Review: Sally Hansen Lip Inflation Plumping Treatment

I already have Duwop's Lip Venom, read more to see if this product is at par with the famous lip plumper.

Sally Hansen Lip Inflation in Clear

PRODUCT INFO from Sally Hansen:

• 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.

Special Ingredients: Ginger and Cinnamon stimulate lips. Peppermint provides a cooling sensation.

TO USE: Apply a generous amount over the entire lip area. You may experience a slight tingle. Can be worn alone or over your favorite lip product. Apply as needed.

RETAIL PRICE: Around Php 400-500.

WEIGHT : 5.6 grams

SHADES : Available in 4 shades.
> # 15 Clear
> # 16 Sheer blush
> # 17 Sheer pink
> # 18 Sheer mocha

WHAT I LIKE:
* has a spicy, tingling sensation that lasts for 20-30 minutes. Don't be afraid - its really tolerable! hehe
* inexpensive - costs half the price of Duwop's Lip venom.
* love brush type applicator (compared to foam types) - reminds me of MAC's Lustreglass
* minty scent - i usually choose mint flavored lipbalms, then the strawberry flavored ones =)
* i have fine lines on my lips, after 5 minutes of using this I noticed my lips looked a bit plump and the fine lines are not so noticeable anymore (see pic below).
* not sticky

WHAT I DON'T LIKE:
* my lips felt plump, but there's no visible results.
* packaging not hygenic

TIPS:
Use a lipbrush (instead of the applicator) when you use this on top of lipstick - so that the lipstick color will not mix into the clear gloss..

ADDICTION FACTOR:
I love spicy glosses and lipbalms!

RATING :
3 out of 5.

Pics (click to enlarge)

Before using Sally Hansen (bare lips)

After 5 minute using Sally Hansen..

Without flash

With flash

See the fine lines aren't that visible anymore, and it has a slight plumping effect!
I'll definitely buy this instead of Duwop's Lip venom since its much cheaper, and it works the same for me. It contains a lot of product too! =)

Till next time,

Duwop Lip Venom Flash

Super thanks to my friend Martha!

The moment I read her post, i asked her if its ok for her to buy me one too! But she said, she can't guarantee if there are still stocks available. Imagine my surprise when she texted me the next day that she bought this na! And this is the last one available.. hehe..
Super thanks again sis! =) Hope I can return the favor soon..

*pic borrowed from their website*

Duwop Lip Venom

Description on their website:
Lip Venom was the very first lip plumper on the market, creating the lip plumping category for the beauty industry. The tingly gloss uses essential oils to enhance lips' natural color and shape by increasing circulation. The result: fuller bee stung lips.

The secret behind Lip Venom is a blend of essential oils, which include cinnamon, wintergreen, and ginger, that cause the blood to rush to the surface of the lips, flushing and swelling them slightly. The gloss also includes jojoba and avocado oil that moisturize and give the lips intense shine. You end up with a shiny, naturally rosy pout that cannot be achieved by wearing ordinary lip gloss.

DuWop Lip Venom is sulfate-free, petro-chemical-free, fragrance-free, dye-free, free of pthalates, no GMO's, no PPG's, no MEA's DEA's, TEA's, is formaldehyde-free, and triclosan-free.

DuWop does not use animal testing on any of their products.


Actual pics:

Pics borrowed from Martha
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Info on the leaflet:

Duwop Lip Venom Flash
is a spicy tingly gloss that enhances your lips' natural color and shape (our original lip venom formula) spiked with silver shimmer.

Weight:
0.12oz / 3.5ml

Directions:
Apply as often as desired. A sensation of heat and tingling is normal (some say desirable). Discontinue use if unpleasant irritation persists.

Ingredients:
Polyisobutene, Jojoba oil, Avocado oil, Mica, Microcrystalline wax, Natural essences, D&C Red #6, Balake, Propyl Paraben.

Retails for $16 online / Php 995 on Beauty Bar

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My thoughts:

Really gives a tingly sensation a minute after application. I immediately felt my lips getting bigger and pouter =) Its spicy but tolerable (or maybe I'm just used to spicy glosses/lipbalms).

The tube packaging that came with it is cute, but when I opened it I got shocked coz the Lip venom itself is so tiny! Its only 2.5 inches! But you only need a small amount to make your lips shiny & full.

I think this is a bit expensive for a lip plumper but it really does the job.

For cheaper alternatives, you would want to try :
ELF's Plumping Lip gloss (Php 125) and Sally Hansen's Lip Plumper (Php 599).


See ya next time! =)