Doctor reveals how to get a plumper pout using just TWO budget products – and WITHOUT any filler or needles
If you want super plump lips but don’t want to experience the pain of filler injections, an expert has just unveiled a two-product natural alternative that he says will give you a fuller pout, without the need for needles.
Dermatologist Dr. Charles MDbased in New York City at Mother Dermshared a useful hack on social media which followers loved – using just two products and no needles to create a perfectly plump pout.
The Harvard graduate has been sharing multiple lip plumping hacks with his 1.7 million TikTok followers — and while he’s happy to give fillers, he’s also full of advice on how to do it yourself.
In a recent viral video, which has been viewed 10.3 million times, Dr. Charles explains exactly how you can have luscious lips for life and get ‘lip filler without a needle’, with just two cheap products.
Dermatologist Dr. Charles MD, based in New York City, shared a nifty hack on social media that followers loved: using just two products and no needles
Dr. Charles explained exactly how you can have luscious lips for life, with just two inexpensive products
“When I tell my patients that using lip balm with hyaluronic acid and peptides 3 times a day is clinically proven to plump the lip,” the doctor captioned his short but sweet video.
He called the easy lip solution “filler without filler.”
Hyaluronic acid is found in the fluids in the eyes and joints and acts as a lubricant. Various forms of HA are used in moisturizers and serums to combat fine lines and smooth skin.
According to HealthlinePeptides are short chains of amino acids that are the building blocks of certain proteins the skin needs, such as collagen and elastin, and using the ingredient in a moisturizer can lead to firmer skin.
Commenters were quick to share their thoughts on their favorite products that fit the bill.
‘Inkeylijst has one!! It’s called The Inkey list Tripeptide Plumping Lip Balm,” one commenter chimed in.
‘Can confirm! I put my peptide and hyaluronic serums on my lips and sealed with Aquaphor and my lip filler came back to life,” said another beauty enthusiast.
‘Paula’s Choice has a good one. My nail technician asked if I was getting filler,” praised one beauty enthusiast.
“Dermato and the plastic surgeon both told me to save my money and use the hyaluronic acid I already have, topped with Vaseline or Vani Cream ointment,” one commenter wrote.
In another helpful video, Dr. Charles recommends some of his favorite lip care products.
In another helpful video, Dr. Charles recommends some of his favorite lip care products, including the Clinique lip mask (above)
“Your lips need protection from the sun,” said the dermatologist, warning of skin cancer on the lips
“I’m obsessed with lip care and always try for the best,” the dermatologist announced before sharing his favorite lippies. “I’m not going to waste your time.”
One of his “favorites on the market right now” is Clinique’s Moisture Surge Lip Hydro-Plump Treatment ($21), which he promised hydrates and makes lips shiny, without a drying effect.
The beauty influencer called Clinique’s plumping lip treatment his “ride or die,” even though it contains no HA or peptides.
For those looking to plump and exfoliate, Dr. Charles CosRx Vitamin C lip plumper ($19) overnight, which also doesn’t contain the ingredients but instead contains shea butter and ceramides.
“Your lips need protection from the sun,” the dermatologist continued, warning of skin cancer on your lips. He suggested a basic lip balm with an SPF.
In a separate video, Dr. Charles the ‘derm secret to plump lips’, saying people always ask if he has lip filler even though he doesn’t.
In a separate video, Dr. Charles the ‘derm secret to plump lips’, and said people always ask if he has lip filler – even though he doesn’t
Commenters were quick to share their thoughts on their favorite price-matching products, ranging from DIY methods to lip masks
‘How do you prevent your lips from deflating as you get older? Let’s talk about it,” Dr. Charles announced.
For those who “aren’t ready to take the plunge” with lip filler, he said, “there’s one simple thing you can do that will keep your lips plump for longer.”
“It’s all based on science,” he said before sharing a post clinical study titled Clinical Assessment of a Combination Lip Treatment to Restore Moisturization and Fullness, which shows what happens when women use a lip treatment three times a day.
“I want you to look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid and peptides in the lip products you use,” Dr. announced. Charles on.
He revealed the “secret: if you are consistent and use them at least three times a day for four weeks, you will notice a significant improvement in lip volume and lip hydration.”
“They age just like the rest of the skin,” Dr. Charles warned about the lips.
Dr. Charles told DailyMail.com that ‘lips are especially prone to dryness and aging because they are exposed to the sun more than people realize.’
“Sun exposure destroys your collagen, and dehydration makes your lips look…well, parched,” said Dr. Charles.
“The combination of hyaluric acid helps to instantly rehydrate and the tripeptide blend and growth factors are believed to naturally stimulate the production of new collagen,” continued Dr. Charles.
He recommended looking for hydrating lip products with peptides, recommending Neutrogena’s lip mask, Skinceuticals antioxidant lip repair and the Paula’s Choice lip booster.