Why choose a lip gloss that moisturizes and plumps the lips?
Lierac Glow Fresh Plumping Lip Gloss is a hybrid lip gloss that bridges the gap between skincare and makeup. It combines low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid, macadamia oil rich in essential fatty acids, and a 100% natural tulip flower extract with pigments that react to the lips’ pH. Its formula contains 98% naturally derived ingredients. It complements Lierac’s Glow Fresh line—whose facial care products are based on the same combination of hyaluronic acid and tulip extract—and extends this routine to the lips.
It addresses the same need as moisturizing lip balms: keeping lips comfortable all day long. Thanks to hyaluronic acid, lips are hydrated, plump, and radiant, application after application. An instrumental measurement conducted on 10 volunteers shows that hydration is maintained for 24 hours after a single application. In a clinical evaluation involving 22 volunteers, participants noted an 86% increase in radiance and a 71% increase in volume after a single application.
The second key feature is the color. Its pigments activate upon contact with the lips: the gloss enhances the lips’ natural color and creates a personalized shade that adapts to every skin tone. The result therefore varies from one set of lips to another: it is the interaction of the pigments with the lips that determines the shade, rather than a fixed color chosen in advance. It leaves a radiant , glossy finish thanks to a rich, non-sticky gloss texture. Macadamia oil forms a protective film on the surface of the lips to keep them nourished and protected, while providing comfort and suppleness; tulip extract protects the lips from dehydration and helps preserve their natural radiance.
Apply it in the morning after your skincare routine, then reapply throughout the day—after a meal, a hot drink, or a long meeting that has dulled the shine. It replaces lipstick on days when you’re looking for a natural look—without a defined outline or the risk of smudging—and complements a light makeup look for both the office and the weekend. It slips easily into a bag or pocket, and its texture allows for direct application—no mirror or lip liner needed—for a discreet touch-up at any time.
The sun is one of the daily threats to your lips, whether you’re in the city or on vacation. We also recommendthe Isdin Protector Labial Lip Balm SPF50+ for days spent outdoors: this balm, classified as very high protection, shields lips from UV rays, while the gloss provides color, shine, and hydration. The two products complement each other; the sunscreen balm should be reapplied during sun exposure.
How do you apply the Glow Fresh Plumping Lip Gloss?
Directions for Use
Apply generously throughout the day, whenever your lips need a boost of shine, color, and hydration.
Precautions
- For use on the lips only. Avoid contact with the eyes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Contains menthol and carvone, which give the gloss its minty scent: a sensation of freshness or a slight tingling may occur. If burning, swelling, or redness persists, wipe off the product, rinse with water, and discontinue use.
- Contains menthol: do not use on children under 3 years of age.
- Do not apply to chapped, cracked, or injured lips, or to a cold sore; if you have a cold sore, consult a pharmacist.
- Contains fragrance, macadamia oil, and apricot kernel oil: do not use if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients, particularly nuts.
- For personal use only: do not share the lip gloss or its applicator.
- Product applied to the mouth: Do not intentionally swallow.
- This lip gloss does not contain sunscreen and does not protect the lips from the sun.
- Close tightly after use and store away from heat. Keep out of reach of children.
What’s in Lierac’s Glow Fresh Plumping Lip Gloss?
Ingredients
POLYGLYCERYL-2 ISOSTEARATE/DIMER DILINOLEATE COPOLYMER, ISOCETYL STEAROYL STEARATE, POLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE, PHYTOSTERYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE, DEXTRIN PALMITATE, ETHYL VANILLIN, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, TULIPA GESNERIANA FLOWER EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, GLUCOMANNAN, TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, TOCOPHEROL, CI 45410 / RED 27 LAKE, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, MENTHOL, CARVONE.
Product Details
Lip gloss, 10 ml.
Our expert tips on the Glow Fresh plumping lip gloss
“Plumping” here refers to a visual effect: hydrated, glossy lips appear fuller, but their actual volume does not change as it would after an injection. This gloss also does not replace a nourishing balm for damaged lips: taking care of chapped lips is the most important step. It’s best to first restore your lips’ comfort with a balm, then apply the gloss once your lips are smooth again.
The distinction between the two is simple: lip gloss for the day, lip balm for the night. In the evening, remove the gloss with your usual makeup remover before applying a richer balm, which works while you sleep. For a clean, even color, apply it to clean lips, free of dry flaky skin, rather than layering on multiple coats.
FAQ
Will the Glow Fresh Plumping Lip Gloss make my lips tingle?
Its formula contains no chili, cinnamon, or pepper—the warming ingredients found in many plumping glosses. The perceived volume comes from hyaluronic acid, shine, and color, not from a warming sensation on the lips.
What does the Glow Fresh Plumping Lip Gloss taste like?
Its signature flavor, called Iced Vanilla, combines the indulgent taste of lightly sweetened vanilla with the freshness of mint. It comes from the ethylvanillin, menthol, and carvone in the formula.
How long does the effect of the Glow Fresh Plumping Lip Gloss last once I apply it?
The shine and color fade as you eat and drink, which is why the brand recommends reapplying throughout the day. Over time, after 28 days of use, 95% of women surveyed by Lierac noticed a long-lasting plumping effect.
Is the Glow Fresh Plumping Lip Gloss suitable for all skin types?
Lierac intends it for all skin types and states that it has been dermatologically tested. People who are sensitive to fragrances or tree nuts should review the precautions before using it for the first time.