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Women in their 60s say this $9 plumper is the key to fuller, filler-free lips
Swipe on clear gloss or choose from 17 colors — either way, you'll perk up your pout without overpaying.
The other day, I was mindlessly scrolling through social media when I came across an interesting post in my favorite bargain-hunting Facebook group. One woman asked for tips on how to get fuller lips if you're over 60, but without fillers or a lip flip. As someone who loves a good beauty hack, I clicked into the comments and discovered that dozens of users had suggested the same product: Nyx Duck Plump Lip Gloss, starting at just $9 at Amazon for Prime members.
Colors include neutral terracotta, bright pinks and the universally flattering Cherry Spice (above). Don't be fooled by the deep hue — it leaves behind the softest sheen.
So, what makes the Nyx lip plumper a go-to for savvy shoppers? Not only does it make lips appear fuller, it also works as a lip gloss and lip color. Just apply one swipe like you would any lippie, and boom — a full, glossy, natural-looking pout without paying an arm and a leg for fillers. Use it on its own or over your go-to lipstick. Another idea: Line your lips with a neutral color, slightly blend the color with your fingers, then top it off with the Nyx plumper for a "no-makeup makeup" look.
If you're new to lip plumpers, heed this warning: They sting. All lip plumpers contain ingredients meant to irritate the lips, causing a slight tingling or burning. This makes the blood vessels dilate, creating the desired swelling effect. The vegan, cruelty-free Nyx Duck Plump formula specifically uses ginger to puff up the lips. Like with any beauty product, read the ingredient list and do a patch test — what works for someone else may not work for you.
Now, can we talk about the price again? Even though the price varies from color to color, all shades are under $13. Compare that to the popular Too Faced Lip Injection ($29) or Dior Addict Lip Maximizer ($40) and it practically sells itself — yes, I do love being dramatic about a good deal.
With hundreds of perfect five-star reviews (with photos to boot!), it's clear that Amazon shoppers love Nyx Duck Plump just as much as Facebook users. I mean, it's the site's bestselling lip plumper for a reason.
"This is a great lip plumper," started this reviewer. "It has a kick to it, but works on making the lips full and showing less wrinkles (lines) around the lip edges."
"I've been disappointed with other high-end glosses or plumpers," revealed a beauty lover. "But this one, for the price, yes it's worth [it]. I'm 66 years old and lost a lot of volume and thickness from my lips, but I'm satisfied with this plumper."
"Stays on for eight hours at least," exclaimed a happy shopper. "But because the tingle feels good on my lips and the product is not goopy, I add more during the day. I'm impressed! Buying an assortment of different colors."
"I am 50 years old and this is one of my favorites to wear out on the town," shared a fourth fan. "I have bought many of these in the past and none have worked as well as this one."
"This is the first plumping gloss, colored gloss plumping for lips, that I have used that actually works," wrote this final shopper. However, they (along with many others), noted the burn: "As I put it on, it tingled for 30 minutes and I accidentally got a little on my tongue and [it tingled] for 30 minutes as well." So, if you're sensitive to any kind of tingling or burning, you may want to avoid lip plumpers altogether.
If you want plump lips without the tint, you can also grab the gloss in clear. Swipe it over your bare lips or your go-to lipstick.
If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
