9 Best Drugstore Lip Plumpers That Add Volume & Shine
A lip plumper is a cosmetic product that aims to make the lips appear fuller and more voluminous. It’s often used alongside lip gloss or lipstick to create a more dramatic lip look.
When applied to the lips, a lip plumper stimulates blood circulation temporarily, resulting in a swelling effect that makes the lips look plumper and fuller. This can also help reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles around the lips, making the overall appearance smoother.
Lip plumpers usually contain certain ingredients that create a tingling or slightly warm sensation upon application. This sensation comes from the ingredients increasing blood flow to the lips, causing them to temporarily swell. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of lip plumpers can vary depending on the individual, and it’s important to follow the instructions for use and choose products that suit your preferences and skin sensitivity.
Various brands offer different types of lip plumpers, often available in a range of shades to complement various makeup styles. If you have sensitive skin or allergies, it’s a good idea to check the ingredients and perform a patch test before using a lip plumper to ensure there are no adverse reactions.
While lip plumpers can be a fun and versatile addition to your makeup routine, it’s crucial to use them responsibly and be aware of any potential sensitivities or reactions.
Maybelline New York Lifter Gloss Lip Gloss
The viral drugstore lip plumper is a favorite of Los Angeles-based makeup artist Elizabeth Seropian, who credits its hyaluronic acid-spiked formula with giving “yours lips a pout with a nice dose of long-lasting hydration.” Its large doe-foot applicator is a bonus, as is its wallet-friendly price. It’s also available in an impressive 18 shades, including Crystal (a golden brown), Heat (a sheer raspberry, pictured above), and Pearl (translucent).
Nyx Professional Makeup Filler Instinct Plumping Lip Polish Gloss
For fuller-looking lips in just a few swipes, look no further than this under-$10 pick which, per Seropian, “gives that perfect glossy pout.” This drugstore lip plumper, which offers a sparkly, sheer wash of color, is infused with menthol, which has a cooling and tingling effect. Choose from six glittery shades such as Let’s Glaze (clear), New Money (copper gold pictured above), and Sparkling Please (rose gold).
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro Plump Lip Gloss
According to Seropian, this household product “gives your lips a shiny, glossy finish.” It’s also enriched with hydration-boosting hyaluronic acid and moisturizing staples like glycerin and squalane. It’s also formulated with peppermint oil, which, per Dr. Madfes, is one ingredient that can help “achieve the plumping effect.” Take your pick of 12 shades, including a range of pretty pinks and nudes such as Mauve Glow (pictured above) and True Berry.
Physicians Formula Diamond Lip Plumper
OK, you might not be deemed the “diamond of the season” by Queen Charlotte but this lightweight gloss-serum hybrid will definitely make you the talk of the ton. The shimmery formula, enriched with vitamin E-loaded avocado oil and conditioning shea butter, simultaneously nourishes and plumps. It also features caffeine and menthol, both of which are responsible for the plumping effect. Choose from five shades, each of which clocks in under $8.
Milani Keep It Full Maxxx Lip Plumper
Kick it up a notch with this lip-enhancing blend of peptides, capsicum (from chili peppers), and hyaluronic acid. Meanwhile, mango seed oil provides an extra dose of hydration. Its ultra-pigmented formula provides some serious shine, while the extra-large doe-foot applicator makes it easy to swipe the product across the lips. This drugstore lip plumper is available in 10 cheekily named shades like In the DMs (burgundy, pictured above).
E.L.F. Lip Plumping Gloss
E.L.F. makes some of our favorite drugstore beauty products, and this lip plumper gloss is no exception. Wear this coconut oil–infused formula on its own or layer it on top of another lip color you love for an extra “wow” effect. All 10 shades (including the delectable Mocha pictured) give your lips a sheer wash of color that feels as good as it looks. As for the “fuller lips” results you’re looking for, you have menthol to thank.
Makeup Revolution Pout Bomb Plumping Lip Gloss
At less than $10 apiece, you can’t go wrong with this non-sticky albeit uber-glossy formula, and it’s even enriched with nourishing vitamin E. Oh, and did we mention it’s both cruelty-free and vegan? Select from seven shades like Peachy (bright coral), Glaze (translucent), and Candy (blush pink, pictured above).
L.A. Girl Lip Plumper
This may look like a tube of lip balm at first, but don’t be fooled by appearances. New York City-based, board-certified dermatologist Michele Green, MD, previously told Allure that the cinnamon in this formula “causes a tingling sensation and improves blood flow.” Per the dermatologist, cinnamon, combined with the lip plumper’s high-shine finish, provides a “temporary volumizing effect.” Its natural pink tint works especially well for a no-makeup, makeup look.
Pixi LipLift Max Lip Gloss
Available in five beautiful hues, this drugstore darling is beloved for its signature glossy finish and cooling sensation that provides a plumping effect. Its fine-line-smoothing, hydrating formula combines skin-care staples such as peptides and fatty acids, as well as soothing chamomile and moisturizing jojoba oil. The fresh mint flavor is a bonus.
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