In our quest for plump and glossy lips, we’ve tried various trends and products.

Although these products and combinations have helped us achieve juicier-looking lips, they haven’t actually increased the size of our lips. That’s why we’re now exploring lip plumpers, which can give our pouts a noticeable boost for up to an hour or more. They’re perfect for special occasions like fancy date nights or when you want to strike a pose for the ‘gram.

Read on for the top lip plumpers to get in Malaysia if you want a juicier pout.

What are lip plumpers?

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Lip plumpers can come in the form of a gloss, balm, cream, or mask; when applied to the lips, they produce a filler lip effect. Literally, they plump up the lips so that your pout appears fuller and juicier than before.

Lip plumpers work by stimulating blood flow to where it’s applied, using plumping hydrators like hyaluronic acid (HA) and other ingredients in its formula.

The hydrators help by pulling moisture to and plumping up the lips; the other ingredients are, in fact, often spicy extracts such as peppermint, cinnamon, menthol, and even hot pepper (capsaicin), which work to “irritate” the lips.

This causes blood to rush to the area and the pout to swell – just as it might when you’re chowing down on something spicy.

Are lip plumpers safe?

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Naturally, the common question that arises is: are lip plumpers safe? The answer is that lip plumpers are considered generally mild and safe as your lips are also “irritated” the same way when you’re slurping a sinful bowl of peppery mala soup or chomping on hot wings.

However, if you notice that your lips are starting to crack or feel excessively irritated throughout the day, it’s a sign that you might be using your lip plumpers too often.

If so, don’t be afraid to fall back on hydrating lip treatments like the popular-for-a-reason Laneige Overnight Lip Sleeping Mask (S$30) to nourish your lips for a naturally supple pout!

Best lip plumpers in Malaysia

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump

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TikTok has made us cart out many viral products in the past year, but the Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump has to be one of the top ones in our “favourites” list, especially when it comes to a juicy lip product.

The Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump is a lip plumper slash lip gloss that doesn’t just let users flaunt a fuller pout, it also really adds a natural flush to the lips with its range of beautiful shades like rosy pink Primrose, mauve Mixed Berries, and deep cherry-toned Honeysuckle.

@dilnar.d

Wow! #tartecosmetics #tarte #juicylips #musthaves #lipplumper #viralproducts #beautyreview

♬ Escapism. – Super Sped Up – RAYE

Click the button on the end of the bullet and it dispenses the perfect amount to coat the lips. But, the truly great thing about this lip plumper is that it plumps up the pout by delivering good-on-the-lips hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, maracuja oil, goji, and vitamin E!

The pleasantly minty, tingling sensation that you feel is from an ingredient called menthone glycerin acetal, which the brand uses to let users know the product is working – not because your lips are burning and irritated.

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump retails for RM110, available at Sephora.

Givenchy Rose Perfecto Liquid Lip Balm

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This marbled couture lip balm from Givenchy is so pretty that we want to keep it forever with us when we’re on the go!

The lip balm comes in a swirled marble design, so you have to dip the wand and swatch the syrupy formula onto your lips to see the true shade you’ll be wearing on your lips.

@doublewks

gorgeous packaging but is it gorgeous on the lips? Lets see hehe #givenchybeautysg #insidercommsg

♬ Juicy – Doja Cat

Brimming with hydrating skincare ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and pink pepper, Givenchy’s Rose Perfecto Liquid Lip Balm works to nourish and plump the lips. Even though the brand doesn’t call it a lip plumper, we’ve tried it – it works its volumising magic every time it touches our pout.

Givenchy Rose Perfecto Liquid Lip Balm retails for RM149, available at Sephora.

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat Lip Luminizer + Plumper

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As if Fenty Beauty’s OG Gloss Bomb doesn’t do enough to seriously add honeyed shine and volume to our lips, the brand has gone ahead and created another even juicier formula: the Gloss Bomb Heat Lip Luminizer + Plumper. And, we’re not kidding about how thicc our lips get with this lip plumper hybrid on.

Besides adding a hint of colour to the lips, the Gloss Bomb Heat also warms and spices up your pout with a special Plump Job Complex, which is an invigorating blend of ginger root oil and capsicum fruit extract (pepper).

With your lips tingling, moisturised, and coated in Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb shine, it’ll look like they’re ultra-pillowy and, undoubtedly, juicer than ever before!

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat Lip Luminizer + Plumper retails for RM125 on Sephora

Patrick Ta Major Volume Plumping Gloss

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If you can’t stand the sticky feel of gloss on your lip, turn straight to Patrick Ta’s Major Volume Plumping Gloss.

This lip plumper scores major points when it comes to how it feels on the pout; TikToker @christxiee said that it feels “more like a silky balm gloss instead of a lip oil texture”. While it warms the lips a little, it doesn’t burn, which means that you get to enjoy plumper lips sans any discomfort.

