What They Say: "This spa-like mask will plump your pucker for any situation or special occasion with lip-loving benefits like glycolic humectants that provide moisture, vitamins A and E to nourish and provide antiaging action, algae and aloe to condition lips, and all while this amazing lip mask plumps, exfoliates, and rejuvenates the lip area.

Vertical lines seem to disappear, while the blood vessel dilating properties of this plumping miracle fill the lips with a lasting and healthy rush of blood and oxygen that takes your kisser to the extreme!

To use: Apply a generous amount to the natural lip area (inside the lip line) with the enclosed spatula. Relax for 3-5 minutes and let the plumping technology work its magic. You may experience a slight tingling sensation. Gently remove with a wet washcloth."

Jen's Experience: I will try anything that works to plump up my lips, and this product that works as a quick-acting mask was no exception. The mask itself is a thick paste with a slight grape flavor that reminds me of the stuff my dentist uses to make dental impressions. Applied onto the lip, it dries quickly and tingles quite a bit. Getting the mask on the skin outside my lip is actually somewhat unpleasant.

I do believe that this is a very effective product (one of the best out there) for plumping up my lips and also for enhancing my natural lip color, but the effect doesn't seem to last all that long, an hour or two at most. I also think that it dehydrates my lips a bit. Personally, I would prefer using a product that may not work quite as well, but that I can carry with me and reapply throughout the day or night. I can see possibly using this product before a major party or event, but this is not something I can envision using on a regular basis.

Jamie's Thoughts: At the risk of sounding elitist, I have never considered using a lip plumping product. I'm perfectly happy with my lips as they are, so my initial reaction to this product was somehwat indifferent. I do, however, have a couple friends to whom this review may be critical - so I boldly went where I have never gone before. (wink)

The teeny tub of mask was adorable, especially when accompanied by the spatula they provide for the application. I will say this - it's super easy. You put it on, wait 3-5 minutes, take it off. It requires no special preparation, no fuss, with a minimum of "muss". The scent is medicinal, generic berry, and relatively mild. Fortunately, it faded as the product dries.

Too Faced makes no bones about the tingle you will feel when using the product, which is why I was not surprised to find my lips under seige after about 1 minute. I recruited a friend to try the product as well, and she actually used the word "burning". Consumers should be aware that this product should not come into contact with your skin, or temporary redness can (and will) occur.

I wore the mask for 3 minutes, and upon removing it, immediately noticed a difference. My lips were super red and bee-stung in appearance. Results were even more noticable for my friend, but one could argue that she earned them! I did not, however, notice the disappearance of vertical lines, nor did I feel any more exfoliated or moisturized as this product description would have us expect.

Like a bikini wax, this product will do exactly what it claims, assuming the consumer is willing to experience some mild discomfort. My results lasted about 2 hours, residual tingling subsided after about 20 minutes.

Bottom line: the stuff works really well, but given the potential of discomfort and irritated skin, why bother?

Retail Price: $27.50 (Available only at Sephora)

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