I’d imagine that going to sleep for 100 years would leave your lips feeling pretty dry and chapped wouldn’t it? What d’ya reckon? Do you think Sleeping Beauty might have benefited from this lip mask? HAHA!
If you’ve hung out with me long enough, you’d realise that aside from lipsticks, I don’t talk a lot about lip care. I don’t use a lip balm and my only concession to caring for my lips is to drink lots of water to stay hydrated, and to use the Lucas Papaw Ointment at night. That’s it.
So, when I was introduced to the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, I raised a brow. Ok, I can’t physically raise just 1 brow (I wish I could!) so I raised both.
Most of us are by now familiar with Laneige’s bestselling Sleeping Mask (it’s been reformulated and is now called a Sleeping Mask not Sleeping Pack and I’ll tell you about it some time) which is a hydrating mask that you apply on your skin and go to sleep in.
Well the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is the same. You slather it on your lips and head to bed. I was pretty intrigued by it, since I’ve never used anything so specific like this before. Is it something you are familiar with?
Trust the Koreans to be at the forefront of skin care (and for selling us something we never thought we needed!) but to be honest, as much as I’d love to scoff at this product, I did find myself quite liking it.
Oh there are things I don’t like about it of course. I don’t like that it’s pink (I’m not a pink sort of girl but then I’m in the really tiny tiny minority here) and I don’t like the sweet berry scent that is in the product and which lingers on the lips. I don’t like that. It’s sweet like candy but I also know it appeals to people but it is fortunately not too strong so I can bear with it.
It also has a waxy feeling that when you apply to your lips, makes it feel like you’ve applied a thick lip gloss. It does leave a slight glossy look to the lips too and it never fully sinks into the lips so if you sleep face down, you will mark your pillow case. Just saying you know. I don’t, but who knows what your sleeping patterns are like LOL 😀
Hmm… what else don’t I like? Oh yes, it comes with a tiny little spatula with a silicone tip that I can’t show you because I lost it 😛 Do a quick google search – most people will show it to you and tell you how cute it is. Yes, cute, dinky and tiny. You are supposed to use that spatula to dig out the product and apply to your lips but I’m going to tell you that unless you are very diligent about keeping tiny plastic sticks properly, you too will likely lose it. I just use my fingers, as I would any other lip balm in a pot and it’s fine.
So, now we’ve gotten what I don’t like out of the way, what do I like about this Lip Sleeping Mask? Well, I like how my lips feel after using it for one! I was ready to debunk this, but after slathering on a layer of this mask on my lips and heading to bed, I woke up with lips that felt and looked very plumped and hydrated and “fresh” for want of a better word.
You will wake up to a layer of waxy feel on your lips but if you wash your face in the mornings (why won’t you? 😛 ) then it’s quite easy to get rid of it. I sleep in an air-conditioned room so that can be drying on skin and lips, but I wake up with soft, moisturised lips. If you are prone to flaky lips, this might help you. I don’t know for sure, because I don’t have flaky lips (unless I’m very dehydrated) so take what I say with a pinch of salt.
I also find that my lipsticks go on looking better. My lips don’t look as lined (age, it does awful things to you!) and they look lovely and plumped. I love that word “plumped” Doesn’t it look so… plump? 😀
If you’re wondering if it lasts, it seems to. I found that my lips remained plumped and smooth and soft for about 3 days thereafter but I do apply the Lucas Papaw Ointment on the days I didn’t use this, (because I’ve been using it for years) so perhaps I was maintaining it and helping the effects stay longer. But as much as I like using the Lucas Papaw Ointment (and as affordable as it is) there was something about this Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask that just made my lips look better and so, despite the candy berry scent, I steel myself to use it once a week.
IN A NUTSHELL
The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is a lip treatment that you apply on your lips overnight. You can just leave it on for a short while if you like. I usually leave it on overnight because I don’t otherwise use lip balms or lip treatments. It has a sweet berry scent and a thick waxy feeling like a goopy lipgloss, but because it leaves my lips feeling so soft, hydrated and plumped the next morning, I’m happy to live with the scent and texture. I do find also that it lasts a few days so I only use this once a week as a treatment.
PROS: Leaves lips feeling soft and hydrated the next morning, Effects are long lasting, Lipstick goes on lips looking better, Lips look more plumped
CONS: Sweet berry scent, Useless tiny spatula that is easy to misplace, Thick waxy feeling on lips
WHO WILL LIKE THIS: Anyone whose lips tend to look dry and dehydrated or lined, Anyone who has flaky lips, Anyone who wants a an intensive treatment for their lips aside from lip balm
I didn’t have the ingredient list for the product, but I found one online here which I’ve reproduced for ease of reference.
Diisostearyl malate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/isostearyl/cetyl/stearyl/behenyl dimer dilinoleate, Polybutene, Shea Butter, Synthetic wax, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Sucrose tetrastearate triacetate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Hydrogenated ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Methicone, Copernicia Cerifera wax, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Water, Potassium alginate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Lycium Chinense Root Extract, Sapindus Mukurossi Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract, Magnesium sulfate, Calcium chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Fragrance, hydrogenated poly (c6-14 olefin)
Have you tried this lip mask or something similar? Do you find it useful?
