We’re back again babe, this time with the ultimate guide on how to make lips look fuller with our tried and tested lip makeup routine! We’ve simplified things and given you a step-by-step guide on how to create the illusion of bigger, fuller lips using makeup. The power of a bold lip can turn heads, so why wouldn’t you want luscious lips? Every lip is a canvas, and we're here to show you how to paint your masterpiece.
Step 1: Exfoliate For a Smooth Base
Imagine trying to apply a flawless lipstick over rough, dry skin—it's not going to work, babe. Start with a lip exfoliating scrub to smooth those beautiful lips and to remove any dry skin or flakes. Look for a product that contains natural ingredients or create your own with a mixture of sugar and honey!
Step 2: Hydrate & Moisturise
Hydrated lips are happy lips. Once your lips are beautifully buffed, go in with a hydrating lip product. Look for a product that contains Vitamin E, Shea Butter or Hyaluronic Acid, as these will all help to prevent drying that can make the lips look smaller than they are.
Hyaluronic Acid draws moisture into the skin, which can plump the skin, creating a fuller look. Our Juicy Drip Lip Scrub & Lip Sleeping Mask Duo is the perfect go-to for exfoliating and hydrating, or if you just want hydration go for our Cereal Kisser Lip Serum that’s packed with nourishing oils, peptides and hyaluronic acid.
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Step 3: Overline with Lip Liner
This is the most famous trick in the book, but there's an art to it. Instead of drawing a harsh, thick line around your lips, use a P. Louise Lip Liner to gently trace just outside your natural lip line. Choose a shade that matches your skin tone for a subtle plumping lip look or a shade slightly darker for bold, full lips.
Focus on the highest point of your cupids bow and overline the center of your bottom lip. Want extra plumpness? Create a subtle shadow just under the center of your bottom lip. This adds depth and creates a shadow effect that makes your lower lip look fuller.
Step 4: Apply Lipstick & Lip Oil
Once your lips are perfectly lined, it's time to add your colour and shine. This is where your lip look truly comes to life.
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Lipstick or Liquid Lipstick: Carefully fill in your lips with your chosen lipstick shade or liquid lipstick, our Lip Base is the perfect long-wearing liquid lipstick for lips that truly last. For the most precise application, use a lip brush. Make sure you get full, even coverage right up to the line you’ve created.
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A Pop of Lip Oil or Gloss: For a little extra something, add a touch of our Stay Shining Crown Lip Oil right in the center of your lips, over your lipstick. This simple hack catches the light and makes your lips look even more voluminous and juicy. It’s a total game-changer.
Pro Hacks For Even Fuller Lips
Now that you have the techniques down, let’s talk about the products that will take your pout to the next level.
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Highlight the Cupid’s Bow: This simple step is pure magic. Use a small amount of highlighter or a light concealer just above your Cupid's bow. This catches the light, making the area more prominent and giving your entire upper lip a lifted, defined look.
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The Shimmer Trick: Shimmer and shine reflect light, making things look bigger and more voluminous. Apply a little bit of glittery lip balm or a light-reflecting shadow right in the center of your lips, over your lipstick. It’s a simple, effective hack for instant plumpness.
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Create Dimension with Contour: Contouring isn't just for your face, babe. Use a slightly darker lip liner or a small amount of a dark eyeshadow in the outer corners of your lips. Blend it softly inward. This simple trick adds depth and makes the center of your lips pop forward, giving them a gorgeous 3D effect.
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The Power of Ombré: This technique gives you the most dramatic volume. Start by lining your lips with a darker lip liner, then fill in the outer corners with the same colour. Take a lighter lipstick or liquid lipstick and apply it to the center of your lips. Blend the two shades together where they meet for a seamless, pout-perfect gradient that gives the illusion of full, plump lips.
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Concealer Clean-Up: For a super sharp, sculpted lip line, take a small brush and some concealer that's a shade lighter than your foundation. Carefully trace the outer edge of your lips to clean up any smudges. This makes your lip colour pop and your lip shape look absolutely flawless.
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The Powder Set: If you’re worried about your lip liner moving, here’s a pro tip: after you’ve lined your lips, use a small, fluffy brush to lightly dust a translucent powder over the liner. This locks it in place, so your lip shape stays put all day and night.
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Lip Plumpers: In a hurry? Grab a lip plumping product to get that perfect pout fast. These formulas contain active ingredients that stimulate blood flow to the lips, causing a temporary swelling for a fuller look without any makeup required.
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Stay Hydrated: The cheat code to full, hydrated lips? Drink plenty of water! Dehyration will cause your lips to look thin and dry.
Your P. Louise Product Guide
Babe, you’ve got the skills, and we’ve got the tools. Here’s a rundown of the P. Louise products you need to create your perfect pout.
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Lip Scrubs & Lip Masks: Prep your lips for a perfectly smooth flake-free base. Our Juicy Drip is the duo you’ll need.
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Lip Bases: Our Lip Bases are the foundation of any great lip look. They provide a smooth, clean canvas and help to blur the lip line for precise application.
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Lip Liners & Lip Kits: Our Lip Liners are perfect for sculpting, contouring, and defining. Their precise tips allow you to master the over-line and create the perfect base for your colour. Or go for a Lip Kit for the perfect lipstick and liner duo with shades that match perfectly.
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Lipsticks: Our Lip Liquids and Lipsticks offer intense, long-lasting colour for creating bold looks or subtle ombré effects.
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Lip Oils & Lip Glosses: Our Lip Oils and Glosses provide a high-shine finish that instantly makes lips appear plumper and more hydrated.
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Setting Powder & Setting Spray: Don’t forget to use these to lock your lip look in place, especially if you’re contouring with powder.
Pout Perfection, Achieved.
You've got the knowledge, the techniques, and the products, babe. Fuller lips are unlocked. Making your lips look bigger isn't about changing your natural beauty, it's about celebrating and enhancing what you've got. The key is to have fun, experiment with these tips, and find what makes you feel like the most confident version of yourself. Now go on, create your perfect pout, and own it!