If you want to give your lips a boost without resorting to injectables then lip plumping products could well be your answer.

'Lip gloss is having a come back', says Bobbi Brown artist, Amalie Russell. 'Plump healthy lips are always pretty to look at and lipgloss gives a youthful freshness. Lipgloss this year should be nourishing and oil-based, this helps the skin’s moisture barriers and gives a non tacky feel on the lips (so it won’t get stuck in your hair!). Also glosses are much easier to apply and full proof for reapplication.'

But, with so many lip plumping balms and glosses on the market claiming to transform your pout, it's tricky to know which will actually work. So, to save you the trouble of sore lips from testing every product, team ELLE have gone and done the hard work for you.

Shop The Best Lip Plumping Products

    1. Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm - ÂŁ34 SHOP NOW

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    We'll admit, there was a bit of a frenzy when samples of these dropped onto the desks of the ELLE beauty team, and that's because Hourglass have managed to create the perfect hybrid balm, lip plumper and colour in one. One swipe delivers impactful colour with a silky balm texture, and within seconds you'll start to feel a cooling sensation as it imparts its hydrating and plumping effect. Our lips have seriously never looked better.


    2. Too Faced Lip Injection Power Plumping Lip Gloss - ÂŁ20 SHOP NOW

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    One of the OG lip plumping products, Too Faced's Lip Injection gloss packs a serious punch and is not for the faint hearted. Not only does it plump the lips, but the volumising formula also helps to temporarily fill out fine lines around the mouth that can appear with age.


    3. 111Skin Meso Infusion Lip Duo - ÂŁ40 SHOP NOW

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    Heading up the skincare front is 111Skin, whose Meso Infusion Lip Duo boasts an impressive double action wand, with a serum on one end to deliver neodermyl (a plumping collagen) and a balm at the other to condition and lock in hydration. Expect a pout that is looking naturally defined and soft to the touch.


    4. Huda Beauty Silk Balm Hydra-Plumping Lip Balm - ÂŁ18 SHOP NOW

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    Not only are dry lips super uncomfortable, but they tend to appear smaller too thanks to their lack of hydration. Huda Beauty's liquid balm is inspired by K Beauty lip treatments, delivering moisture and nourishment to neglected lips while leaving them with a gloss-worthy sheen. No stickyness, just a silky smooth finish.


    5. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat Lip Luminizer and Plumper - ÂŁ19 SHOP NOW

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    If you haven't already seen Fenty's Lip Luminizer going viral on TikTok, then let us catch you up. This super plumping, no glitter gloss is packed with shea butter, Vitamin E, ginger root oil and red pepper extract (yes, so she's a little spicy), to condition and enhance your lips with a slick, super contoured finish. It comes in 5 sumptuous shades, including our personal favourite for summer, Cherry.


    6. Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Lip Bath - ÂŁ26 SHOP NOW

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      Anything with the name 'lip bath' has us interested, and this hydrating product doesn't disappoint. The high-shine gloss comes in four shades, from a sheer one perfect for whacking on in a hurry, to the iconic Pillow Talk.


      7. Ciate London Pump Plump Plumping Gloss - ÂŁ20 SHOP NOW

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      A unique cooling agent enriches this vegan formula, so lips are gently plumped without discomfort or weird tingling. The tapered tip (rather than a doe foot wand) means you can easily apply on the go too.


      8. LancĂ´me L'Absolu Gloss Plumping Lipgloss - ÂŁ24 SHOP NOW

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      Menthol derivitives are the secret to the refreshing and volumizing effects of this lipgloss, with hyaluronic acid boosting long-term hydration too. The finish is sheer, so is as brilliant worn alone as a balm as it is for prepping under lipstick.


      9. La Mer The Lip Volumizer - ÂŁ65 SHOP NOW

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        The cream of the crop when it comes to lip plumping products, La Mer's investment serum is formulated with the brand's legendary Miracle Broth to help soften lines, plump lips and give a good hit of hydration. Plus, just a touch of iridescent shine gives the illusion of having your plushiest pout ever.


        10. Dr Dennis Gross Skincare Hyaluronic Marine Collagen Lip Cushion - ÂŁ32 SHOP NOW

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        Packed full of super skincare ingredient, Hyaluronic Acid, this lip plumper is a cool glass of water with a velvety finish. Promising a more defined lip line and a more cushiony pair of lips, the clue is in the name with this one.


        11. Lancer Skincare Volume Enhancing Lip Serum - ÂŁ28.22 SHOP NOW

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        The immediate effect? Glossy and subtly plumped lips. For those who have the patience and use the product consistently? A fuller and more voluptuous pout. You may feel a slight tingle from the Sichuan pepper (that's the alkaline pH working), but you needn't worry as the nifty tip applicator pumps out the exact amount of serum you need per application (and it's not much).


        12. Dior Addict Lip Maximizer - ÂŁ28 SHOP NOW

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        A longtime favourite for many beauty addicts, Dior's Lip Maximizer is formulated with colour reviver technology, meaning the product reacts with the unique chemistry of your lips before releasing its 'colour ingredient' and creating a shade as natural as possible for you. It's as good as magic.


        13. Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker - ÂŁ9 SHOP NOW

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        You've probably already heard about this genius Soap & Glory product – and there's a good reason for it. Created with lip-plumping technology containing microcirculation-boosting extracts, your lips will look and feel fuller within seconds of application.


        14. Jouer Essential Lip Enhancer - ÂŁ13 SHOP NOW

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        Made from a clinically proven ingredient Maxi-Lip™ to reduce fine lines while plumping your lips, Jouer's lip enhancer is mixed with botanical ingredients Vitamin E, Shea Butter and Jojoba oil to protect your lips from environmentally damaging elements. For maximum results, it's recommended to apply the product up to three times a day for up to a month.