Is this the absolute best lip plumper of 2024? 8 tried-and-tested beauty products, from Too Faced’s cult fave to Maybelline’s TikTok-famous offering – plus how to use them, and how long they last

Jun 1 , 2024

Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper is the best overall lip plumper we’d suggest. Photos: Handout

While lip fillers or injectables grant lasting effects, lip plumpers work for a few minutes to a few hours – the best ones offer shinier, fuller lips, but others can result in burning or irritation

Skip out on capsicum resin for a pain-free experience, swap menthol for hyaluronic acid if you suffer from dryness, and those with sensitive skin should avoid artificial fragrances

The best lip plumpers give me shinier, fuller lips with ease. Unfortunately, I’ve often struggled to find formulas that work, frequently using lip plumpers that barely do anything – or worse, burn and irritate my lips to the point of consistent pain. So I decided to put eight lip plumpers to the test to finally narrow down which one(s) reigned supreme.

Several of the lip plumpers I tried – from Makeup by Mario MoistureGlow Plumping Lip Serum, the Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump, and the Maybelline Lifter Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid – have gone on to achieve peak TikTok fame. However, the absolute best lip plumpers rightfully come from Too Faced, with its iconic formula on the market since 2025, with my favourite being the Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper for its lasting, full lip effect.

Below are my reviews on the eight best lip plumpers I’ve tried – and what I love about each of them.

Best overall: Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper

The Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper sits pretty as the best product on our list

Too Faced’s Lip Injection Extreme Lip Plumper may be the most expensive lip plumper on this list, but trust me when I say it’s well worth the splurge. This cult favourite, which has been around for a few years, definitely delivers on the plumping effect.

Within two minutes of applying the product, I noticed some tingling. (Most – if not all – lip plumpers have this, as it’s the irritation that leads to the temporary swelling.) It felt like a slight (albeit painless) burning sensation, as if I had eaten something spicy. My lips appeared visibly larger in the mirror, and I noticed they stayed this way for about an hour after application. The super-shiny finish only enhanced the plumping effect, too. Also, despite the formula’s clear hue, it turned my lips into a beautiful soft pink for the perfect wash of colour.

Most painless: Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump

Go for the Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump if you’re seeking a painless experience

The TikTok-approved Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump isn’t your typical lip plumper, and I mean that in the best way possible. Its creamy, smooth-gliding formula is similar to that of a balm or lipstick (as opposed to that of a gloss or lip oil, which is what’s most commonplace on the market). It also had a cool, minty fresh sensation (as opposed to a burning one), which, in my opinion, served as a bonus.

Even better? It’s chock-full of nourishing ingredients – including plumping hyaluronic acid, fatty acid-rich maracuja oil, and moisturising vitamin E, to name a few – to leave lips feeling smooth and conditioned for hours on end, even after the plumping effect has diminished entirely.

Best gloss: Maybelline Lifter Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid

The Maybelline Lifter Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid is famous for its formula, finish and price tag