Sally Hansen’s Lip Inflation plumping treatment is meant to remind us of the more famous name brands (such as Lip Venom and LipFusion).
The packaging looks similar to the big boys, however after a week of two tubes lying in a makeup case, they leaked everywhere. The “gold” finish on the handle began wearing off immediately. Not big complaints, but they are worth noting.
The tingling was not extreme, actually it was quite pleasant. Smooch partners did not have their lips lit on fire, either (which is always a bonus). Application is via a small brush (similar to a nail polish brush). The lip gloss is quite sticky, texture is overwhelmingly fluid, and the scent is fruity. Thankfully, the gloss did wear off quickly. Don’t waste your money on the “tinted” versions as they all apply clear.
The lip treatment did seem to plump up fine lines in lips a small amount, and the extreme shine took focus away from fine lines.
Sally Hansen Lip Inflation is available at Walgreens (for $6.49).
Overall, Bionic felt this lip plumper fell limp.
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Congrats on the BOTD award, and thanks for the free sample link!
I tried it, my lips are already quite full, but it definitely made them even plumper.
Great news Laura, I may have to give it another shot. Or maybe I just don’t have enough lip to plump.
Cheers, Bionic
Had severe allergic reaction to Lip Inflation Extreme. My lips were swollen one side larger than other. The inside of my mouth started to swell. My throat started to close. Thank God my daughter was thinking enough to get benadryl. My face is inflamed, my tongue feels like pepper is on it at all times. I have pictures to prove this. I tried this on Christimas Day, and I have been sick for four (4) days. It is very painful.
I also had a horrible allergic reaction to it and have had it for three days now- my lips are swollen and my tongue hurts.
Oh Cherie and Heidi, I’m SO sorry that you both had such an awful reaction to this. I wonder if there’s something in there you are allergic too? That’s got to be horrible!!
I’ve had face reactions before… my face turned bright red and one mask even made my eyebrows fall off and I had big scabs on my skin. NOT pretty and like you both said, very painful.
I hope you both feel better soon!
I guess I am not the first to have an allergic reaction to the Sally Hansen Lip Inflation Lip Gloss. I can use it in very small amounts and not much in the same day. However, yesterday and 4 other times before I have used it several times during the day only to have one whole side of my mouth swell up like I’d been attacked by bees inside and out. later in the day the other side started to puff. I started popping allergy pills. Four later my face is subsiding. Very embarrassing at work however. I was so swollen I couldn’t even hardly make proper words with my mouth. Very scary. I thought when it happened the first time I had developed a peanut allergy. Wow. Won’t use it again.