lip polish has a gentle tingle, but won't irritate lips.
Buxom Full-On Lip Polish, $20 at Buxom
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Ciaté London
Prime and plump in one go with this cruelty-free option that increases the volume of lips and reduces the likelihood of product feathering. The plumping primer has a subtle white hue that neutralizes lips' natural color to achieve the true shade of any lip product applied over it.
Ciaté London Magic Pout Potion Lip Plumping Primer, $20 at Sephora
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StriVectin
Spread a layer of this hydrating lip plumper over lips and it instantly moisturizes and plumps. It contains hyaluronic filling spheres that supplement the natural moisture in lips while decreasing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. The plumper even helps to strengthen the delicate skin on the lip area and bring out lips' natural color. With continued use, lips will become more defined and stronger.
StriVectin Nourishing Lip Plumper, $39 at Ulta
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Dior Addict
The best lip plumper increases volume while also conditioning lips. If it provides a multidimensional glossy finish and has a pleasant scent, it's a real winner. This product delivers on every point with a blend of collagen, hyaluronic acid and marine-based fillers. It works as a primer under lip products or can be worn on top to create a glossy finish. It can even be used alone as an intensive lip treatment.
Dior Addict Lip Maximizer, $33 at Sephora
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Sephora Collection
Peppermint oil, ginger root oil and sunflower seed oil increase volume, hydrate and give lips a glassy finish in one application. This gloss doesn't have a sticky finish, so feel free to let your hair down without worrying about it getting stuck to your lips.
Sephora Collection Outrageous Effect Volume Lip Gloss, $12 at Sephora
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Too Faced
This vegan formula isn't exaggerating when it promises extreme results. Lips will be boosted right from the first application thanks to the tingly formula. The more often the lip serum is used, the fuller lips will look.
Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Long Lasting Lip Plumper, $28 at Too Faced
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Estée Lauder
This maximum lip plumping treatment contains two products in one neat package. First, a serum is applied around the perimeter of lips to fill fine lines and create a more defined contour line. Next, the plumper balm is applied directly to lips for deep nourishment and increased fullness. Together, they make one effective treatment.
Estée Lauder New Dimension Plump + Fill Expert Lip Treatment, $42 at Sephora
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Dr. Brandt Skincare
Needles? Who needs needles? Not when this serum is used on lips. The unique dual formula has a light pink side for day and a cream-colored side for night. The daytime formula increases the form, shape and definition of lips while prolonging the wear of lip colors. The evening formula contains two restorative complexes that nourish lips, so they appear fuller and contours are more defined.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Needles No More 3-D LIP PLUMPfix, $39 at Sephora
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Soap & Glory
Don't just make lips larger, take them to XXL proportions. This gloss contains a peptide complex that makes lips look noticeably fuller. The secret? A natural flower oil infusion with a glassy shine that further enhances lips.
Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker XXL Lip Gloss, $9.59 at Target
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GLAMGLOW
Prefer a velvety matte finish as opposed to a glossy one? This lip treatment has a gorgeous matte effect that rivals any liquid lipstick. What's more, it has a triple-action plumping formula that increases the volume of lips instantly.
GLAMGLOW PLUMPRAGEOUS Matte Lip Treatment, $24 at GLAMGLOW
