How To Get Fuller Lips Without Injections

For months now the craze surrounding Kylie Jenner and how she got her lips so full overnight has totally gone bananas. For most, the incessant need has been to figure out how she got her lips to double in size, by getting the inside scoop on methods of surgery she might have used. Despite ongoing rumors of surgery, Kylie credits her lip metamorphosis solely to makeup, and most women these days want to learn how to make their lips appear more prominent without having to go through the pains and cost of injections. While full lips have been associated with youth, beauty, and all of the above, what's the best way to achieve this look without taking a trip to the plastic surgeon? Here are my 3 steps to fuller lips without the needle that will have you puckering your pout all day long:

1. Products That Plump: There are several cosmetic products on the market that have promised "lip plumping" qualities, that you can use in the morning and evening to maintain fuller looking lips. Disclaimer: Just because you buy a lip plumping product and apply it at night, doesn't mean that your lips will drastically change by morning. These work slowly to build fuller lips while maintaining a more natural effect. With ingredients like marine sponge (adds volume) and collagen booster (increases plump factor by 40%) they are definitely worth purchasing and using.

Top Product Picks: Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme, LipFusion XL Micro-Injected Collagen Lip Plumper, Smashbox O-Plump Intuitive Lip Plumper

2. Lipliner Only: To achieve the matte, soft full lip look on clients I will use lipliner to create a fuller shape on the lips, and diffuse the edges. What does this mean? Lines and edges around the lips shouldn't be harsh, and the best way to make lipliner appear natural is to apply it and blend with your finger to create a soft look that blends well. You can simply use lipliner only to achieve this look, and finish it off with a moisturizing lip balm. The key is to make sure it's blended, and there's no variations in color. Want to add some lipstick? Apply to lips and blend with your finger as well for a natural finish.

Top Product Picks: Chanel Le Crayon Lévres Lipliner in "Beige Satin", NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in "Belle De Jour", Revlon Colorstay Lipliner "Mauve"

3. Finish With Highlight: To add definitive shape to the lips, finish your look off by adding highlight to the cupids bow, and right underneath the bottom lip before the chin. You can use shimmery highlights, or concealer that is brighter than your skin, but has a matte finish. Either way, highlighting your lips will help the shape become more prominent without looking excessive. In order to achieve this, simply place the highlighter in suggested areas with your finger and blend until it's soft enough and gives a subtle sheen.

Top Product Picks: Ramy Pure Juice Highlighter, MAC Cream Colour Base in "Pearl", Physicians Formula Nude Wear Glowing Nude Powder

With these simple steps, you'll have fuller looking lips without the costly price of injections..sign me up please!