DIY Cinnamon Lip Plumper – 15 Simple Recipes To Get Fuller and Beautiful Lips

Not all of us have fuller lips. However, there is a quick hack to get fuller and luscious lips. No, we are not referring to lip fillers. We are talking about using cinnamon oil for lips. It might sting a little bit, but cinnamon oil can give a temporary plumping effect, just like the lip plumping glosses. While it may irritate your lips a bit, cinnamon oil is harmless compared to commercial lip plumping products. However, you must do a patch test before testing this hack. Read on to know how you can use cinnamon oil safely.

Can Cinnamon Make Your Lips Look Plump?

Yes. It’s because cinnamon contains cassia oil, which has many benefits (1). It is a calming agent and does not harm your skin when used topically. However, it irritates your mucus membrane when applied to the lips. As a result, the blood circulation to your lips increases, giving you that coveted bee-stung pout.

And that’s the reason cinnamon is the cheapest, safest, and natural way to achieve a look that usually costs a bomb (we are talking about those expensive plumpers and cosmetic processes).

Now, without much ado, let’s look at the different ways of using cinnamon to plump up your lips. Before we start, a word of caution. After applying the cinnamon lip plumper, you will experience mild irritation on your lips. That’s normal. In fact, if there is no irritation, add some more cinnamon. Let’s proceed to the hacks.

15 DIY Cinnamon Lip Plumper Recipes

1. Cinnamon Leaf Oil And Shea Butter Plumper
2. Ground Cinnamon And Vaseline Lip Plumper
3. Cinnamon And Sugar Lip Scrub
4. Cinnamon And Salt Lip Plumper
5. Cinnamon Plumping Lip Gloss
6. Cinnamon And Ginger Lip Plumper
7. Cinnamon And Peppermint Plumper
8. Cinnamon And Olive Oil Lip Plumper
9. Cinnamon Extract And Beeswax Lip Plumper
10. Cinnamon Lip Plumper (With Vitamin E)
11. Cinnamon And Cocoa Butter Lip Plumper
12. Cinnamon Stick Lip Plumper
13. The Cinnamon Lipstick Plumper
14. Cinnamon And Paprika Lip Plumper
15. Cinnamon And Cayenne Pepper Lip Plumper

1. Cinnamon Leaf Oil And Shea Butter Plumper

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You Will Need

• 1 teaspoon shea butter
• 2-3 drops cinnamon leaf oil

Method

1. Add the shea butter and two to three drops of cinnamon leaf oil to a bowl and mix well.
2. Use it as your lip balm.
3. You can also wash it off after massaging for 2-3 minutes.

How It Works

If lips could speak, they would have professed their love for this concoction. It nourishes them and makes them soft, supple, and plump.

2. Ground Cinnamon And Vaseline Lip Plumper

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You Will Need

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon oil or powder
• ½ teaspoon Vaseline

Method

1. Mix the Vaseline and cinnamon powder or oil in a bowl.
2. Gently massage this mixture on your lips. Leave it on for a few minutes and then wipe it off.
3. Follow it up with a lip balm.

How It Works

Vaseline moisturizes your lips while cinnamon plumps them up. If you are uncomfortable with the tingling effect on your lips, use a small amount of powder/oil.

3. Cinnamon And Sugar Lip Scrub

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You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil

Method

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
2. Make a thick paste and transfer it to a small jar or container.
3. Use your fingertips to massage it lightly on your lips for 5-10 minutes.

How It Works

The sugar and cinnamon lip scrub exfoliates the surface of the lips and stimulates blood flow.

4. Cinnamon And Salt Lip Plumper

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You Will Need

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon salt

Method

1. Mix the cinnamon powder with olive oil.
2. Add salt to the mixture and blend.
3. Apply the mixture on your lips and massage gently.
4. Leave it on for 5 minutes and then wipe/wash it off.

How It Works

The salt helps in scrubbing the lips while the spice does its work (i.e., plumping your lips). Olive oil keeps your lips moisturized (2).

Note: Use with caution because cinnamon and salt mix is a very strong combination and may cause micro-traumas on lips.

5. Cinnamon Plumping Lip Gloss

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You Will Need

• Your favorite liquid lip gloss (you can use transparent lip gloss)
• 2-3 drops of cinnamon oil

Method

1. Blend the cinnamon oil with your lip gloss (add the drops gradually and test the effects on your lips).
2. Apply the gloss on a regular basis.

How It Works

The cinnamon oil instantly increases blood flow to your lips, and the gloss keeps them shiny and beautiful.

6. Cinnamon And Ginger Lip Plumper

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You Will Need

• ⅓ teaspoon cinnamon oil or powder
• ⅓ teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 drop of peppermint essential oil
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon almond or coconut oil

Method

1. Take a small bowl and mix cayenne powder, ginger, and cinnamon powder in it.
2. Add peppermint oil and almond or coconut oil. Mix well and apply on your lips.
3. Massage for 2-5 minutes and then wash it off.

How It Works

Ginger, cayenne, peppermint, and cinnamon oil/powder – all are ingredients that irritate your lips a bit and increase the blood flow to them, making them plump.

7. Cinnamon And Peppermint Plumper

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You Will Need

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1 drop peppermint oil

Method

1. Mix the peppermint oil and cinnamon powder.
2. Blend them well and apply on your lips.
3. Massage for a few minutes and then wipe it off.
4. Apply lip balm.

How It Works

Both peppermint and cinnamon will work quite efficiently in triggering swelling in your lips. However, make sure to use peppermint oil judiciously. Don’t use more than a drop.

