BellaOnline Forums Beauty and Self Cosmetics Do you use a lip plumper?

I'm not too sure if lip plumpers are a big deal, but I know I use them every once in awhile. Right now I'm using Luscious Lip Plumper by Nutra Luxe, $16.

If you do use one, what kind and how often?

I like Du Wop Lip Venom which has a 30% off sale on right now (Feb 3).

Ooh, I love Du Wop Lip Venom. I'm hooked on it.

I've been thinking about trying one. Looks like I'll be checking out Lip Venom.

Has anybody ever used LipFusion? I keep seeing it at my Ulta store (I am sooooooo addicted to that store!)

I use one I got from the drug store by Sally Hansen. I love it. I have fat lips already, just not as fat as they were when I was young. When I put this on, I feel younger. What I like about it also is that it's not as strong as some others so it doesn't tingle or burn my lips.

What is an Ulta store?

Similar to a Sephora. They are online, but they don't seem to have any storefronts in the mid-north (like the Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming).

I like their store setup better than Sephora - just a personal thing, and I can't even really tell you why. Maybe just because I saw them first. {shrugs}

I've tried one by Sally Hansen, but it was so sticky - it dorve me nuts. I can handle a tingle - I actually like the way Blistex feels, but sticky lips drive me insane.

I'd suggest that people save lip plumpers for special occasions, when one is going out or has a reason to look extra good/sexy. The plumpers work by irritating the skin of the lips, which increases blood flow.

Overuse creates a situation where you are daily irritating your facial skin. This cannot be good in the long run and will probably contribute to aging the lips overall.

So while I am not saying 'don't use plumpers at all', I am recommending being mindful of when they are used. :-)

Uggh, lip plumpers!! I have small lips but I thought I'd give them a try anyways. I hated the feel on my lips and I looked ridiculous. I think some ladies can pull the look off some can't.

So for me, Angelina Jolie lips I will never have.

I have tried Sally Hansen gentle plumping and Plump FX lip Plumper. Plump FX works much better but hard to find. I usually stick to Sally Hansen because the sell it at my local pharmacy. Plump FX gives me fuller lips but I have to wait a week for it because I order from ebay. I hope that helps :)

Curious....if lip plumpers work by irritating your skin and are sticky and such, what do you think might possibly be a natural way to plump your lips? That would be a neat thing!