Full lips 101: How to achieve plump lips?

Overexposed and fragile, your lips are punished by the aggressions of daily life. But with the appropriate care and better habits, you’ll have plumper lips in no time!

Here are a few tips on maintaining your pretty pout.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT CARE

Pick formulas with collagen or hyaluronic acid which plump up and hydrate your lips. The restructuring agents and the emollients like glycerin help nourish the lips and give volume.

BOOST YOUR APPLICATION TECHNIQUE

Apply your lip care product with your finger or a brush applicator, ensure you get the product into the wrinkles and the contours. Rub the product gently into your lips. Leave the product on for a few minutes before applying your lipstick. Use the lip care product twice daily. If you feel any dryness during the day, reapply.

INTENSIFY YOUR LIP COLOUR

The dermis of your lips is rich in collagen, elastine and blood vessels. This vascularisation is responsible for the red hue of your lips. To obtain a richer shade, tap your balm into your lips with your fingertips to enhance blood circulation.

CREATE AN ILLUSION

Choose a shimmering texture for a volumising effect. Accentuate your cupid’s bow with the shimmer to create a trompe-l’oeil effect of “volume”. Women with full lips should avoid darker shades as it tends to make lips look thinner.

GOOD TO KNOW

The thickness and density of the dermis is responsible for the appearance of full and plump lips. It is also 5 times finer than the skin on your face. The absence of sebum and sweat glands, plus the exposure to the elements makes the skin on your lips even more vulnerable.

So, extra care is needed, if you want full lips and kissable smackers.

Isabelle LAFOND and Cheryl Lee