Probably there isn??™t a girl that doesn??™t want to have Angelina Jolie??™s , Scarlett Johansson??™s or Jessica Alba??™s full lips ??“ one of the sexiest women today. Fortunately today there are many options to make your lips fuller, to give your lips definition and to improve their appearance ??“ you can undergo a lip enhancing surgery, you can have lip enhancing injections, you can use makeup products and techniques to add volume to your lips.

LIP PLUMPERS
Lip plumpers (lip enhancing gloss, lip plumers) are relatively new products on the market that give volume and definition to the lips. They work by slightly irritating the delicate skin of the lips causing slight swelling to plump up your lips. Most of the lip plumpers contain many nourishing and moisturizing ingredients that nourish and condition the lips ??“ honey, chamomile, aloe vera, olive oil, almond oil, essential oil as well as special ingredients that offer fullness of the lips as they slightly irritate the skin of the lips (peppermint, caffeine, niacin, cinnamon).

How lip plumpers work?

• they make blood vessels dilate, increasing the blood flow to the lips
• they make lips swell slightly
• they contain ingredients that reduce lip lines and nourish the delicate skin deeply
• they fill in cracks and fine lines on the lips
• they enhance collagen in the lips which is essential for fuller lips
• some of them use light reflecting ingredients to trick the eye and make the lips appear fuller

How to apply lip plumper?

The lip plumpers can be applied before or over your lipstick to well-moisturized lips. Use the plumper during the day to maintain and increase your plump.

HOW TO APPLY MAKEUP TO MAKE YOUR LIPS FULLER?

Step One. Apply a concealer or a foundation to your lips
Apply a concealer, foundation or translucent loose powder to your lips to create a base. By creating a base for the lipstick it will adhere better and the color will be more intense.

Step Two. Use a lip liner
Lining your lips with a nude or a natural-toned lip liner in a must if you want to make your lips appear bigger and fuller. Use a lip pencil and rim your pout very carefully. Make sure the lip pencil is sharp enough and carefully outline your lips to give your mouth a great shape and to stop your lipstick from feathering.

Step Three. Apply lipstick
Apply your lipstick as usual using a lip brush for a more precise application. Run the brush on the lipstick from side to side so that it has enough lipstick on it.First apply the color to the centre of your lips and then slowly brush the color out towards the edges. Blot your lips with a tissue to remove any excess and then apply a second layer for a more saturated lip color.

Step Four. Use a lip gloss
Apply lip gloss to add shine to your lips and to create a more seductive look.

LIP ENHANCMENT TREATMENTS ??“ LIP FILLERS

Collagen injections
Collagen injection is probably the most famous lip enhancement treatments as collagen has been in use from more than 20 years already. Collagen injections give the opportunity to increase the size of the lips without a permanent result. The collagen injections used for lip enhancement usually contain Bovine collagen and unfortunately there is a possibility of allergic reaction but it??™s very rare. Those with too thin lips may need additional injections in order to maintain the fullness of their lips.
Undoubtedly, collagen injection is nice and safe way to plum up your lips and to define the edges of the lips. It usually lasts up to 5/ 6 months. * Collagen in approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration.

Restylane injections
Restylane is synthetic, dermal filler amongst the most popular lip fillers. The best advantage of Restylane filler is that it can last for up to 8/ 12 months and because it isn??™t extracted from animals the possibility of an allergic reaction is very small. Restylane should be injected into the lips in tiny amounts by a needle. Despite lip enhancement Restylane injections can be also used for wrinkle correction, reducing fine lines, crow??™s feet. Restylane is FDA-approved.

Restylane Lipp*
Restylane Lipp is a specially designed gel for the lips that give the opportunity to create more volume and definition to the lips. It is a crystal-clear form of hyaluronic acid that maintains lip fullness and definition.

Hyaluronic lip filler
Recently the cosmetic surgeons began to use hyaluronic gel (hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that exist in a human body) to add volume and definition to the lips. A pure hyaluronic gel is injected into the lips to binds water and to hold the elastic and collagen of the skin together. The biggest advantage of hyaluronic lip filler is that it doesn??™t pose an allergy risk and the result can last up to 6/ 8 months.

