The best plumping lip glosses do exactly what they promise: deliver shiny color while making lips appear fuller. Like the cherry on top of an ice cream sundae, these glosses are the perfect finishing touch to any makeup look—whether worn alone or layered over lip liner for a juicy, voluminous effect. Unlike basic lip glosses that only offer surface-level shine, plumping formulas use hydrating ingredients, light-reflecting particles, and gentle plumping agents like hyaluronic acid, pepper extract, or peptides to enhance your lips’ natural shape.

### Vogue’s Favorite Plumping Lip Glosses
– Best Lip Treatment: La Mer The Lip Volumizer Lip Gloss, $90
– Best New Launch: Valentino Puffer Gloss, $38
– Best for a Subtle Plump: Dior Lip Addict Lip Maximizer Gloss, $40
– Best With Peptides: Grande Cosmetics GrandeLIPS Plumper, $27
– Best Lip Oil: YSL Beauty Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss, $40

### What’s the Difference Between a Plumping Lip Gloss and a Lip Plumper?
### Do Plumping Lip Glosses Really Work?
### How to Apply a Plumping Lip Gloss
### Meet the Experts

According to celebrity makeup artist Ash K. Holm, whose work has graced the faces of Ariana Grande and Megan Fox, plumping glosses are ideal for a temporary boost that enhances your overall look. While they won’t replace filler or Botox, you don’t always need needles or an uncomfortable sting to add volume—many gentler formulas rely on a cooling minty sensation to temporarily increase blood flow to the lips.

“Some formulas even include active ingredients that stimulate collagen production over time, offering longer-lasting results,” Holm previously told Vogue.

With that in mind, here are nine standout formulas for a needle-free, fuller pout.

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### Best for a Subtle Plump: Dior Lip Addict Lip Maximizer Gloss
Price: $40 at Nordstrom
Why We Love It: Dior’s lip products continue to live up to the hype—from their beloved lip oil to this plumping gloss. Infused with volumizing spheres and hyaluronic acid, it enhances fullness while keeping lips hydrated. Celebrity makeup artist Dom Della notes that, unlike intense plumping options, this one delivers subtle results with a cooling minty tingle. The lightweight formula layers beautifully, whether worn alone or over lipstick.
Key Ingredients: Cherry oil, hyaluronic acid
Shades: 40

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### Best Lip Treatment: La Mer The Lip Volumizer Lip Gloss
Price: $90 at Nordstrom & BlueMercury
Why We Love It: Powered by La Mer’s Miracle Broth, this gloss visibly softens, nourishes, and plumps lips over time. Holm considers it more of a treatment than a gloss: “It smooths, hydrates, and plumps gradually, leaving a silky, balm-like finish. It’s an investment, but worth it.” The iridescent shine is just an added bonus.
Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, coconut oil
Shades: 5

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### Best New Launch: Valentino Puffer Gloss
Price: $38 at Nordstrom
Why We Love It: Charli XCX was recently spotted with this gloss at Coachella—now you can get the same look as the “brat-in-chief.” Valentino’s new Puffer Gloss (also my personal favorite) boosts blood flow with peppermint oil and vanillyl butyl ether, delivering a barely noticeable cooling tingle—no burning or stinging. Plus, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and vitamin E provide moisture without the sticky feel of traditional glosses.
Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, ceramides, peppermint oil
Shades: 7

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### Best Lip Serum: Bobbi Brown Extra Plump Lip Serum
Price: $39 at BlueMercury
Why We Love It: Bobbi Brown’s plumping lip serum conditions and volumizes with moisture-boosting botanicals like meadowfoam seed oil, cocoa seed butter, and shea butter. Grapefruit peel oil and sodium hyaluronate further enhance hydration and plumping effects.
Key Ingredients: Meadowfoam seed oil, cocoa seed butter, shea butter, grapefruit peel oil, sodium hyaluronateHere’s the rewritten text in clear and natural English:

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Key Ingredients: Sodium hyaluronate, grapefruit peel oil, meadowfoam seed oil, avocado oil, jojoba seed oil, castor oil
Shades: 10

### Best Lip Oil: YSL Beauty Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss
YSL Beauty Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss with Hyaluronic Acid
$40 | NORDSTROM

Why We Love It: Many beauty lovers—including Vogue.com editor Chloe Malle—already adore the Loveshine lip oil stick. Now, the oil-infused plumping gloss is a must-have for a juicy, radiant pout. With spicy ginger oil and hyaluronic acid, it delivers a slight tingle for softer, smoother lips without stickiness. The plush doe-foot applicator makes it easy to apply a sheer layer for a natural look or build it up for richer color.

