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Has anyone tried any produts that are supposed to plump up the lips? There is one called Stung.. I wonder if it really works.
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i got the goldie one from bath and body works for free.... its really pretty but it kind of stings my lips, well, it numbs them, and it doesnt PLUMP at all!!
I don't need a lip plumper unfortunately. It kinda bugs me though. I hate it when I wake up bcuz they're all swollen.
They look oversized to me!
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this girl was saying that the sally hansen lip plumper worked just enough to give a lil plump. not sure how many lip plumpers sally hansen has though!
I tried that stung product. I got it off someone on ebay. It didnt work at all!! dont waste your money
Do these products just make your lips temporarliy swollen?
yeah. sometimes they can give ppl fish lips lol
I've tried alot of lip plumpers, from stung to sovage. Most of them add cinnamon, or menthyl of other things to irrate the lips. None of them actually plump your lips for very long.l And some burn so bad you have to wash them off immediately.
Thanks dolly. Do you think its worth using if you just want a temporary fix? Like for a night out.
Wow, just play tricks with your lip liner to give the illusion of fuller lips, that's all you really need to do. Line towards the outside of your natural lip line, but not completely outside it.
A dot of clear gloss in the middle of the lower lip after you put on your lipstick will give the illusion of a full, pouty lip.
You tell'em teacher!!!
I totally agree.


You girls can save a lot of money but just exercising a little creativity with the products you have on hand. Especially your makeup.

The same creativity you use for eyeshadow applications, (lining, shading, contouring and yes even highlighting...) can be used when applying lipcolors.

Here's a helpful link: Lipstick -- 15 Lipstick Tricks & Tips
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To tell you the truth, the best thing for lips looking plump is: Pur minerals universal liner- color almandine or golden bronze. Then use a lip liner a little darker than your lipstick. Put on lipstick, powder lightly apply lipstick again, and use the inexpensive Sally Hanson lip inflation. It makes a great gloss, not sticky, and has the feel of Sovage.
The pur mineral liner is also great for natural looking brow liner and undereye liner. It usually sells for $16.50 and is well worth it.
If you want a long term plumping, (this takes time) Use Dermagen from Skin Actives. It is Natural Active Peptides with Hyaluronic Acid. I also use their Hesperidin with it, which will add natural color to your lips.
Be careful if you start using DIY products. It's very addicting!
Ok from my research...looks like about 90-95% of girls asked....like the Lip Fusion....I heard it's expensive.

The 2nd one they suggest is Du *** Venom (one says Lip Venom does a better job - CAUTION: this one does sting - hence the name)...it's all in the preference.

I've tried a couple, can't remember the names, one was by Victoria Secret: Very Voluptuous Lip Plumper - it was quite nice!

What happens with plumpers, is it makes your lips tingle and yes, plumps them a little, sometimes they will turn a tad pink...but what ever the tingly thing is...it goes away and then plumps....weird. I think it brings blood flow to the surface or something, that's the tingle?

Sally Hansen has a cheap one....but it doesn't last as long
Found some info....with all the girls loving Lip Fusion....can't believe it wasn't included in the test????

Hope it helps - Kelly




A chance to get lips like Angelina Jolie's without painful injections? Of course we were skeptical, but (we admit it) also a little tempted. In the name of research, we combed the cosmetics counters for the hottest new lip plumpers and came up with a myriad of products all aimed toward boosting your pout.

Some work by irritating your lips with ingredients like cinnamon. (It sounds worse than it is.) Others have moisturizing ingredients that smooth your lips. And some are more like a makeup base ‑- when lipstick is applied over them, your lips look fuller.

Then there are the flat-out treatment products, containing ingredients like alpha-hydroxy acids or retinol that are supposed to increase collagen production to give you plumper lips over time. Which product is right for you? It all depends on if you're looking for a quick one-minute lip lift or a long-term bee-stung effect.

We handed our favorites out to a bunch of eager testers, and here's what they had to say.

Product name: Too Faced Lip Injection
Claim: The company says this clear gloss, applied with a brush, makes blood vessels dilate, which increases blood flow to the lips, deepening your lip color and making lips swell over time.

Tester says: "I don't know about long-term results, but I noticed an instant plumping effect. At first, I didn't like it; it feels gooey, it smells like cherry cough medicine and it tingles when you put it on. Then I looked in the mirror, and I really liked the effect. My lips looked slightly swollen and pinker. If you use it over lipstick, your lips even look poutier. But this product is not to be applied before a good-night kiss ‑- it's too thick. Think of it as a behind-the scenes enhancer."
Price: $18.50
Available: Sephora.com

Product name: Avon BEYOND COLOR Plumping Lipcolor with Retinol
Claim: Smoother, fuller, younger-looking lips are what Avon's product aims for. Supposedly, the lipstick's retinol reduces lip lines, collagen retexturizes and other ingredients moisturize for "100 percent instant lip plumping."

Tester says: "I must admit, I'm a gloss junkie, and even in its pretty case, this lipstick didn't tempt me much. After trying it, I liked it even less. It's supposed to soften your lips; mine only felt dry, making me want to lick them or douse them with gloss. It felt a little cool, not tingly, and a bit chalky. I would have liked something creamier. There are 20 shades to choose from, but the one I tried was too pale to wear as lipstick. No bigger pout for me, either. A plus: It's only eight bucks!"
Price: $8
Available: Avon.com

Product name: Origins Underwear for Lips
Claim: This lip primer promises long-lasting, no-fade protection. It's supposed to glide on effortlessly, plump, shape and fill in cracks and lines on the lips. You just apply three dots, blend and top with lipstick.

