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★★★★★★★★★★
Formula change??
I've been purchasing this product (in clear) for over 15 years and have noticed a HUGE change in its formula. It used to actually tingle and plump, giving my lips a gorgeous pink hue. Now it barely stays "plump" for 5 minutes, and it doesn't affect my lips the way it used to. The worst part of it all is the scent. It smells strongly of chemicals and not vanilla-y as before.
It may be due to an older batch that I received, but I will give it the benefit of the doubt for now. I mainly use it before bedtime to keep my lips moisturized throughout the night. The stickiness/tackiness is great for that at the very least.
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Jenny L.
City Beauty’s response
Jenny, while we're so happy to hear you've been a loyal customer for a long time, we're sorry that you haven't felt the same effects on your recent order of City Lips as you used to! Rest assured, we haven't changed the formula since City Lips was born 24 years ago. Our support team would be happy to assist with a return or a reshipment, under our 60-day money-back guarantee. You can reach them at [email protected] or 1-800-347-1558.
★★★★★★★★★★
Lip Plumper
I ordered two lip plumpers in different colors and noticed how sticky they are. I kissed my husband's lips and he immediately said "Why is that so sticky?" I knew it was but wanted to see if he noticed, and surely he did! I'm very disappointed as I was looking forward to using them. My lips are tiny so I need something to make them look bigger.
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Cheri F.
★★★★★★★★★★
I was not impressed!
I rarely get suckered into these ads but, I read reviews and was believing and buying into them. In fact, I bought two clear City Lips and there was not change to my lips and/or no better than a lip gloss over the counter. I hope they stand by their word as I bought two and I am not happy. My clarins lip gloss works much better and is not as STICKY.
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Erin
★★★★★★★★★★
sticky
Not sure if I received something different as I found this product very sticky and thick. Is it supposed to be like this? Certainly can't use it around the mouth unless you do it over night. I'm actually disappointed
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Corine
★★★★★★★★★★
Smells like Rubber
This gloss smells horrible. It smells like burnt rubber. It's as hydrating as any other lip product, but the plumping is weak. There are much better brands out there. They also included food advertisements in my package.
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Renee
★★★★★★★★★★
City lips
Have purchased multiple clear and sheer color city lips. I have today that this is by far your best product based on results. However I am having a real problem with your continued use of additives that are rated bad by independent review. The same is true and sometimes even worse with some of your other products. Wax and petroleum not necessary. Preservatives in many others are even worse. Please take another look at your additives. There are other manufacturers eliminating these harmful compounds. I would like to continue to support your brand, but simply showing all that you do not use when there are still harmful ingredients still in your products is not enough.
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Jo
★★★★★★★★★★
Glorified lip gloss
I have been using City Lips for multiple weeks - still on my first tube. I was hoping for improvement in vertical lip lines. The gloss does look nice on my lips and even though it is clear, it seems to make my lips more colorful. The consistency is very thick and tacky, which works well at night - it stays on all night. But in terms of improvement to how my lips look, I have not seen any change. I probably won't purchase again since it is really expensive for what is really a glorified lip gloss.
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Jenny
★★★★★★★★★★
Nice gloss but no plumping
I purchased this and the nighttime oil a few months ago and there are no instant benefits like the advertising would want you to believe. It's thick and can be sticky if too much is applied. It's a nice hydrating base to get myself out the door but there are no plumping benefits at all.
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Jennifer
★★★★★★★★★★
SADLY DISAPPOINTED
I've been using the Clear Lip Plumper for over 2 months. I see no difference in lip volume or the fine lines I'm starting to get. If this worked for me I would have bought a tube for every one of my girlfriends, but unfortunately it didn't. I would say for me, it was no different than using petroleum jelly. I wished it worked and I would give it 5 stars. There is a money back guarantee, which is nice, but not worth the hassle of returning the tube(s) and paying shipping. It was a buy one get one free offer (also nice). I'm sorry, I can't recommend this product.
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Deborah
★★★★★★★★★★
Not plumping
The gloss is nice and lasts a good amount of time, but it does nothing to plump my thin lips. Very disappointed in that aspect, since that is why I purchased two lipgloss "plumpers." These are definitely NOT worth the price for just lip gloss…
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Robin
★★★★★★★★★★
Hydrating…BUT
Nothing more than an expensive/over priced lip gloss. It is hydrating enough but that is all it has going for it. Don't
get suckered in by all the hype on social media, this is NOT a miracle in a tube. It did not fade away or "plump" any lip lines and did not give my lips a fuller appearance.
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Heather P.
★★★★★★★★★★
City Lips Plumping Lip Gloss, Hydrate and Nourish - smells awful
I purchased the City Lips Plumping Lip Gloss Hydrate and Nourish and although I like the feel of the product the smell and taste are just awful. It smells like burned coffee grounds and dirty socks and tastes worse.
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Kat D.
★★★★★★★★★★
It's tingling lip gloss
I bought this product when it first came out and it did nothing to diminish my lip lines at all! It's tingling lip gloss that plumped my lips a bit but again it's lip gloss so it's very temporary.
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Susie
★★★★★★★★★★
City Lips
I don't like it. It does moisturise, but it does not feel good on my lips. It glosses them, but so does paw paw cream. I didn't see thw results that were advertised.
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Rhiannon L.
★★★★★★★★★★
Plumping Lip Gloss
This lip gloss, does seem to work. But the downside is, it is so sticky my hair catches on my lips etc.
So this product does not work well for me.
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Janet
★★★★★★★★★★
Makes a nice lip gloss
This makes for a nice shiny lip gloss but as far as plumping up your lips it just did not do that for me. My over the counter lip plump did way more than this product did. And as far as it staying on my lips, it didn't last a hot minute! Sadly disappointed.
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E. F.
★★★★★★★★★★
Underwhelmed
After seeing the hype I was excited to try this lip gloss. I felt a tiny bit of tingling but then nothing. My lips were not enhanced in the slightest and it also felt really sticky and thick.
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Laura
★★★★★★★★★★
City lip popper disappointment
I bought 3 tubes of the city lip plumper but not sure I like it very very dry maybe I got a wrong batch or something. Was hoping
for something better
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kathleen S.
★★★★★★★★★★
Disappointed
Was very excited to order this product. I've been using it for about 2 weeks every day and night and nothing. Maybe gives a little bit of moisture but no plumping as they say at all. I ordered Plum Springs.
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Stephanie
★★★★★★★★★★
Wanted To Love It!
Using the lip plumper consistently morning and night for the last 3 weeks. No visible difference at all.
I will continue to use twice a day as I hope to see results!
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Lori
Ratings reflect all reviews for this product in the September 4, 2026 store export. Verified buyer badges reflect the store’s purchase-verification field. Individual results vary.
