How to Get Fuller Lips

Keeps your kisser looking plump with the following smart strategies.

Your lips are like a sponge. When exposed to moisture, they absorb it & plump up, but abuse them with dehydrating conditions like cold weather, hot showers or lip licking & they will look parched & shriveled. Lips do not have oil glands, which makes them more prone to dryness. At the same time, the aging process causes a loss of bone density which makes our faces appear gaunt & provides even less support to the lips, forcing them to roll inward & look thinner.

Plump Up Your Pout

Collagen loss is the biggest cause of lip shrinkage. It begins to break down at 20s & speeds up in your mid-30s. Sun exposure & smoking further speed up the process. But you can reverse it. Pick up tips from the pros on how to keep a fuller lips looking luscious.

 Doctor’s Recommendation to get a fuller lips

For stimulating collagen, apply products that contain peptides as well as ones that moisturize. Your lips do not have oil glands & are prone to dryness, which highlights thin lips. Apply a lip balm made with vitamin E or shea butter to combat dryness.

The Makeup Artist Suggests for a fuller lips

The quickest way to get fuller lips is to use a plumping lip-gloss. They contain ingredients like mint or cinnamon that stimulate blood vessels & cause lips to swell. If you notice a light tingle after applying it, this means that it's working.

Be an Illusionist. Top lip color with a dot of clear gloss in the center of your top & bottom lips adding a reflective quality to the highest points of your lips creates a three dimensional effect for a poutier appearance. To make your pout pop even more, brush light brown eye shadow along the edge of your upper lip with a small brush. Most women have a bigger bottom lip & this trick helps create fuller lips.