{"id":14109,"date":"2021-03-16T12:31:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-16T19:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/?p=14109"},"modified":"2023-10-12T16:35:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T23:35:37","slug":"lip-plumpers-filler-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/lip-plumpers-filler-alternatives","title":{"rendered":"8 Lip Plumpers That Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons, and Beauty Editors Say Are the Next Best Thing to Fillers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coronavirus<\/a>, or COVID-19, hasn’t just kept nonessential workers away from the office, it’s also forced dermatologists and plastic surgeons to hunker down in the safety of their own homes. While many doctors are utilizing telemedicine to treat their patients, in-office elective cosmetic treatments<\/a> have been postponed until further notice—and that includes lip filler<\/a> appointments. <\/p>

We won’t pretend that there are any at-home products on the market that can offer the much-fuller pout and long-lasting results that a great lip filler appointment can give, but if you’re in need of a temporary fix, we’ve got you covered. Below, you’ll find the best lip plumpers and outside of the doctor’s office, according to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and beauty editors. <\/p>

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PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Lip Booster<\/strong><\/a> ($45)<\/strong><\/h2>

“I like this product because it plumps without causing irritation, and regular use can help collagen<\/a> production and reduce the appearance of lip lines. However, it does not contain the tingly essential oils and other irritants that many lip plumpers use to cause swelling. I don’t like the use of these, because they generally irritate the skin and, although they do cause temporary swelling, they usually leave the lips dry, irritated, and flaky. But if you love that tingly swelling, then this might not be the product for you.” —New York City board-certified dermatologist Dr. Hadley King<\/a><\/p>

“I suffer from chronically chapped lips, no matter the season. I’m that person with a lip conditioner in every possible pocket\/bag\/room because, should I ever leave home without it, it sends me into full panic mode. This PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Lip Booster is as deliciously conditioning as any good lip formula should be, but with the added benefit of making lips appear fuller and smoother in seconds—it even fills in the little wrinkles in my lips. It’s formulated with a special blend of sodium hyaluronate and konjac root, which gently plumps and conditions so you get all the benefits without any irritation—and believe me, my lips are sensitive. If you’re petrified of needles—guilty!—this will get you comparable results, although temporary, with zero pain. And you definitely won’t mind applying and reapplying, to keep that fuller lip look.” —Lindsay Colameo, principal beauty editor for YouCam Makeup <\/p>

“Although self-applied lip plumpers are not my favorite product category, to be honest, I do like the PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Lip Booster because it doesn’t contain irritants to make the lips swell but works by hydrating the skin of the lips to make them appear smoother and fuller.” —New York City board-certified dermatologist Dr. Kenneth Howe<\/a> <\/p>

Related: The Ultimate Guide to Fuller Lips—From Plumping Glosses to Silicone Implants<\/a><\/em><\/p>

Devgan Scientific Beauty Platinum Lip Plump<\/strong><\/a> ($50)<\/strong><\/h2>

“I almost never reach for a lip plumping product, because my lips are naturally on the fuller side. Despite this, I usually keep a tube of Devgan Scientific Beauty Platinum Lip Plump close by, because this product not only enhances the shape and size of my lips [but] also hydrates, softens, and adds a beautiful natural-pink flush. The formula is enhanced by nourishing and antioxidant ingredients such as vitamin B, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and a peptide complex to support collagen production. The lip treatment provides a couple of hours of hydration and has a juicy watermelon scent—so I never mind reapplying.” —RealSelf head of content Carolyn Hsu<\/p>

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