This Viral TikTok Hack Helps Me Fake Fuller Lips

How to Do the TikTok Lip Plumping Contour Hack

I typically don’t start my makeup with contour, but it was the first thing I put on my face for this experiment. I drew a thick swipe down the hollows of my cheeks, along my jawline, around my entire forehead and over the outline of my lips. Instead of immediately blending, I let the contour sit while I did my eyebrows and eye makeup — similar to how Larsen executes her makeup application. 

Once my eye look was set, I moved back to my face. I don't usually use foundation, so in the empty spaces between the contour I applied my favorite skin tint: the L’Oréal Paris True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum. Then I blended everything out with my makeup sponge. 

I was impressed with how seamlessly the contour blended into my skin — especially around my lips. I finished the look off with a touch of concealer under my eyes, a hint of blush and a swipe of nude lipstick. Honestly, I was so surprised with the results — my makeup looked immaculate and my face looked naturally sculpted, despite the amount of product I applied. While I wouldn’t say the contour around my lips made them appear dramatically bigger, I still adored how the entire look turned out, and I will definitely be contouring my face this way when I want a little extra glam. 

The saying definitely holds true: Don’t knock it until you try it!