@christxiee

For the girls that want a mild plumping gloss & can’t stand the burn… THIS IS THE SH!T For you 😭😭😭😭😭 the shade really got me obsessed ngl

♬ original sound – goddess.of.survival?

Even though this lip plumper doesn’t give ultra-obvious plumping effects, the silky smooth feel of the gloss and gorgeous shades available has us carting it out, stat.

Patrick Ta Major Volume Plumping Gloss retails for RM120, available at Sephora.

Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss

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Flaunt plumper lips in luxurious style with Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss!

This one’s another lip plumping gloss that feels oh-so-comfy on the lips, smooth as butter, and leaves the lips feeling softer throughout the day too.

The beautifully housed lip plumper brims with hyaluronic acid and cherry oil, which gives the lips comfortable hydration and shine – on top of a glossy, subtly plumping effect, of course.

@catherine.abreu

I literally buy anything my girl @Michaela recommends 😮‍💨🫶🏼✨ @Dior #diorbeauty #dioraddictlipmaximizer #diorgloss #diorlipmaximizer

♬ Escapism. – Super Sped Up – RAYE

The natural “my lips but better” shades will also have you looking more and more like Dior’s brand ambassador, the ever-ethereal Jisoo from Blackpink.

Dior Addict Lip Maximizer Plumping Gloss retails for RM175 at Sephora.

Sephora Collection Outrageous Plump Extreme

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Don’t underestimate the power of Sephora’s own lip products, which includes the Sephora Collection Outrageous Plump Extreme! This lip plumper really does add volume to your pout, but warning: you might feel a little spicy burn on your lips as it does.

One trick you can use to dull the tingling sensation is to glide on a regular lipstick before glazing over with the lip plumper; otherwise, just embrace it and know that the gloss is working its magic to grant you a juicier pout.

Available in two iridescent shades, Fever and Inferno, the lip plumper can give your lips a crystal silver shine or a pearlescent pinkish nude glaze, depending on your mood.

Sephora Collection Outrageous Plump Extreme retails for RM62 at Sephora.

Too Faced Lip Injection Maximum Plump

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One thing that blows our minds about the reality series Too Hot to Handle is how the contestants look this good under the blazing sun.

Well, Too Hot to Handle star, Francesca Farago, revealed one secret to their impeccable good looks: the Too Faced Lip Injection Maximum Plump, which the cast shared as they filmed.

Too Faced Lip Injection Maximum Plump gives the lips juicy volume with its hydrating blend of avocado and jojoba oils as well as illuminating pearl pigments that catch the light for an ultra-supple shine.

That’s right, if you’re searching for a lip plumper with a mega-watt pearlescent shine, this one will do. It’s available in four light-shifting shades: Blueberry Buzz, Cotton Candy Kisses, Creamsicle Tickle, and Yummy Bear.

Too Faced Lip Injection Maximum Plump retails for RM134.50 on Lookfantastic.

DEROL Lip Plumper

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DEROL Lip Plumper is a viral Amazon lip plumper that’s got TikTokers’ attention thanks to its ultra-plumping action on the pout. Swept onto the lips, the lip plumper adds visible volume and even enhances with a hint of natural colour.

@mimiermakeup

Best lip plumper in the world? Original video @macarenadarsie #makeup

♬ original sound – Mirta Miler

Really, there’s no doubt about this lip plumper’s lip-filler-worthy effects. But, caveat: you’ll have to bear with a slow burn first.

DEROL Lip Plumper retails for S$37.53 on Shopee.

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Lip Plumper

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Physicians Formula has been creating makeup products that are hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin since 1937. So, if you’re worried about a lip plumper being irritating on your pout, why not start with the brand’s Mineral Wear Diamond Lip Plumper, which is made with sensitive skin in mind?

Reviewers say that this lip plumper gives little to no tingling sensation, a subtle volumising but majorly hydrating effect, and adds lustrous shine to their lips. Who doesn’t love flaunting a diamond-like shine to pair with a juicier pout?

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Diamond Lip Plumper retails on Amazon

​​​​Grande Cosmetics GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper

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TikToker @literallylizzi tried Grande Cosmetics GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper for 30 days to test the long-term plumping effects of the gloss, and she found that her pout looks slightly fuller than before.

@literallylizzi

Makeup Fact or Cap @grandecosmetics #lipplumper #grandepartner #makeuphacks available at @sephora

♬ original sound – Liz Cooper🦋

The ​​GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper brims with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and add supple volume to the pout. What we really like about it is its cute clicker packaging, which lets you dispense just the right amount before smoothly sweeping it all over your lips.

It’s available in colours ranging from clear to pale pink and nude rose.

​​​​Grande Cosmetics GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper retails for RM109.50 on Amazon.

Feature image credit: @doublewks, @dilnar.d/TikTok