How to Make Your Lips Look Fuller Without Injections
Quick answer: To make your lips look fuller without injections: exfoliate, hydrate, line just on or slightly outside your natural lip line, add a touch of highlight to your Cupid's bow and finish with gloss in the centre. The Ultimate Pout Volumising Lip Kit has everything you need in one set.
Not everyone wants (or can afford) lip filler, and you don't need it to get a fuller-looking pout. With smooth, hydrated lips and a few clever makeup tricks, you can make your lips look plumper in minutes. Here's how.
Step 1: Exfoliate
Dry flakes make lips look thinner and stop lipstick going on smoothly. Gently buff your lips with a soft, damp cloth or a simple sugar-and-oil scrub for about a minute, then rinse. Be gentle, especially if your lips are already dry.
Step 2: Hydrate
Plump, hydrated lips look fuller. Apply a nourishing lip treatment and let it sink in for a few minutes before makeup. Use a richer treatment overnight so lips wake up smooth.
Lip Mask 3in1 Intense Hydration
Best for: dry lips and prepping before lipstick.
A moisturising lip balm with hyaluronic acid and mango butter. Use it during the day for long-lasting moisture, or as an overnight mask for softer, smoother lips by morning. The lightly pink-tinted formula gives a natural gloss without stickiness.
- Day balm and overnight mask
- Hyaluronic acid and mango butter
- Light pink tint
Step 3: Line Your Lips
Choose a liner close to your natural lip colour or one shade deeper. Line just on, or very slightly outside, your natural lip line, focusing on the centre of the top and bottom lips. Keep it subtle, then fill your lips in lightly with the liner so your lipstick lasts longer.
The Ultimate Pout Volumising Lip Kit
Best for: anyone who wants fuller-looking lips without injections, with everything in one kit.
Four lip products in one kit: a lip liner, highlighter and lipstick with rich, creamy colour, plus a hydrating lip glaze for a luminous finish. You can use it for this step and steps 4 to 6. It comes with easy step-by-step instructions and has more than 700 customer reviews on our website.
- Liner, highlighter, lipstick and lip glaze
- Easy instructions included
- Long-wearing colour
Step 4: Add Colour
Apply lipstick from the centre outwards. Medium and lighter shades make lips look bigger; very dark shades can make them look smaller.
Step 5: Highlight
Dab a little highlighter on your Cupid's bow and just under the centre of your bottom lip. Catching the light here makes lips look more defined and fuller.
Step 6: Finish With Gloss
A touch of gloss in the centre of your lips reflects light and adds instant volume.
Do's and Don'ts for Fuller-Looking Lips
- Do keep lips hydrated every day.
- Do keep overlining subtle. A millimetre is plenty.
- Don't forget sun protection for your lips.
- Don't apply lipstick over flaky lips. Exfoliate and hydrate first.
What Customers Say
"My lips look gorgeous. Amazing product and feels good on."
Cheryl M., verified customer
"Love the lip stick, it stays on for a long time. Great colours."
Kay K., verified customer
"Goes on smoothly and looks great. I love that everything comes together so I don't have to worry about what else I need."
Cushla T., verified customer
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make my lips look bigger without filler?
Exfoliate, hydrate, line slightly on or outside your natural lip line, highlight your Cupid's bow and add gloss to the centre.
Does overlining look natural?
Yes, if you keep it subtle. Choose a liner close to your natural lip colour and only go slightly over the line at the centre.
What lipstick colours make lips look fuller?
Medium and lighter shades, and glossy finishes, make lips look fuller. Very dark mattes can make them look smaller.
How do I stop lipstick looking dry?
Hydrate first with a lip balm, wait a few minutes, blot, then apply colour.
Can I buy Thin Lizzy lip products in stores?
Yes. Thin Lizzy is available at Priceline, TerryWhite Chemmart and Wizard Pharmacy stores across Australia. The range can vary by store, so the easiest way to get the full range, bundles and online deals is to shop online. See our FAQ page for stockist details.
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Final Thoughts
Fuller-looking lips don't need needles. Smooth, hydrated lips and a few simple makeup tricks are all it takes.