Tester says: "I had never used primer before, and when I smoothed this on, it felt really moist and wet for a few seconds, and then it was like I had nothing on my lips. It felt like a light foundation or powder for the lips. I loved it. My lips felt really soft, and though the lipstick I used over it didn't see me through the night, the primer did. My lips do feel healthier, and maybe a teensy-weensy bit fuller. Verdict? It's great as a primer. They call it underwear, but they don't mean cotton ‑- think really sexy, silky lingerie."
Price: $13.50
Available: Origins.com

Product name: CITY Lips Collagen Plumping Treatment
Claim: CITY Cosmetics says its plumping treatment enhances collagen and visibly increases lip size. It also claims the product reduces lip wrinkles when used over a period of time.

Tester says: "This is a lip treatment, so don't think you'll have your sexy pout by dinner tonight. I liked the fact that they took the 'treatment' aspect seriously, creating a tinted gloss for the daytime and a clear one for the night which works while you sleep. I never remembered to use the night one; the tinted day gloss, however, was fabulous. I stopped using any other lip gloss because it really felt great on my lips. The application brush was better than a wand and allowed for smooth, even coverage. I did feel tingling (a little irritation too), and after a month, I have noticed a subtle yet visible lip size increase. Hey, I feel sexy! But more than that, it definitely makes your lips smoother and softer."
Price: $29
Available: Beauty.com

Product name: Eyeko's Super Size Shine
Claim: This product, which comes in an easy-flow pen with a brush applicator, is supposed to enhance the shape and texture of your lips with regular use. The company says it increases volume by compensating for lack of collagen in the lips. It's supposed to be so lightweight that it can be used as a base or a gloss and is meant to taste like spearmint.

Tester says: "I tried it, waiting for the 'minty fresh' effect, but no luck. It's a smooth everyday gloss, but it did nothing for my lack of collagen. I liked the penlike applicator, though. It was fun to paint my lips with gloss that came out of a brush. It was totally nonsticky, which was great. My lips felt noticeably softer and smoother, but I had to keep reapplying. This is definitely not long lasting, and with the constant retouches, you can run through the product pretty quickly.
Price: $16.50
Available: Beauty.com

Product name: DuWop Venom Gloss
Claim: This product is purportedly the queen of all lip plumpers. It's said to be a long-lasting gloss that increases circulation and lip size with its blend of cinnamon and ginger oils. The taste is supposed to be spicy, and the feel tingly. The intended result: shiny, glossy, bee-stung lips.

Tester says: "Who said 'No pain, no gain'? Whoever it was wasn't talking about this lip plumper. As the name suggests, it's not for the fainthearted. It really stings (do not apply to chapped, broken lips!), but the results are remarkably quick and dramatic. For me, the pain was worth the plumpness, but unfortunately, the results are temporary. Lip Venom flushes, plumps and irritates beyond compare. If you need sexy lips tonight, make this truly wicked gloss your one-night stand.
Price: $15
Available: Beauty.com

Product name: N.V. Perricone Alpha Lipoic Acid Lip Plumper with DMAE
Claim: This gel-type treatment claims to reduce wrinkles and lines and enhance your natural lip color if you apply it four to five times daily.

Tester says: "I liked the light, slick texture of the product, and it has a lovely orange taste. When I put it on, my lips felt supermoist and rich with no oil-slick effect. I loved the fact that you could apply it over lipstick throughout the day, which I meticulously did. It tingled a bit, and I thought I noticed a more defined lip line, but I'm not sure how plump my lips got. They did feel soft and smooth, though. Be warned that when you open this product, the gel sprouts out of the tube unassisted.
Price: $33
Available: NVPerricone.com
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Tried many different ones. The Sally Hansen one doesn't do much but for the price and the color selection it's really worth it. I own the clear and the Mocha which is a really pretty nude color. I once got a bloody lip from the LipFusion XL by Fusion Beauty. It blew my lips up so much that they busted open. I e-mailed them several times so that they could be aware that some of us are too sensitive for it but they never responded. I really like Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Plumping Collection ($62.50 Value) , $29.50 and Freeze 24/7?PlumpLips? Lip Plumper $40
Tried many different ones. The Sally Hansen one doesn't do much but for the price and the color selection it's really worth it. I own the clear and the Mocha which is a really pretty nude color. I once got a bloody lip from the LipFusion XL by Fusion Beauty. It blew my lips up so much that they busted open. I e-mailed them several times so that they could be aware that some of us are too sensitive for it but they never responded. I really like Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Plumping Collection ($62.50 Value) $29.50 and Freeze 24/7?PlumpLips? Lip Plumper $40
Wow....I was gonna say....blew your lips up....OUCH!

Yes....mainly the lip plumpers irritate your lips, and that is how they plump up. Heck....I may just go grab some cinnamin and put it on with some Aquaphor and see if I get a plumping effect (since cinniman is a popular ingrediant in some).
Yup girl blew them up!! It's kind of funny now I guess. Who gets blown up from lip plumper?
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