Key Ingredients: Vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, ginger oil, pepper oil
Shades: 9

### Best With Peptides: Grande Cosmetics GrandeLIPS Plumper
GrandeLIPS Plumper
$27 ($16 on sale) | AMAZON

Why We Love It: Grande Cosmetics’ lip gloss plumps lips in five minutes or less, making it perfect for on-the-go hydration and volume. As Holm notes, it’s not just about instant results: “The long-term benefits are key. With hydrating ingredients and collagen-boosting peptides, your lips will feel softer and look fuller over time.”

Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, vitamin B3
Shades: 6

### Best High Shine: Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper
$26 | FENTY BEAUTY

Why We Love It: If it’s good enough for Rihanna, it’s good enough for us—and RiRi knows a thing or two about a glossy pout. Fenty’s plumping formula combines ginger root oil, pepper extract, vitamin E, and shea butter for the perfect mix of volume and hydration. Choose from six creamy shades, from deep brown to sheer, all delivering a high-shine finish.

Key Ingredients: Ginger root oil, capsicum fruit (pepper) extract, shea butter, vitamin E
Shades: 6

### Best Drugstore: Maybelline Lifter Gloss Lifter Plump
Maybelline Lifter Gloss Lifter Plump
$13 ($10 on sale) | AMAZON

Why We Love It: Heads up—this gloss has a chili pepper-infused formula that brings the heat. The tingling fades fast, but the results last: visibly fuller lips with a hydrated, glossy finish. Packed with hyaluronic acid, it keeps lips soft and nourished. “It’s so versatile—wear it alone or over lipstick,” Holm told Vogue. Plus, it’s an affordable drugstore gem with a great shade range. Celebrity makeup artist Kasey Spickard also swears by it.

Key Ingredients: Chili pepper, tocopheryl acetate, lactic acid, peppermint oil, coconut oil
Shades: 8

### Best for Maximum Plump: Too Faced Lip Injection Power Plumping Lip Gloss
Too Faced Lip Injection Power Plumping Lip Gloss
$28 ($26 on sale) | AMAZON

Why We Love It: This gloss packs the same plumping power as the original Lip Injection, now with nine shades and finishes—go full glitter or stick with a classic high shine.

Key Ingredients: Microcrystalline wax, tocopheryl acetate, sodium hyaluronate, lactic acid
Shades: 9

### Everything You Need to Know

What’s the difference between a plumping lip gloss and a lip plumper?

Plumping lip glosses and standard lip plumpers differ beyond ingredients—the key is instant results. “Plumping glosses usually offer short-term effects, often with ingredients like peppermint or capsicum (pepper) to plump lips.”

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“Plumping lip glosses create an instant effect upon contact. Standard lip plumpers, on the other hand, work more like treatments—gradually increasing lip volume over time with ingredients like peptides, collagen, and hyaluronic acid,” explains celebrity makeup artist Kasey Spickard.

Do Plumping Lip Glosses Really Work?

Experts agree that plumping lip glosses do work, but it’s important to have realistic expectations. “Lip plumping glosses are great for adding instant volume, shine, and hydration, but they’re not a substitute for more permanent treatments like fillers,” says makeup artist Ash K. Holm. While the effects aren’t long-lasting, these glosses are perfect for enhancing a makeup look.

Spickard adds, “The tingling sensation from certain ingredients irritates the delicate skin on the lips, increasing blood flow and causing slight swelling—giving lips a natural flush. Other ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, boost hydration by increasing water content in the lips.”

How to Apply Plumping Lip Gloss

Spickard recommends two application methods:
1. Pre-treatment: Apply the gloss first to plump lips before other lip products, then wipe it off before adding liner or lipstick. You can reapply a light layer of gloss at the end for extra shine.
2. Final step: Use the plumping gloss as the last step in your lip routine for a full, glossy finish.

Meet the Experts

– Ash K. Holm – A Los Angeles-based celebrity makeup artist known for glamorous looks on clients like Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, and Megan Fox.
– Dom Della – Another LA-based makeup artist whose clients include Noah Cyrus, Kris Jenner, and Demi Lovato.
– Kasey Spickard – A professional makeup artist with over 10 years of experience, working with clients such as Jenna Lyons, Kamie Crawford, and Brynn Whitfield.