A little discomfort for the sake of beauty? No problem in my book. I’ve been know to make mile-long treks through the city in 4 inch heels–daily.

But, I have my limits. Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Plumping Collection is straight up painful. Never one to give up after the first try, I was giving the gloss another shot the other night when my fiance unwittingly leaned in for a kiss. Afterwards, he remarked, “I think my lips are sunburned.” Sorry, baby! Trust me, I was feeling your pain.

The gloss also isn’t very thick, so it has a tendency to move around. One false move and instead of sporting a bodacious pout, it’s looks like you’ve just had a traumatic lip waxing experience instead!

Although this arsenal of lip plumpers definitely plumps, its intense burning makes it seem behind-the-times as far plumpers go. Plumping doesn’t have to be painful anymore!

Case in point: MAC Plushglass (previously discussed) and Fusion Beauty LipFusion Lip Plump. The plumping effect of this gloss definitely lasts! The dehydrated marine collagen microspheres get absorbed into the lips, and when they get re-hydrated by the body’s natural moisture, a lasting, lush lip takes effect.

I like to slick on a coat while I’m picking out my outfit and doing my makeup, and then by the time I’m ready for lipstick, my lips are plump and ready to go! I just blot off the excess and move-in with the lipstick.

Although this gloss is a little pricey ($36), it’s definitely a worthwhile investment