The Best Lip Plumpers on the Market

Some people are willing to shell out big bucks for lip plumpers, as they have been all the rage in the past few years, and the quest by many to find a good, effective one is still in effect. This article will describe the various ones I've tried and how they measure up to one another.

FusionBeauty LipFusion

This comes as the regular treatment (Color Shine) and as the XL version. About the first one: Possibly one of the best plumping color treatments, but at 38 bucks, it's just so expensive. If you can afford it, go for it. It has a nice orange-like flavor, it lasts fairly long, and the colors are great. "Fresh" is a gorgeous coral color which looks ravishing on darker complexions, as does "Sexy", a transparent red. Avoid "Kiss", a bright pink, though if you're a brunette, for this color tends to look orange-y and unflattering. It seems to work best with blonde/fair complexions.

City Lips Collagen Lip Plumping Treatment

This comes in a nighttime treatment and in various colors (with cute names such as Sin City, San FranKissCo and Barecelona) to wear by day. Both formulas are the same, as is stated on the box. The texture is smooth, much less tacky than LipFusion and without the sting of DuWop Lip Venom (which is not being reviewed here). I especially find this product to work its magic when left on overnight. Unfortunately, as you get near the end of using the lip glass, it seems nearly impossible to get the rest of the product as the brush is shorter than the package itself. To counter this, simply warm the tube in hot or warm water and the gloss will melt, making it more accessible. Regardless of this con, this treatment works very well, even slightly increasing lip size and enhancing the curve of my lips. I am not absolutely sure, but I feel that the color of my lips is now deeper with regular use. Also, this beats any lip balm out of the water. When my lips are chapped, Carmex and other balms only further irritate my lips. The treatment, though, soothes them right over. This is an added bonus!

TheBalm Plump Your Pucker Tinted Gloss