Lip Service

By Candy

Thanks a lot, Angelina. Not only are you the gold standard for female perfection, but you’ve also raised the bar on lip beauty with your oh-so-perfect pout. Lucky for the rest of us there are lip-plumping products out there for our beauty arsenals. Watch your back, Angie.

Just because the rich and famous enjoy regular collagen injections and plastic surgery (we’re not naming names) for a pout that packs a mean punch doesn’t mean that us everyday gals can’t have a piece of the action.

For a high-science take on the lip-plumping craze, S&#8217vage has created a lip-plumping serum ($39, SkinStore.com) that not only amplifies lips with ingredients that cause a gentle lip swell, but also moisturizes to keep lips looking younger longer. This magic concoction is not greasy or sticky and can be worn under or over lipstick for a pigmented pout.

If you fancy yourself a celebrity-in-training, you’ll love Fusion’s Lipfusion plumper ($26, Lipfusion.com). Celebrity fans include Alyssa Milano, Ashlee Simpson and Nicole Richie, among others, who enjoy a considerable plump thanks to the lip-enhancing collagen in this product.

The beauty cuties at Bliss can’t be left out of this equation. Their Poutrageous plumper ($20, Blissworld.com) is infused with pentapeptides, which create a natural swell giving lips a fuller look. This glossy puffer-upper can be worn alone for a subtle shine.

The newcomer in the beauty biz is the charming Tarte cosmetics line, which includes the Rise and Shine pout-enhancer with a lip stain ($21, TarteCosmetics.com) for a one-step lip regimen. The lip stain will give lips a slight tint, while additional ingredients perfectly plumpify.

It’s all in the Lips!