Makeup tricks for fuller lips

Kylie Jenner’s plump pout has certainly caused a stir on social media as of late. Has she had lip injections? Is she the world’s best pouter? Does she just know her way around a filter? After doing some research (read: stalking her Instagram for longer than I would care to admit), I think I’ve discovered her secret – make-up! Don’t worry, I’m not about to tell you to colour in the skin halfway between your top lip and nose, which I’m pretty sure is what Kylie does. But you can fake your way to fuller lips, thanks to the power of make-up. Here goes…
#1 Line your lips
The first step to getting fuller-looking lips is to line them. Apply a lip liner that is one shade lighter or darker than your colour of choice, or one that’s as close to your natural lip shade as possible. We like Nude by Nature Natural Lipliner, as it’s available in three neutral shades that suit most complexions. Apply the liner along the border of your lips, where the skin is slightly lighter than the rest of your face. This will create the illusion of a fuller pout, without looking like you’ve drawn on your face with crayon.
#2 Fill in your lips
Use the same lip liner to roughly fill in your lips. This creates a long-lasting base and helps your lip colour to look more solid. Work from the outside in using light, short strokes.
#3 Apply colour
Apply your desired lip colour with a lip brush. Using a brush – such as the Artiste Lip Brush #45 – allows for the precise and controlled application of colour. For best results, apply the lip colour to the edge of where you applied your liner.
#4 Blend
Wipe the lip brush clean and use small, circular motions to blend the lip liner base and fresh colour. This will create an even, one-tone look. If you’re going for a matte lip colour – which can often be a little dry and hard to work with – apply a small amount of sheer lip balm to help with the blending.
#5 Highlight and Contour
The Kardashians have nailed contouring, and the lips are no exception. Apply an illuminator above the Cupid’s bow, and blend downwards. We recommend Yves Saint Laurent Touch Éclat as it comes with its own brush, and can be applied directly to the skin. Then use a small brush – like the Eco Tools Bamboo Concealer Brush – to apply a small amount of bronzer (or powder a shade or two darker than your foundation) to the skin below the bottom lip. By highlighting and contouring the lips, this will trick the eye into thinking your lips are naturally full.
Have you ever tried any of the above tips? Do you have any other tricks to make your lips look fuller?
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75 Member Comments
Great article. I wish my lips were fuller.
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I’d love to have fuller lips, but I think the model in the pic is a bit over the top. I’ve tried lip pencils but it’s hard to get a natural look. I would love to have fillers, but too expensive.
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The model is the picture has her lips over lined and it’s really obvious... just don’t do it. Whoever needs to hear this right now- Your lips are perfect as they are.
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I tried to overline but it always looks so obvious
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I love the tips of highlighting and contouring your lips. good thing I have the Touche eclat so will try it out and see if it makes a difference to how my lips look.
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I have such small and flimsy lips, but can't be bothered to go to all the work!
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Should try bronzing and highlinting. I do everything else. My lips need help!
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My lips need help so I’ll definitely try these hacks
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This is a lot of work on your lips time-consuming I just put my lippie on & that's it none of this.
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No, did not try any. I do not even own a lip liner and my lips are small. I kinda love small lips =D
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Liners are awesome, make lippie last longer and look better
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Very interesting article. Love reading things like these. Beauty heaven has some really great informative articles. good tips
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Great makeup tricks for fuller lips! I love to have fuller lips whenever I can!
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i spend all this time to do the lips and few mins later it's on my cup.
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I like using the Sally Hansen lip plumper. It actually seems to make a difference!
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I crave full lips, so faking tips will come in handy.
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I'm a bit sacred to try the contouring, but I think lip liner helps a lot. I have just started using it recently and found that my lips were losing a little bit of colour and didn't look quite as defined and full as they once may have. Using the lip liner really helps to give definition and make the lippy stand out. I've even been using lip liner with a sheer gloss over the top and it looks great.
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Wow, exact tips.........thank you.
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Very useful. Thank you BH.
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Great tips. Love full, luscious lips.
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Great tips. Love full, luscious lips.
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I think my top lip is a bit thin, but I'm not confident I could make fake full lips look natural. I'll just emphasis my eyes instead.
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So much work for this bit I like the idea Looks good
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My lips are thin but i love the fuller look - i try my best to make them look a bit fuller..
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