Ideal vs. Great Deal: Plumping Products

Our Beauty Director shows you how to plump up your lips, hair, and skin.

Ideal: Wrinkle filler

Clarins Instant Smooth Line Correcting Concentrate ($32; department stores)

"Soon after I paint this tinted (yes, it’s a concealer, too)

filler on my forehead lines, I feel the tightening effect. An easy-to-use wrinkle remover without a needle—I’m sold."

Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Deep Wrinkle Filler

($19; drugstores)

"For wrinkle-free skin in the morning, I apply this

retinol-based filler to the lines around my eyes before bed. It’s truly eye-opening!"

Dior Addict Lip Maximizer

($30; dior.com)

"This

moisturizing gloss doesn’t turn me into Angelina Jolie, but it does give me a hint of a sexy pink pout. And the minty scent acts like a breath freshener."

NYC New York Color Lippin’ Large Lip Plumper in Strawberry Mousse

($3; drugstores)

"There’s no burning or stinging with this

natural lip enhancer. Cinnamon, ginger, and peppermint oils boost your lips, while vitamins A and E keep them smooth."

Davines Defining Texturizer

($21; davines.com)

"This

spray creates extra volume when I go a day between washings and my hair needs a boost. I simply spritz my roots (or comb through for extra body) and style."

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Lavish Lift Root Booster

($7; mass retailers)

"Some

root boosters leave my hair feeling stiff and tacky, but not this lightweight, alcohol-free styler. It gives great lift, and I can still run my fingers through my hair!"