Get Fuller Looking Lips Without The Kylie Jenner Challenge

Last week I saw the #kyliejennerchallenge EXPLODE onto my twitter feed with girls (and even some boys) attempting the ridiculous method of sucking on a shot glass to achieve plumper lips. As I could see in these pictures and videos, they all went terribly wrong. 
To be honest, I do not see the point in making yourself look like some massive fish has just tried to suck your face off to look like a celebrity who has definitely had lip fillers at the age of 17. 
For those who are not so fortunate to have a plastic surgeon on hand, here are some needle-less tips to use to get that larger lip look without looking like Pokemon's Jynx.


Befriend lip liner
A lot of people I know don't even use lip liner when applying lipstick. If you opt for a lip liner close to your natural lip colour then you are able to emphasise the size of your lips and fool everyone around you. It also helps guide you on where to apply for lipstick after wards. 
But for the Kylie Jenner look that is most currently desired, find a mauve coloured liner and just use that on your lips, Rimmel's Exaggerate Automatic Lip Liner in Addiction is a really good shade for this and is only £3.99!

 Start with the angle of the cupids bow and draw a cross (see the below image) to mark the shape you desire and fill in from there.

Try Lip Plumper
A fool proof way to get fuller looking lips is to try a lip product that has a plumping formula. Most of these products will contain microcirculation-stimulating extract to make your lips look fuller. Soap and Glory do a very good gloss called Sexy Mother Pucker in 6 different colours including a clear gloss. It does give a tingling sensation when applied and they all have unique smells.
A more of a high end lip plumping product would be Dior's  Addict Lip Maximiser which contains "unique blend of hyaluronic and marine-based fillers that smooth, moisturise and leave lips irresistibly plump." At £23 it is quite expensive for a 6ml tube but the reviews are extremely good so really you get what you pay for.


Avoid Dark Lip Shades
If you wear dark or even vibrant shades and have thin lips, you will draw more attention to them and flatten the appearance of your mouth. If you opt for nude/pink colours with Hi-Shine or gloss, the reflection of the light can give the impression of larger lips.


Give Your Lips Dimension
You are even able to use two different lip shades to create a larger looking pout. If you apply a slightly darker shade to the centre of your lips and then apply a lighter shade along the outside ridges, the special effect will create more of a dimension for your pucker thus fooling those around you that you have fuller lips.

What are your tips for getting bigger looking lips?

Katie

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