I Cancelled My Lip Filler Appointment After Testing This Way More Affordable Product

Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, ginger and pepper oils.

Number of shades: 10

First up is probably my favourite lip plumper of all time. Delivering glass-like shine and a seriously plumping effect, YSL's lip oil is infused with hyaluronic acid and fig to moisturise lips, while ginger and pepper oils work to promote a fuller appearance.

Now, it's worth noting that this lip oil is seriously tingly. When I first applied it, it felt a little bit like my lips were on fire, but that's just the oils getting to work. The feeling subsides over time and you are left with a juicy, nourished, plump pout that will give your lip filler a run for its money.

Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, rosehip oil, chili pepper extract and menthol.

Number of shades: One

If you're after a more subtle finish, then Nuxe has you covered with its Plumping Lip Serum. With a gloss-like consistency, this moisturising formula features chili pepper extract to create a plumping effect.

I tend to reach for this particular product on a daily basis as I love the sheer, nude colour that it gives and I find that it makes my lips look naturally full and glossy. Plus, the packaging is a work of art.

Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid

Number of shades: Three

For a nice pop of colour on the lips, Charlotte Tilbury's plumping gloss comes in three universally flattering shades as part of the iconic Pillow Talk line.

The multitasking formula features "plumpgasm" heat and ice technology and hyaluronic acid to make your lips look as full and smooth as possible, and the pointed applicator means that you can get an ultra-precise finish at home or on the go.

Key ingredients: Cherry oil and hyaluronic acid.

Number of shades: 49

I'm a big fan of Dior lip products, and this gloss is no exception. Not only do I love the huge range of shades on offer, but the hydrating formula makes my lips look so plump whenever I wear this.

The gloss features a blend of cherry oil and hyaluronic acid to nourish the lips and add mirror-like shine that never fails to earn me compliments. Another thing that earns me compliments? The super chic packaging.

Key ingredients: Sesame seed oil and hyaluronic acid spheres.

Number of shades: Two

Kiko does a range of affordable lip products, including this lip volume gloss that works to combine the benefits of a balm and an oil. The result is a super nourishing formula that feels comfortable to wear and glides onto the lips in seconds.

While it's not as plumping as some of the other options, the glossy finish does make my lips look a lot smoother and fuller. My only issue? I wish there were more shades on offer.

Key ingredients: Portulaca pilosa extract.

Number of shades: Six

The Kylie Cosmetics Plumping Gloss features a unique plumping complex that creates the illusion of a fuller pout. While this does feel tingly at first, it's surprisingly comfortable to wear, and I have been reaching for this a lot since testing it out.

It creates such a gorgeously glossy effect, yet doesn't feel too sticky like other products I have tried. Plus, I'm personally a big fan of the wearable pink shades on offer.

Key ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, refined kiwi oil and argan oil.

Number of shades: 14

Most plumping lip products add a wash of sheer colour to the lips, but this glossy balm from Makeup By Mario is great if you prefer a more statement finish. It is surprisingly pigmented and adds this lovely, dewy effect to the lips that makes them look full and plump in seconds.

Although I'm a big fan of this product, one thing I will say is that I found the application to be quite messy. It's described as a "melting glossy balm," and the product quite literally felt as if it had melted in the tube, which meant that I applied way more than intended. Although the stick applicator is handy, I would recommend using a small lip brush to apply this product if you like a more precise finish.

Key ingredients: Shea butter and peptides.

Number of shades: One

Last but by no means least, say hello to the Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm from skincare favourite, Paula’s Choice. This really is like skincare for your lips, with a blend of peptides and shea butter to create a smoothing, plumping effect.

What I love about this balm is that it has a clear finish, so I can layer it over lip liner or lipstick for a fuller look. Whether I'm creating a statement makeup look or simply want a nourishing lip balm on makeup-free days, this has become a go-to for me.