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This At-Home Microneedling Tool Promises Plumper Lips. We Put It to the Test

I expected a bigger pout; here's what really happened.

by Rebecca Norris | COMMENT

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Microneedling, maybe you've heard of it. Or, more accurately, maybe you've scrolled past it. Touted as one of the top skin care trends in 2018, microneedling videos have been popping up all over our Instagram feeds, begging the question, is rolling hundreds of needles across your face really worth it?

During microneedling, tiny needles are rolled across the skin to create micro-injuries. This sounds terrible, but the micro-injuries cause skin to push its collagen synthesis into overdrive, prompting faster repair and a healthier-looking complexion. What's more, it allows beauty products to sink deeper into skin. The result? A gorgeously refined glow.

Microneedling can either be done by a professional or at home using one of the many tools on the market, also known as dermarollers. While experts typically recommend consulting a professional for your first microneedling facial, dermarollers use much smaller needles and are less invasive (read: safe) to use at home.

I've used at-home microneedling tools before and they are indeed worth it, so I was more than excited to hear that there's a new tool for lips. Could this be the solution for my slim upper lip?

Launching this month, the GloPRO Lip Edition Microneedling Regeneration Tool, $249, is designed specifically for the sensitive skin of lips to deliver smoother, firmer and, yes, poutier puckers. I decided to put the Instagram-worthy lip perfector to the test. Spoiler alert: it's worth a roll.

Image via GloPRO

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