Plump it up May 6, 2008
I first noticed ‘plumping lip glosses’ a few years ago, and tried the old formula of the Innoxa plumping lip creme. It was pretty inexpensive, so worth a try, but this lip creme required commitment - it promised plumper lips but only if you used it many ties a day for ages. i just couldn’t be bothered so lived with my unplumped gob.
Then a year ago, i once again noticed the plumping lip glosses appearing at different cosmetic counters. I gave them another try and it seems they’ve come a long way. Too faced lip injection is awesome it does noticeably plump up lips instantly but has two drawbacks: (1) i don’t think you can buy this brand in NZ (i bought mine in the UK); and (2) it hurts like buggery.
Seriously, it stings like anything. It’s not just me being a girl’s blouse either - i trialled this product at the PPP launch party and all the gals winced and whined seconds after application. The pain does dull after a few minutes.
Personally, i can bear the pain for a plumper pout, but it’s not for the faint of heart.
I also happened upon the cute mini lip plumping glosses (pictured) at the pharmacy. They are super-cheap Sally Hansen lip plumpers. The don’t sting nearly so much - the gals reported a mere tingling or smarting. But lips don’t feel as full as with the Too Faced stuff.
Once again ladies - no pain, no gain.
oucchhhh that stuff is prickly!!
I tired some of the Sally Hansen stuff and I realised its major flaw - because it uses peppermint as one of the plumping agents, it’s not good to wear if you’re planning on eating or drinking.
I learned this the hard way when I had a pre-dinner glass of wine, only to realise it was like I’d just brushed my teeth. Yuuuck!
But my lips are already fairly voluptuous as it is. I don’t think I actually need a plumper, per se.