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I Tried A Lip Filler Alternative & Didn't Know My Lips Could Look So Plump & Smooth (+ Save 20%)

Jamie Schneider
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August 12, 2024
Jamie Schneider
Former Senior Beauty & Lifestyle Editor
By Jamie Schneider
Former Senior Beauty & Lifestyle Editor
Jamie Schneider is the former Senior Beauty Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.A. in Organizational Studies and English from the University of Michigan, and her work has appeared in Coveteur, The Chill Times, and Wyld Skincare.
Jamie's Review Of Dr. Dennis Gross Lip Repair Treatment
Image by Jamie Schneider / mbg beauty editor / mbg Creative
August 12, 2024
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Here's a beauty market trend to bring up at your next cocktail party: The topical lip filler space is capital-B Booming. In the past, a lip balm that promised to give you the same pillowy results as an in-office injection might have made you raise a brow—but these days, a pain-free plump is not a pipe dream. 

Now, you can find a smattering of high-tech products that infuse hyaluronic acid into the lips (sans needles) to smooth lip lines, increase definition, enhance color, and, of course, encourage va-va-voom volume. One of these nifty products comes from Dr. Dennis Gross, the famed dermatologist known for his innovative, high-quality beauty tools. 

I tried the DDG DermInfusions Plump + Repair Lip Treatment for myself, and let me tell you—this stuff works!

Pro tip: Dermstore's anniversary sale is your chance to try this luxury treatment for less. Use code CHEERS to save 20%.

Dr. Dennis Gross DermInfusions Plump + Repair Lip Treatment

$36 (was $45)
Dr. Dennis Gross DermInfusions Plump + Repair Lip Treatment

About the DermInfusions Plump + Repair Lip Treatment

As I mentioned, most topical lip filler treatments call upon small molecules of hyaluronic acid, the buzzy humectant that draws water into the surface of the lips, which increases volume and delivers much-needed hydration. The DermInfusions treatment contains four molecular weights of HA to usher water into each layer of the lip skin. Trehalose, another humectant, adds even more water-binding properties to plump the lips with moisture. 

It also contains a peptide blend (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 and palmitoyl tripeptide-1, to be specific) to help stimulate collagen and give lips a firmer appearance. Finally, the treatment includes known skin soothers—ectoin, bisabolol, and centella asiatica—to heal chapped lips, prevent dryness, and protect the skin from environmental aggressors (which can make lips appear dull). 

Jamie Using Dr. Dennis Gross Lip Repair Treatment
Image by Jamie Schneider / mbg beauty editor / mbg Creative

My results

As you can see from my before-and-after photos above, the DermInfusions treatment works pretty immediately. I've tried a few topical lip fillers, and I have yet to find one that works this quickly. In about three minutes, my lips became instantly fuller and more vibrant in hue. No additional lip color in the "after" photo, I swear!

I also don't have any lip filler; I'm not against it (and I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought about it), but I'm sort of a wimp when it comes to needles. The fact that this "lip filler alternative" provides similarly enhanced results is perfect for someone like me. And if you do already have filler, Gross notes DermInfusions can prolong the life of the in-office treatment, resulting in less frequent touch-ups. 

Not to mention, I can totally see a difference in the health of my lips for the long haul. I typically struggle with chapped lips no matter the weather, but after using the DermInfusions treatment for about a month, I've noticed way fewer flakes and cracks. 

My lips also naturally look plumper and juicier before I slather on the treatment. I suspect that's because the formula nourishes the lips with skin-loving peptides and humectants as opposed to simply zapping them with spicy essential oils—and aptly hydrated lips appear way more pillowy and plump.

The takeaway

The topical lip filler space is becoming increasingly sophisticated, with high-tech formulas that gently encourage immediate and long-term lip volume. The Dr. Dennis Gross DermInfusions Plump + Repair Lip Treatment is certainly one of those innovative options.

At $45, it's a bit pricier than your average tube of lip balm—yet it's way more affordable than an in-office syringe. And right now you can save 20% with code CHEERS. A steal? I think so.

Dr. Dennis Gross DermInfusions Plump + Repair Lip Treatment

$36 (was $45)
Dr. Dennis Gross DermInfusions Plump + Repair Lip Treatment

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