How To Get Your Lips Bigger

If the Kardashian/Jenner family has taught us anything, it's that a heavy contour and an over-lined lip is almost as transformative as an actual surgical procedure – without the cost and recovery time. So if you're trying to get that thicc pout like our lord and savior Kylie Jenner, just steal the tricks she used before she started getting lip fillers on the reg.

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Pre-injections (think, 2014 Tumblr Kylie), she used to hack her way to fuller lips and the outcome looked so realistic, people seriously thought she got injections. Her secret? Using some pretty simple makeup techniques and affordable drugstore treatments that pretty much anyone can do. Basically, you just have to over-line, exfoliate, and use your concealer like a pro – then, top it all off with a little swipe of lip-plumping gloss. Easy!

So before you start Googling local aestheticians, check out all the non-permanent hacks that will level-up your lips in seconds.

1. Exfoliate

This is step number one and it's so important. Before you try any other hacks, exfoliate your lips first. Flaky lips reflect less light, which means, a dry pucker could be making your lips look smaller than they actually are. To get rid of flakes, brush them lightly with a toothbrush. This also boosts circulation, giving you a rosy tint sans makeup.

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If you want to get professional with your exfoliation game, get yourself a hydrating sugar lip scrub that really smooths. Yes, it's another step to add to your skincare routine, but trust me, it's soooo worth it.

Sugar Lip Scrub

Beauty Bakerie ulta.com

$12.00

Sweet Cherry Polishing Lip Scrub

Naturopathica dermstore.com

$20.00

Bargain Alert!

Juicy Watermelon Lip Scrub

St. Ives target.com

$4.99

2. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate

Have you ever noticed that when you forget your Hydro Flask at home, your lips look really freaking small by the end of the day? When your body is dehydrated, your lips literally shrivel up and disappear. Make sure to drink lots of water – which, btw, is just a good life choice in general – to bring out your most luscious lippies naturally (and for free).

3. Over-line your lips

Before Kylie Jenner surgically enhanced her lips, she used to use this trick to make them appear bigger. Now, you can't just swipe lipstick all over your face – you'll end up looking like Miranda Sings. The trick is to put on concealer before your lip color to blur the line between your lips and your face.

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Even though this makeup trick is a beauty vlogger favorite, it's really easy to do yourself. Apply your go-to concealer to your lips, then trace slightly outside your natural lip line using a lip liner. From there, just fill in your lips with the matching lipstick or just use the liner for your whole pout.

4. Highlight with gloss

This two-second trick will help draw attention to your lips. Grab your favorite clear lip gloss or a pick shade that matches your lipstick color, then apply a dab of the gloss onto the middle of both of your lips. The shimmery product picks up light, making your pout look fuller.

5. Try a plumping treatment

The Dr. Dennis Gross Hyaluronic Marine Collagen Lip Cushion is a plumping lip treatment that delivers definition to the lip line and boosts hydration to enhance volume. There are tons of great plumping balms, glosses, and treatments out there, but this one is my personal favorite. It *seriously* works like a dream. After one application, I noticed a much fuller lip look — no needles necessary!

SEA Sting Zing Plumping Lip Serum

Power-full Plump Lip Balm

BUXOM nordstrom.com

$18.00

Lip Plumping Balm

Nu Skin nuskin.com

$29.75

Hyaluronic Marine Collagen Lip Cushion

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare sephora.com

$30.00

6. Double up on nude lip colors

Looking for bigger lips? What you really need is dimension, sis. Layering color amps up your pout easily. Here's how: Apply one shade all over your mouth, then top it with a slightly lighter color (or even a white lip crayon) in the middle of your lips.

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Along with making your lips look bigger, it'll help even out your lips. If you have a fuller top lip and a smaller bottom lip (or vise versa), try only applying the lighter shade to the smallest lip.

**7. Line with concealer after lipstick**

Ever wonder how influencers get that FaceTune-perfect lipstick line? Well, partly from FaceTune, but it's mostly thanks to this concealer hack. Yes, you should be applying concealer before and after your lipstick. Use a skinny brush and a teeny tiny bit of cover-up to line the outside of your already over-lined lips. You won't believe how much your lipstick will pop.

Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Concealer

FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna sephora.com

$26.00

8. Don't skip the lip balm

I'll admit, lip balm isn't as fun to shop for as a new eyeshadow palette, but it's an absolutely essential part of your beauty routine. Your lips are delicate, so they need to be hydrated inside and out. Drink your water (see point 2) and then swipe on a lip balm that will soften your lips. Healthy lips will reach their highest, fullest potential.

Power Peptide Lip Balm

Iris & Romeo irisandromeo.com

$26.00

Je Ne Sais Quoi Lip Treatment

IT Cosmetics itcosmetics.com

$25.00

Melty Talented Dry Skin Balm

Soap & Glory walgreens.com

$8.00

Kush Lip Balm

MILK milkmakeup.com

$16.00

9. Add a contour shade under your bottom lip

This hack is a hidden gem among the beauty community, and with good reason. It's super simple and quick to do!

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After you've applied all your lip products (we know you use more than one), take a powder contour shade on a small fluffy brush and run it under your bottom lip. This will cast a slight shadow under your lips and make them look poutier. Pro tip: tap into your contour shade lightly — you can always add more later if you need to!

10. Lip masks... trust them!

Lip masks are a fun, quick way to give your pout a perfect plump. Most lip masks on the market are infused with collagen, which helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and makes your lips smoother. Some are designed like sheet masks — these are meant to be placed directly on your lips for a few minutes so the collagen (and other beneficial ingredients) can sink into them. If you're not into the idea of placing a gel mask on your lips, you can opt for an overnight mask that applies like a lip balm.

11. Go with the Gua Sha lip-plumping method

You're probably wondering... "What's Gua Sha?" Don't worry, I did too. Ever seen someone use a stone to accentuate their jawline or cheekbones? That's one type of Gua Sha method where a tool is used to apply pressure and relieve tension. The same can be done with your lips, but it's best to use this method sparingly. If you do it more than once a day, it can cause irritation, so be cautious!

After prepping your skin, it's recommended to use a stone with a comb edge to stimulate the area around your lips. You don't want to do this directly on your lips because they're delicate. Gently apply pressure on the outer part of your lips and line the comb-edge in a relatively fast motion. This will cause friction around the lips, which will help plump them and bring out their natural color!

Samantha Olson Editorial Assistant Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Sam is a Cuban-American Libra and ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Elizabeth Denton I'm Liz, the fashion and beauty girl at Seventeen.com.

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