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Lip plumpers, or lip enhancers, fall into a unique category of
cosmetics. They're designed to make lips appear fuller, and can
range from translucent to opaque to tinted. While some lip
enhancers are formulated primarily for the purpose of plumping,
others are formulated to also repair damage to lips, provide
sunscreen benefits, and as an anti-aging treatment to reduce
fine lines and wrinkles on and around the lips.
Some lip plumpers can be worn alone as a lip gloss - from light
shades to bright colorful shades to glittery finishes, there's a
wide range of looks that can be achieved. The sheerer lip
plumpers or lip enhancers that are lighter are generally
designed to be applied under lipstick.
Currently, the most popular lip plumper and lip enhancer brands
on the market include LipFusion, ColorScience, and Janson
Beckett. However, almost every anti-aging skin care line on the
market has lip plumper or lip enhancer products. For instance,
popular and trusted brands like BioElements, Borba, Decleor, and
Dermalogica all have lip plumping and lip enhancing glosses,
balms, and complexes. In fact, the majority of products that
fall into this latter group tend to be designed with more than
just lip plumping in mind. For example, Borba has a product
called Cashmere Fiber Lip Kix which is formulated with cashmere
fiber and shea butter, to soften lips while providing
protection. On the other hand, a brand like ColoreScience, which
has a very wide range of lip plumpers and lip enhancers has gone
to the extent of designing kits to plump and enhance lips in
more than one way. For instance, the ColoreScience Lip
Restoration System includes a Crystalscience Lip Serum, a Lip
Polish, and a Lip Exfoliator.
Some of these popular lip treatment products also contain blends
of antioxidants and natural botanicals such as seaweed.
So how does a lip plumper make lips fuller and "pouty"? Lip
plumpers contain ingredients like menthol or camphor that
stimulate the delicate skin on the lips so that the lips swell
slightly, which is often enough of a plumping effect to also
reduce fine lines and wrinkles on the lips. Blends of
antioxidants like Vitamin C help to hydrate the lips while
increasing the volume of the plumpness. Additional specially
formulated blends help to stimulate new cell growth to enhance
lip color, while others repair and restore skin. For instance,
Dermalogica's AGE Smart Renewal Lip Complex uses a patented
polypeptide technology to repair and restore skin. When deciding
which type of lip treatment product is best for your lips, take
the time to choose from well known and recognized brands, and
always opt to purchase from a retailer who has doctors and/or
licensed professionals on staff to help you choose the best
product.
DrSkinSpa.com, which carries a wide selection of lip enhancers,
is doctor owned and operated and can provide consultation to
help find the best product for your specific case.
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