e.l.f. Plumping Lip Glaze Review

While my lips aren't "blink and you'll miss them," I will admit that I'm addicted to lip plumpers. Many I've tried have failed to live up to their promise, but I figured for $1 I wouldn't be missing out on much if I tried e.l.f.'s Plumping Lip Glaze and it failed to work.

The dual sided tube contains a clear gloss and a tinted gloss that is designed to be worn over the clear version, but each can be worn separately or with other lip products. In the interest of attempting to maximize the appearance of fuller lips, I tried them both.

The clear gloss is definitely tingly but not painful and leaves a minty, menthol-type taste. Applying the tinted gloss over it was a bit tricky and goes on really thick, which was definitely not to my liking. I did not notice any plumping action at all, and the tinted gloss is not very pigmented; instead, it gives a sheer hint of color that is a little difficult to blend due to the texture of the gloss.

The Verdict

For $1, this is your basic lip gloss with a hint of minty freshness that is the only redeeming quality of e.l.f. Plumping Lip Glaze. If you happen to lick your lips you'll notice a bit of breath freshening, which is nice, but not what I expect from a product designed to make lips appear fuller.

It did bring out the natural color of my lips a little bit, but there was no plumping action at all and the gloss is much too sticky for my liking. I'll probably keep using it until the tube is gone, but I doubt I'll be buying it again.

Overall, get this gloss if you're just looking for a refreshing tingle and a sheer hint of color, but don't buy it because you expect it to work a lip plumping miracle - it won't.