Full lips are a symbol of youth and beauty. Women naturally tend to have fuller lips than men, so lush lips can give you a more feminine appearance.
For crossdressers and transgender women, this detail can have a big impact on your overall look!
But who wants to risk trout pout with painful, expensive injections?
The good news is that there are some simple, non-invasive ways to plump your pout. Here are 5 ways to get fuller, more feminine lips:
1. Exfoliate Your Lips
Dead skin cells on the lips can give you a dry and chapped look. Exfoliation removes the dead cells so your lips can hold onto more moisture, giving the lips a more luscious look.
Exfoliation also increases circulation to the lips, making them look fuller.
You can exfoliate with a washcloth or soft toothbrush. There are also a variety of lip scrubs out there. Lush makes some great ones in a variety of flavors.
2. Try A Lip Pump
There are a number of devices out there that can temporary plump the lips using suction to draw fluid to the area. This creates a plumping effect that can last for several hours. Some examples:
The drawback to these devices is that they can cause bruising or even serious injury if they aren’t used correctly. They can also leave unattractive red marks on the face.
If you decide to try a lip pump, be sure to follow the instructions carefully.
3. Boost Collagen
Collagen is a protein in your body that helps keep the skin and lips plump and smooth. As you age, your body produces less collagen, which can lead to thinner lips and more wrinkles.
Luckily, there are ways to increase collagen naturally:
- Take a collagen supplement. These are inexpensive and easy to find in any health food store.
- If you’re not a fan of pills, try eating bone broth soups or fruits and vegetables with vitamin C. These foods support natural collagen production.
4. Enhance Your Lips With Makeup
The right makeup techniques can work wonders on your lips. Remember, there’s an art to applying makeup! It’s all too easy to cross the line into artificial looking clown lips.
For full, feminine lips, try this lip makeup tutorial from Makeup Magic: The Ultimate Male to Female Makeup Program. (You can access the complete program here.)
5. Use A Lip Plumping Gloss
There are loads of cosmetic lip plumpers on the market — and some of them actually work!
The best lip plumpers contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid to draw moisture to the lips or peptides that increase collagen. These plumpers create lasting results without causing long term damage.
Some lip plumpers contain irritating ingredients like cinnamon or cayenne. This creates swelling, which make the lips look fuller. However, they can dry out the skin in the long run. I recommend limiting your use of these.
Here are a few of my favorite lip plumping glosses:
- GrandeLIPS Hydrating Lip Plumper Gloss
- TOO FACED Lip Injection Plumping Lip Gloss
- Sublime Lips Manuka Honey Lip Plumper
Let’s talk lips…
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic. Have you ever tried plumping your lips? What worked and what didn’t?
And for fun, be sure to upload your luscious lip pics in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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Hai Luci, you are gave me such a wonderful ideas for lips. Its very much useful for me and TG`s like me. Thanks a lot for the nice guidence Dear. With Regards.
i have thought about using a plumper… but not sure if it is really something i need…but i will look into it
joanne
hi Lucile x,
i loved the feature i regularily use lip plumping glosses to boost my natural size as my lips seem quite thin to me the lip plumper is a wonderful idea i shall have to get one as i will have to start getting the HA tablets i have been considering minor surgery to enhance my lip size just a little but permenantly. I am visiting my boyfriens at the moment so can’t send a picture but i will send another mail when i get home and add a picture , you’ll see i have thin lips but they do have a beautiful cupids bow. I find megan and angelina both stunningly beautiful in all ways as are the other ladies but in those pictures there is something about monica bellucci’s sexy lips that stand out they are plump but have such a beautiful and well defined shape. I would love to have lips like those smiles shyly. Last November i completed my transition and i feel more and more naturally feminine every day any girls/ladies on the road don’t give in you can get there and lead a happy fulfilling life.
Lots of love abigail xx
P.S. Thanks for all the help Lucille your like all our best friends x
Hi Abigail! What kind of surgery are you thinking of? A lip lift can do wonders, but I haven’t heard great things about implants. If you want something permanent, I know of gals who’ve had great results with silicon lip injections. But you absolutely need to go to an expert injector! Good luck, honey.
Hi,
And thanks for all the tips. I have just bought a Lucious Lips device, and it really does work, though only lasts a few hours. But its compact enough to take out with you and give an extra plumping!! I will give the HA supplements a try though. As you say, every little helps!!!
Love and Kisses
Jacqui XXXXX
Like Ursula, I use 4 different colors of powder brushed into my lips to make them look fuller. If you look carefully at my picture you will see a thin silver line where I want the fullest part of my lip to appear to be. I mash a blush power over all of it.
I can’t stand the taste of plumpers, so I cheet with powder.
Great suggestion!
Hi Lucille I have tryed cinnamon oil and it works for a couple of hours but your right it dose dry out your lips thanks for the tips.
Lucille,
Thanks for the information. My lips could use some plumping.
Cynthia
I’ve done HA lip injections, and if done by the right hands it can make a stunning difference. Will check out the HA supplements to see if it will maintain the size longer.
Thanks, Jacalyn
I agree! Done with a light touch, lip injections can look great. I do believe HA supplements could extend the life an of HA filler like Juvederm or Restylane.