I decided to be the guinea pig and tested three methods to find out which one works best to get bigger lips. After a few days of plumped up ‘Lana del rey’ lips that smelled like cinnamon, here’s the final verdict!
3 ways to instantly plump up your lips without going under the knife :
CINNAMON POWDER + VASELINE
Mix 2 spoons of cinnamon powder with Vaseline to make a paste. Apply it to your top & bottom lips. Once you apply it, you will feel a burning sensation and in 10 minutes your lips would look bigger. However, this effect stays for just 1 to 3 hours.
Verdict: I did try it and it made my upper lips look huge but it went off in 2 hours like a deflated tyre (Poooof!) . However, this method is definitely effective. If you have sensitive lips, don’t go overboard with the cinnamon powder/oil.
EXFOLIATING WITH A TOOTHBRUSH
Use a good old tooth brush to exfoliate your lips thrice a week. As exfoliation removes dead skin and promotes blood circulation, your lips will look instantly fuller.
Verdict: Have been doing this since a few years and it’s actually a great way to keep your lips in shape!
EXAGGERATING YOUR LIPS USING A LIP LINER
If you follow Kylie Jenner on instagram, you might notice how well she does her lip makeup. Use a lip liner closer to your Lip colour and outline it slightly away from it’s natural lip contour. Fill it in with the lip liner and top it up with the lipstick.
Verdict: This method is tedious and if gone wrong, can make your lips look absurd. I would stick to applying lip liners in the old school way.
