Pucker Up:  The Real Skinny on Lip Plumpers

Do lip plumpers really work?  There are so many, how do you choose?  What can you really expect? 

This guide is being written to help identify the different types of lip plumpers, how they differ, and what you can really expect from each type.

First, you must understand that there is no miracle product that is going to transform razor-thin lips into "Angelina Jolie Lips".  However, there ARE advanced technologies that will certainly improve plumpness, contour, hydration, fine lines and vertical lip lines.

There are basically two different categories of lip plumpers.  The first (and least expensive) is designed to give an instant, but temporary appearance of 'swollen' or 'bee stung' lips.  This is accomplished by increasing the circulation to the lips through the use of spices such as cinnamon, ginger, peppermint, etc.  This type of plumper will almost always give you what is commonly referred to as a 'tingling' sensation, but to some individuals this can be nearly intolerable, or even downright painful.  Don't get me wrong, these are very popular, and are absolutely fine as long as you know what it is you are getting and this is what you want and what you expect.  The most popular plumpers in this category are:  DuWop Lip Venom (original), Too Faced Lip Injection (original), and Sugar Pump 'em Up. 

The second category is that of the more 'high-end' lip plumpers, and in my opinion, although more expensive, this is where you get true results and the best bang for your buck.  These plumpers are designed to deliver both instant and cumulative (long term) plumping benefits, and typically utilize either some form of peptide technology, hyaluronic acid, or even dehydrated marine collagen.  These plumpers do not sting, are not painful, and they do provide instant results as well as proven long term benefits.  The most popular plumpers in this category are:  City Cosmetics City Lips, Fusion Beauty Lip Fusion, Freeze 24/7 Plump Lips, Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme and DuWop Lip Venom 2nd Sin.

So, what's the best overall product, all things considered?  City Cosmetics City Lips, hands down.  I've used this product for almost a year and am convinced that it's the best product on the planet for lips.  Never sticky or gooey, glides on smooth and comfortable ... lips are instantly and completely hydrated, smooth and shiny.  Over about 5 minutes you will notice a slight, pain-free tingle and swelling as well as natural contour and color enhancement.  Tiny vertical lines seem to disappear.  Lasts for hours.  Wears beautifully, reapplies easily, no build up whatsoever (lips absorb comfortably).  City Cosmetics makes the clear treatment to wear to bed, as well as a great variety of colors that are complimentary to all skin tones and easy to wear. 

HOT TIP:  Go for the minis - they are 1/2 the size of the original, but you get every drop since the applicator reaches all corners of the tube (in the full size tubes there always seems to be about a 1/4 inch at the bottom that you can't ever reach - what a waste!)

Happy Plumping!

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