Useful Beauty Tips:

• Lip augmentation procedures have their own side effects that include ??“ swelling, redness and stinging.
• Always consult a doctor before getting lip injection or dermal filler.
• Never undergo lip enhancement procedure if you are pregnant.
• The lip enhancement procedures may take up to 2/ 3 hours.
• Remember: use lighter lip color to make your lips appear fuller.
• Remember: dark lipstick, lip gloss or dark lip liner can make your lips appear thinner.
• Exfoliate your lips once or twice a week to remove the dead skin cells and to prevent dry, chapped and sore lips.
• Choose a lip balm, lip gloss, lipstick with SPF at least 15 to protect your lips from the harmful sun??™s rays
• Apply lip balm every time you feel your lips dry and rough.
• Look for lipsticks, lip glosses, lip balms that contain more natural ingredient and moisturizing ingredients.
• If your lipstick feather into the lines around your lips,switch to a less creamy lipstick and powder your lips with loose powder before applying it.
• If your skin is mature avoid using heavy lipsticks as they draw attention to any fine lines around the mouth.
• Never go out in dry, cold weather without applying lip balm or lipstick.

To learn more see also the articles:

How To Wear And Apply Red Lipstick Properly?? 

How To Apply Lipstick To Stay Put On For Longer?? 

How To Treat And Prevent Dry, Chapped Lips?? 

10 Makeup Questions? 

Recommended Lip Plumpers and Lip Enhancing Products:

LipFusion Micro-Injected Collagen Lip Plump ($36) - LipFusion harnesses the clinically proven plumping and hydrating powers of new, patented marine collagen-filling spheres?„?, a technology that dehydrates the collagen molecule into tiny microspheres, in order to penetrate and then search for the body’s natural water to re-hydrate creating a beautifully natural, full-out pout.

Juice Beauty Lip Plumper ($14) - Achieve your puckering potential with lip plumping amino acids, lip refining cane sugar, certified organic orange juice and nourishing essential fatty acids for sumptuously soft, plump lips.

Clinique Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine ($17.50) - Triple-action plumping gloss instantly and gently creates a fuller, lusher look. The plush effect lingers up to 6 hours. With continued use, peptides prompt skin??™s natural collagen production to foster a smoother, more defined look.

Laura Mercier Lip Plumper ($30) - Using the latest technologies to instantly plump, hydrate, and moisturize for healthier, sexier looking lips, this refreshing, cooling gloss builds up over twenty minutes to plump lips, for an effect that lasts up to two hours.

Dior Lip Maximizer ($29.50) - Pump up your volume naturally with this revolutionary vanilla mint flavored formula with instant plumping action. Rich in collagen, it also stimulates better collagen production in your lips, too. Helps maximize and reshape contours in only 15 days.

Sephora Plumping Lip Gloss ($10) - the perfect choice for pout perfection. Natural pepper and mint extracts stimulates microcirculation, resulting in rosy, full lips, and vitamin E nourishes the lips for irresistibly kissable lips.

Bourjois Pulp Action Lip-Plumping Gloss ($17) - The mini buffer is the perfect exfoliator for smooth lips. The moisturizing balm is enriched with glycerin emollients for optimal hydration.

Philosophy Big Mouth Primer ($25) - Big Mouth lip primer is a lip enhancer that helps lips to appear smoother and fuller. This emollient-rich formula also helps soothe and condition lips while leaving a semi-matte finish.

Estee Lauder High Gloss Plump ($17) - Amplifying formula enhances your lips to the fullest. Lasts for hours. Feels soft and comfortable, instantly. In glossy, lip-toned shades that give you the full effect naturally.

Model Co Wonderfull Lip Plumper ($18) - helps to increase circulation, which enhances the natural color and contour of your lips. Wonderfull’s exclusive sheer glossy formula delivers instant moisture to keep your lips incredibly soft and hydrated. The tingly feeling will last only a few minutes but the benefits will remain long after the tingling has faded.

Yves Saint Laurent Shiny Lip Plumper ($25) - This new gloss instantly plumps-up lips and leaves them colored and ultra-shiny. Peppermint essential oil brings a sensation of freshness, leaving the lips with a natural fuller appearance.