Want Plump Lips Without the Burn? These Next Gen Lip Plumpers Don’t Skimp on Results

This is perhaps my most reliable plumper—it delivers instant volume, with no tingle at all. It was developed in collaboration with dermatologists and plastic surgeons to create a formula that mimics the effect of lip injections, using 10% hyaluronic acid filling spheres that plump and hydrate, as well as a powerful pro-collagen peptide that smooths and redefines lip contours for a more youthful appearance. There's no stickiness, either.

This excellent plumper left my colleagues commenting on the fullness of my lips within minutes of application. However, it does use a spice-powered complex, meaning it has a sting (though it's a lot less intense than the plumpers of yore). It comes in two shades: a pH-activated pink or a metallic peach. The super sleek, thin packaging also fits in the smallest of handbags.

While this isn't formulated to be exclusively plumping, it's a great option for those who want no semblance of tingle. Instead, the gloss works to help your lips look fuller. This oil cools on contact and provides mirror shine and cushiony moisture. It claims to provide 24 hours of visible lip plumping, and while I didn’t find the results lasted for an entire day, my lips did look noticeably bigger while I was wearing it. The sheer wash of colour is also lovely.

Again, this plumper does have a minor sting, so it may not be for the ultra sensitive—but you can't deny that it delivers volume, while hydrating and smoothing the look of lips. It features powerhouse ingredients, like natural peptides, caffeine, and peppermint oil—the latter of which is responsible for the rush of warmth. It comes in five non-sticky high-shine shades, suitable for the vast majority of skin tones.

I've never met a Makeup By Mario product I haven't liked, and this is no exception. This melting, glossy balm encases lips in dewy shine, and the formula features a nourishing blend of vegan oils to hydrate and plump, including shea butter, avocado oil, refined kiwi oil and argan oil. It doesn't give the "XL" look other plumpers do, but I definitely see a difference.

Coming with a mild tingle, this formula uses capsicum, hyaluronic acid, cherry oil and atelocollagen to volumise and smooth the appearance of lips, while delivering mirror-like shine. There's a whopping 45 colours to choose from, too.

This is the plumper I use on a daily basis for comfortable results. It uses a combination of ginger root oil and pepper fruit to gently volumise and hydrate dry lips, and it comes in a range of super flattering shades. Shea butter extracts provide a really gorgeous shine that looks great IRL and in pictures too.