Lip plumping gloss

Lip plumping gloss

Celebs that have fallen foul of the dreaded trout pout are too numerous to mention - even Chezza\'s had a brush with suspiciously over-inflated looking lips. The quest for the perfect pout is very much alive - and the beauty industry has responded by putting out a whole host of lip plumpers that promise fuller, plumper and luscious-looking lips naturally without channeling the \'I\'ve just had surgery\' vibe - think gently bee-stung rather than slapped by a Portugese Man O\'War. And of all the products out there it\'s the lip plumping glosses that get our vote - more kissable lips and a sexy slick of gloss to boot - what\'s not to like?

So, in our quest to bring you the best of the current lip plumping gloss gang, the Company office has been busy reviewing as many lip plumpers as we could get our hands on, and here are our top picks...

Smashbox o-plump, £16.25

\'I quite love it! It has a nice minty smell, goes on smooth and not sticky like some and you definitely feel it tingling and working for about 10 minutes. The slight pink colour it gave my lips was really natural and nice and my lips felt really soft, perfect for a weekend with the boyfriend!\'

Rating: 4/5

Buy it here: qvc.co.uk

Victoria\'s Secret Lip Plumper Extreme in Baby Pink, £10

I\'m quite cynical when it comes to plumping glosses, generally they tingle but they don\'t actually do anything. This one does!! It tingles but in that fresh, minty way rather than an uncomfortable sting, it\'s a really natural pretty colour and it definitely plumps - infact my boyfriend commented on it a few times this weekend. For a long lasting sexy pout I should have know that Victoria\'s Secret would have had it in the bag!

Rating: 5/5

Available in World Duty Free stores at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Edinburgh, Manchester airports

Rouge Bunny Rouge Lip Potion - Devilish Nectar, £24

Beautiful packaging and a lovely cute tube. Thick and glittery it definitely gives it a sexy plumped look, my lips look a lot bigger, but without a painful tingle.

Rating: 4.5/5

Buy it here:  zuneta.com

Too Faced Technocolor Lip Injection in Techno Tart, £12

It smells lovely - like cinnamon and cherry pie! My lips started to sting as soon as I put it on... then the roof of my mouth started to tingle and itch. BUT my lips definitely felt more plump and there was a significant difference when I looked in the mirror. The colour is pretty, too - basically, if you can put up with a few minutes of stinging, it\'s worth a go!

Rating: 4/5

Buy it here: hqhair.com

i.d bare Escentuals Buxom Lips, £16.50

The yum vanilla smell made this gloss instantly attractive so I couldn\'t wait to apply. As soon as I smeared it on it began to tingle and my lips felt instantly pumped with a nice natural shine.  Sadly the look didn\'t last long and it left my lips a little dry and flakey. I\'d use definitely use it again but I\'d keep a good lip balm close by for some much needed post moisture.

Rating: 3/5

Buy it here: bareescentuals.co.uk

M&S Autograph Plumping Lipgloss, £9.50

I was a bit dubious about using a pink gloss with glitter in it for fear of looking like a 7-year-old going to a birthday party. But once on the lips, the colour is very subtle and the glitter gives more of a shine than a sparkle. For that reason, you wouldn\'t feel out of place wearing it during the day. I\'m glad it didn\'t sting like some plumping glosses and it didn\'t have a nasty taste either, or a fruity flavour that makes you want to lick it all off. The best part for me was that it felt moisturising, rather than sticky. I\'d definitely wear it again. It\'s a great all-rounder, from day to night.

Rating: 4/5

Buy it here: marksandspencer.com

Ole Henrikson, Fresh Lips, £10

This felt lovely to put on and left lips feeling smooth but was more refreshing than plumping. Tastes deliciously minty, this is a nice lip balm for everyday but if you\'re looking for seriously va va voom lips then this probably isn\'t the one to pick.

Rating: 3/5

Buy it here: asos.com