Editor’s note: this post is from our archive. The original Kiss Kiss Lip Lift balm primer has been quietly discontinued, but Guerlain’s KissKiss Shaping Cream Lip Colour line continues — and that’s the closest current pick on Amazon.
Lip primer is one of those skincare-meets-makeup categories that mostly underwhelms. Guerlain‘s KissKiss Lip Lift is the rare exception — a smoothing, plumping base that genuinely improves the look of every lipstick that goes on top.
What it does
Fills in fine vertical lines, smooths flaky patches, and gives lipstick something to grip. The pencil-style application targets the lip itself rather than spreading the formula past the natural line.
How it wears
Apply, wait 30 seconds, then lipstick. The difference is most obvious with matte formulas, which usually exaggerate dryness — KissKiss erases that effect. Wear time on the color extends by about an hour, in my testing.
An obsession worth the splurge if you live in matte lipsticks.
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Our current pick: Guerlain KissKiss Shaping Cream Lip Colour on Amazon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guerlain KissKiss Lip Lift?
A lip-perfecting primer that smooths fine lines, plumps subtly with hyaluronic acid and peptides, and gives lipstick a long-wear base. Wear it alone or under colour.
Does Guerlain Lip Lift actually plump lips?
Yes, mildly and pain-free — through hydration rather than peptide tingle. Don't expect filler-grade volume, but lips look more cushioned and lipstick sits flatter on the surface.
Can you wear Guerlain Lip Lift alone?
Absolutely. The texture is sheer and pearly, so it doubles as a barely-there lip glow on no-makeup days.
Has Guerlain discontinued KissKiss Lip Lift?
Guerlain has rotated the KissKiss range several times. If the original Lip Lift is hard to find, the current KissKiss Bee Glow Plumping Balm covers similar ground.