This is a review of DuWop Lip Venom gloss in buttercup. I received a 5ml sample size in a beauty box and was pleased when I first saw it as it is exactly the colour I would usually go for in a lip gloss. Neutral and shiny, lovely.

Plumping properties
I then noticed and guessed by the name that it was going to have plumping qualities in it. I have tried a few other plumping glosses in the past namely Soap and Glory's you motherpucker and also the lip injection by too faced.

My lips
To be honest, I already have generous sized lips so plumping is not really a necessary beauty tool for me but some would argue that you can never have too much lip action going on in the beauty stakes.
On applying, the gloss feels all tingly then it really starts to border on pain. It last a few minutes before the sensation stops.

Price
A full sized tube retails at £16 which is quite a high price tag but if you like the product and it gets the results you want albeit temporarily, it's probably worth paying. A tube will last a long time, even with daily multiple use. You can purchase this product at beautybay.com.

My thoughts
I don't really place lip plumping at the top of my list when I'm looking for the perfect lip gloss. I love the colour of this one though. I was not overly keen on the smell of it and it tasted quite sweet, again, I'd rather something has no odour and tastes of nothing when I am regularly applying it to my lips. This product is also mega sticky and with long hair it's not always a good combination when the wind gets in your hair! A lot of lip glosses are sticky though so I can't really hold that against the product.

Final word
I think this is a fun product to use and it really does make your lips look and feel more plumped up. I find the venom part a bit unpleasant although it is quickly over. The results of the lip gloss do last for a few hours and as with all lip glosses you do need to reapply regularly if you want shiny lips. I would recommend this product to fans of lip plumping glosses who have a bit of money to spend on a premium product.