The truth is, collagen synthesis slows down and collagen quality drops as we age. This explains why our skin starts to sag and wrinkles deepen as our skin becomes less resilient and less elastic. And just like the rest of our facial skin, a plump and pillowy pout gradually develops more wrinkles and starts thinning out as we progress with age. However, the need to care for our lips is probably more vital because not only is the skin on our lips thinner than the rest of our face, it also doesn’t contain any sebum glands, so it’s unable to produce sebum to keep it lubricated and protected against harsh conditions.
As a result, many lip plumping products are formulated to not only boost the volume but also to protect lips from dryness. This explains why it’s commonly found ingredients in lip plumpers include collagen, peptides, hyaluronic acid or botanical oils. Here, the eight best lip plumpers that smooth lip surface and help lips look fuller and more youthful:
A backstage favourite among professional makeup artists, this lip-plumping gloss contains hyaluronic acid microspheres that draw moisture to smooth and plump lip surface for up to 24 hours. Available in seven subtle and natural-looking shades, each one leaves lips slightly tinted for a beautiful effect. Wear it on its own or layered over your favourite lip colour to accentuate the look of your lips.
Targeted at those with ageing skin, this luxurious lip old softens rough and chapped lips while a blend of conditioning botanical oils keep your lips plump and smooth. In turn, the appearance of vertical lines on the lips are diminished, while lip volume and shape is plumped.
Comprising of a lip mask and a lip balm, both of them work synergistically to nourish and protect the delicate skin around your lips. Thanks to potent active ingredients like Neodermyl, Volulip and X Styenol, expect your lip shape to look fuller and rounder while fine lines are smoothed.
Made with botanical extracts, this formula glides onto lips to boost hydration and reinforce skin’s lipid barrier function so it is able to retain moisture better over time. Non-sticky and lightly tinted, it works perfectly on its own or over any lip colour for a fuller-looking effect.
Packed with the brand’s Abeille Royale repairing concentrate which stimulates skin cells to repair and rejuvenate, it also comes in a uniquely designed applicator tip that’s inspired by the remodelling technique devised by expert facialists at the L’Institut Guerlain. When applied using the exclusive method, lips are not only nourished and softened but also sculpted as microcirculation is boosted for fuller-looking lips.
Doubling up as a lip gloss in three sheer, universally flattering shades, this plumping lip treatment uses peptides to stimulate collagen production to increase skin density and volume for fuller lips.
Featuring the brand’s signature lip-plumping technology, it has a serum texture that penetrates deeply into skin layers for smoother, fuller-looking lips. In addition, it is also enriched with vitamin E, avocado and jojoba oil to condition and soften chapped lips while coating them in a shiny finish.
Unlike many lip-plumping products that leave behind a high-shine, glossy effect, this one feels like a lightweight emulsion that disappears onto lips once completely absorbed, leaving behind nothing apart from a smooth an satiny finish. Perfect under makeup or as a nighttime treatment to keep lips plump and soft overnight night, it not only smooths wrinkles but also accentuates lip border so your pout looks more defined.