Looking to get that fuller lip look without adding anything but makeup? Check out our top tips and best products to help do the job below.

Exfoliate

You wouldn’t apply your foundation without prepping the skin in advance (we’d hope!) so try not to do this with your lips either. Use a lip scrub to exfoliate the skin (experts suggest using a hi-tech tool like a toothbrush but we’re happy to use a finger) and then rinse off with warm water. Coat your lips with a balm after this to re-hydrate them.

 

We recommend: Plump It! Volumising Lip Scrub (RRP: £12.99)

Line it right

We’re not talking ombre lips here, we’re talking strong outlines. Choose a liner that’s one shade darker than the lip colour you’ll be applying and apply a thick, heavy line around your lip, emphasing on the cupids bow and the parallel area of the bottom lip. Think that you’re creating a shadow and if you’re a liner novice, apply lightly in several layers to avoid disasters.

We recommend: Buxom Plump Line (RRP: £15)

Glow, glow, glow

Highlighter isn’t just for the brows / cheeks – it’s for your cupid’s bow too! Adding a sheen of highlight across the bow will bring attention to the curves in the lip and give the impression of more shape.

We recommend: Mac Prep and Prime Highlighter (RRP: £21)

Lip Plumping gloss

Remember the days of Soap and Glory’s Mother Plucker? Plump It! is a much more effective version and you see BIG results straight away! Once you’re used to the product, apply several layers of the gloss but a word of warning for first timers, the tingle is INTENSE so start of cautiously. Leave the lips for one minute whilst the plumping takes place.

We recommend: Plump It! Volumising Lip Plumper (£19.99)

And there you have it, a plumper pout with no procedures!

 *PlumpIt! kindly sent us their range for review purposes