8. Cinnamon And Olive Oil Lip Plumper

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You Will Need

• 1 cup olive oil
• 3-4 cinnamon sticks
• A glass jar

Method

1. Place the cinnamon sticks in the jar.
2. Pour olive oil on them. Make sure the sticks should be fully submerged in the oil.
3. Keep the jar aside for a week or two until you notice a change in the color (it means the goodness of cinnamon has been infused in the oil).
4. Apply the oil to your lips and massage.

How It Works

Olive oil moisturizes the lips (2), and cinnamon makes them plump.

9. Cinnamon Extract And Beeswax Lip Plumper

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You Will Need

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon oil
• 1 teaspoon beeswax
• 5 teaspoons olive oil
• A small container

Method

1. Add the olive oil and beeswax to a bowl and melt the mixture (you may microwave it for a few seconds).
2. Add cinnamon oil to this and mix well.
3. Transfer it to the container and let it cool.
4. Use it as your regular lip balm.

How It Works

Beeswax and olive oil make a perfect combo for the best natural lip balm. Both moisturize your lips and enhance their texture (2) (3).

10. Cinnamon Lip Plumper (With Vitamin E)

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You Will Need

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Vitamin E (capsule or oil containing vitamin E)

Method

1. Pour two drops of the vitamin E liquid from the capsule in ground cinnamon.
2. Make a paste and massage it on your lips for 5-10 minutes.

How It Works

The cinnamon scrub cleanses your lips and makes them plump. The vitamin E oil with its emollient properties keeps your lips moisturized, preventing sunburn and aging (4).

11. Cinnamon And Cocoa Butter Lip Plumper

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You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon raw cocoa butter
• 2-3 drops cinnamon oil
• 1 teaspoon coconut, olive, or almond oil
• A small jar

Method

1. Put the cocoa butter in a bowl and melt it.
2. Add coconut/olive/almond oil and two to three drops of cinnamon oil to the bowl. Mix well.
3. Store the mixture in a jar.
4. Apply it on your lips.

How It Works

Cocoa has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which help delay the onset of premature aging (5). It also keeps your lips nourished and beautiful. You may adjust the number of cinnamon oil drops as per the sensitivity of your skin.

12. Cinnamon Stick Lip Plumper

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You Will Need

• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 bowl of water

Method

1. Soak the cinnamon stick in water for a few minutes.
2. Run it all over your lips. Stop when you experience a tingling effect on your lips.

How It Works

The active ingredients in the cinnamon stick increase the blood flow to your lips, making them fuller.

13. The Cinnamon Lipstick Plumper

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You Will Need

• Your favorite lipstick (use an organic lipstick)
• 2-3 drops cinnamon oil
• 1 teaspoon cocoa butter
• 2-3 drops almond oil

Method

1. Take cocoa butter in a mixing bowl.
2. Cut the lipstick and add it to the butter.
3. Microwave it for a few seconds and then add cinnamon and almond oils.
4. Transfer it to a jar and allow it to cool. Refrigerate.
5. Apply on your lips.

How It Works

You can use this mixture every day instead of your regular lipstick. It will color your lips in your favorite shade, nourish them, and make them fuller.

14. Cinnamon And Paprika Lip Plumper

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You Will Need

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon petroleum jelly (Vaseline)
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 toothbrush

Method

1. Add the spices to the Vaseline and mix them well.
2. Apply the mixture on your lips and leave it on for at least 2-3 minutes.
3. Take a baby toothbrush, dip it in warm water, and rub your lips gently with it.

How It Works

The spices feel a bit stingy on your lips, which means they are irritating your lips and making them plumper. Using a brush and petroleum jelly to scrub the lips will help remove dead cells and make your lips smoother.

15. Cinnamon And Cayenne Pepper Lip Plumper

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You Will Need

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon oil
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (powdered)
• ½ teaspoon clove oil
• ½ teaspoon of lip balm

Method

1. In a bowl, mix the cayenne pepper powder, the oils, and the lip balm. Heat it for 5-10 minutes.
2. Let it cool down. Transfer it to a container.
3. Once it’s cold enough, apply it to your lips.
4. Keep it on for 5-10 minutes and then wash it off.

How It Works

The cayenne pepper and cinnamon oil combo works like magic to plump up your lips. However, be careful with the quantity of cayenne pepper.

Before using any of these lip plumpers, you need to take care of a few things.

Tips And Precautions When Using Cinnamon Lip Plumper

• Always do a patch test before using cinnamon oil. It can sting a lot if applied in higher quantities. Adjust the quantity of cinnamon powder or oil depending on the sensitivity of your skin. Gradually add the cinnamon oil drops.
• Before you apply cinnamon on your lips, exfoliate them with salt or sugar (not required if you are using them in your plumper). This helps in removing impurities and dead skin cells.
• Never use cinnamon or any other spice on chapped lips. This will cause a burning sensation and is extremely painful.
• Never rub cinnamon too much on your lips. Rub it for a while and leave it. Otherwise, it will irritate the skin too much.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the plumping effect permanent?

No! Nothing can permanently alter your lips (unless you are going for a cosmetic procedure). The effect of these cinnamon lip plumpers lasts only a few hours.

Can it be reapplied throughout the day?

Yes, you can reapply it as required.

Can it be left on overnight for best results?

Don’t do this. Leaving it on for an extended period will not work as the plumping effect happens just after you apply it. Leaving it for longer will increase the risk of ingesting the plumper.

Can it be used daily?

Yes, you can use it on a daily basis. However, do a patch test before applying and wait for at least 24 hours before using it.

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