Everyone associates Sally Hansen with nails. Not so much a variety of nail polishes, but a good selection of nail treatment products. I’ve never thought of trying anything outside of the nail products range. I certainly wasn’t thinking of getting a lip plumper for meself, but when I saw this on sale at a cosmetic warehouse sale near my place, I thought “ahh what the heck, might as well give it a go”.

Description:

Refreshingly tingly gloss instantly inflates lips.
Ginger and Cinnamon help stimulate and plump lips.
Peppermint provides lips with a cooling and stimulating sensation.
Lips become flushed and plump instantly for a sexy, pouty look that lasts.
Guaranteed Visible Results.
Dermatologist Tested.

I ended up buying the clear Lip Inflation. Instead of the usual doe-foot sponge applicators you see on lip gloss, they opted for a plastic white-bristled brush. I think the brush works better than the sponge applicator as it slid better on my lips. I’m not sure if it physically plumped my lips, but the strong peppermint made me “stick out” my lips more, giving it an actual pout :p

In order to plump up the lips, apply a generous amount over the entire lip area. You may experience a slight tingle, but that’s the point of the plumper. I kid you not; you’d actually pout more with this on. I don’t know if it’s a psychological thing, but you really do :p

The clear Lip Inflation can be worn alone or over your lippie. I like putting this over my matte lipstick. I tried it on with my NARS Christina lipstick, which is matte. Once the Lip Inflation is applied, it really made the colour stand out with a very sexy glossy sheen on the lips.

Applying the lip gloss over the lipstick will stain the brush. It’s best to immediately wipe the lipstick residue off with tissue before putting it back into the tube so that it doesn’t permanently stain the brush.

I’m not exactly sure if this actually plumped up my lips, but the tingling sensation is awesome on the lips. Plus the glossy sheen is gorgeous over lipstick. Try it over your favourite lippie; it will make the colour “pop”!

Sally Hansen’s Lip Inflation is available in three more colours – Sheer Blush, Sheer Pink and Sheer Mocha. You can get it at Priceline for AUD14.95. I bought this for 8 bucks or something at the warehouse sale :p I’m not sure if this is available in Malaysia though. Malaysian readers, if you do see this on sale, do let me know including the price, and I’ll update this review. Thanks! 🙂

What I like about it: Transforms my favourite lippie to a gorgeous glossy colour. The tingling sensation kinda “sexi-fies” my lips. Tee hee hee!

What I did not like about it: Nothing just yet. *mwah mwah*