Who doesn’t love good plump and fuller lips? Earlier fuller lips can only be achieved by lip fillers through renowned aestheticians. If we think of pouty lips it only reminds us of Kylie Jenner or Kardashian. Full, plump lips have become a highly sought-after beauty trend in the late 2010s and are highly embraced by beauty influencers. But now in 2024, this is not the only way to make your lips fuller as the beauty industry has evolved and introduced various lip-plumping glosses, lip masks, etc. While some may turn to lip fillers for that perfect pout, you can achieve fuller-looking lips with just the right makeup techniques for overlining. Here’s how to create the illusion of lip fillers, all without the need for any invasive procedures.
#1. Prep Your Lips
The foundation for any great lip look is healthy, smooth lips. Dry or chapped lips can make any lip product look uneven and dull. Use a lip scrub or a DIY mix of sugar and honey to gently exfoliate dead skin. This smooths out your lips and gives them a more plump appearance. Apply a moisturizing lip balm after exfoliating. Look for balms with hydrating ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, or hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and make lips look naturally plumper.
#2. Use a Lip Primer or Concealer
Think of applying lipstick on a pigmented lip. You cannot achieve an even color on the whole lip. A lip primer or concealer can act as a blank canvas for your lipstick. Apply a light layer of concealer over your lips to neutralize your natural lip color, which can help your lip products pop more. This also creates the base for overlining, which is key to achieving fuller-looking lips.
#3. Overline with Lip Liner (The Right Way)
This is such an underrated step but from my point of view, it’s very important. Lip liners are your savior if you want to achieve a perfect pouty lip. Overlining your lips is one of the most popular tricks for fuller lips, but it must be done carefully to look natural. Opt for a lip liner that’s close to your natural lip color or a shade slightly darker than your lipstick. This adds definition without looking too stark. Focus on slightly overlining just the center of your lips the cupid’s bow and the middle of the bottom lip. Keep the liner closer to your natural lip line at the outer corners to avoid an exaggerated look. After overlining, gently blend the liner inwards toward the center of your lips. This softens the effect and makes the overline less noticeable. Add your desired lip color and you are good to go.
#4. Highlight the Cupid’s Bow
To accentuate the shape of your lips and give them a fuller appearance, apply a small amount of highlighter or a light concealer to your cupid’s bow. This reflects light, making the lips appear fuller and more defined. You can also apply a touch of highlighter to the center of your bottom lip.
#5. Contour for Extra Dimension
Contouring isn’t just for your cheekbones it can work wonders for your lips too! By adding subtle shadows around your lips, you can make them appear larger. Use a tiny bit of matte bronzer or a cool-toned brown eyeshadow just beneath the center of your bottom lip. This creates a shadow effect that makes your lower lip look fuller. Make sure to blend the contour well so that it appears like a natural shadow rather than obvious makeup.
#6. Choose the Right Lipstick Formula
The texture and finish of your lipstick can greatly affect how full your lips appear. Matte lipsticks can sometimes make lips look smaller, while glossy or satin finishes reflect light and make lips appear fuller. If you prefer matte lipsticks, apply gloss just to the center of your lips to give them a fuller look. You can even add a highlighter in the center if you don’t like lip glosses. Lighter or nude shades can make lips look larger, while darker hues tend to create the illusion of smaller lips. If you love dark lipstick, add a lighter gloss or highlighter to the center of your lips to brighten them up.
#7. Try a Lip Plumper
Consider using a lip plumper if you want a quick fix without lip fillers. These glosses contain ingredients like cinnamon or menthol, which temporarily boost circulation to the lips and make them appear fuller. Many brands offer tinted versions, so you can combine plumping with color in one step.
Here are a few of my recommendations:
- LAMEL All In One Lip Tinted Plumping Oil
- Kay Beauty FullFill Tinted Lip Plumping Gloss
- Too Faced Lip Injection Power Plumping Lip Gloss
- Makeup Revolution Pout Bomb Plumping Lipgloss
- M.A.C Squirt Plumping Lip Gloss Stick
- Dior Addict 24H Hydration Plumping Gloss Lip Maxim
- M.A.C Lip Pencil – Spice
- Huda Beauty Lip Contour 2.0 – Rich Brown
- MARS Edge Of Desire Lip Liner – 04 Scandalous Brown
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Liner – Chai
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