I’ve never tried anything like this (that papaw ointment excluded), so you might say I was a bit fascinated about it. But if you know of other similar type of products (I swear if there is, it will come out of Korea!) please share, I’d love to know! 😀 Besides, I’m no sleeping beauty, but I love how soft my lips are in the morning (albeit a little sticky) but still, doesn’t hurt to wake up with soft lips right? Never know when it might invite a bit of puckering up 😉
Paris B
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Price: RM70/20g Availability: Laneige counters
LeGeeque says
August 14, 2015 at 8:44 amCan’t help but wonder if it’s a little gimmicky? Like you, I slather on a layer of balm (Carmex) before bed every night and it works pretty much the same way too. I’m still curious though. But the fact that it’s scented is putting me off. Eek. Staying far far away.
Paris B says
August 20, 2015 at 4:09 pmI thought it might be but it actually does plump up the lips! I think it’s to do with the hyaluronic acid in there which isn’t in most regular balms. I dunno, I do wish they got rid of the berry scent. It would be more pleasant (although every other review I read loves it – no accounting for smells then)
Jo says
August 14, 2015 at 9:36 amI’m not a pink sort of girl too!!! But i may just go out and purchase this, as I do have flaky lips =/
Paris B says
August 20, 2015 at 4:10 pmI do hope it’ll work for you! I don’t have very flaky lips, but they can sometimes looks a little dry and this does perk it up!
Fathin says
August 14, 2015 at 9:48 amIf I close my eyes and remember the words you wrote here, I would almost felt like you were just next to me chatting about this product; that’s what I like when I read your post, it’s like you’re actually in the same room LOL
I read a lot of reviews about this products. One thing common about theirs and yours is that the effects of using the product; hydrated, less lines on the lips, plumper 😀 Some even used this as their daytime lipbalm before applying their lipsticks! I think this product will be much more nicer to use to repair lips than the usual ol’ Vaseline but I’ll keep that aside before I actually try this 🙂
Based on your Cons, I’m ok with the sweet berry smell as I love berries (shades, taste, smell LOL) and that tiny spatula is expected to get lost, anyway like any other products that have tiny tools that not permanently attached to the products LOL I’m a bit curious about the waxy feeling but as I’m half dead during my sleep, I think that can be overlook – unless my Prince suddenly appears to kiss me awake 😛
Oh, I can’t help but to say something about Sleeping Beauty, hehe. One would think after 100 years, not just her lips get dried and cracked, her whole body probably so dehydrated that she would appear like a mummy. But thanks to the magic, she appears untouched by the long years, not fair to us who have to use an army of products just to keep everything looks and feels good!
Paris B says
August 20, 2015 at 4:13 pmAww Fathin that was poetic! 😀 Thank you, I’m glad you feel that way because that’s how I feel. I’m sitting here “talking” to people and it makes me happy when people talk back to me. Else it’ll feel like I’m just talking to myself and you know, when you see someone talking to themselves, it’s like “erm.. I wonder if they’re all there…” 😀 But coming back to the product, yes it does that lovely lip plumping thing which I really really like. I did read about people using it as a lip balm which I”m sure you can, except I don’t regularly use lip balm so I don’t. But ya it can do double duty too!
I think right, Sleeping Beauty had it easy. Didn’t have to spend so much money on skin care and makeup. Just a wave of the wand and tada! All pretty and perky again and with a handsome prince to wake up to, to boot! Is it any wonder they call it a “fairy tale”? HAHA
Tracy says
August 14, 2015 at 10:10 amI like this idea! I hope I can find it somewhere in the US when I’m there in a couple of weeks! My lips are chronically dehydrated, so this sounds like it’s made for me!
Paris B says
August 20, 2015 at 4:14 pmI was told it’s not available in the US, but it’s available on Amazon so maybe you can try there! Would love to hear what you think about it, especially in your much drier climate!
Beauty Bee says
August 14, 2015 at 9:37 pmSuch an unnecessary product – yet one I would still purchase…. LOL I have just gotten on the sleeping mask bandwagon and this is just interesting! I wonder how different it is to the Nuxe Reve De Miel lip balm it is, as it’s pretty waxy and thick also. I might have to compare the two – for science purposes of course *cough cough…
P.S Just so everyone knows – I like to sleep on my stomach ok. It’s rather comfortable lol! 😉
Michelle says
August 15, 2015 at 3:35 amIf you do try this one, please write a comparison to the Nuxe, as that’s what I use at night, too.
Beauty Bee says
August 15, 2015 at 11:35 amWill do Michelle! Hopefully I can get the lip sleeping mask in the next week or so (depending on shipping time) so a comparison review will be posted asap 😉 xo
Paris B says
August 20, 2015 at 4:34 pmHow interesting, I too would like to read a comparison when you do it Beauty Bee! I don’t think I have the Nuxe one but I’ve heard good things about it. And I love your P.S haha!
Indya says
August 14, 2015 at 9:56 pmMy lips get flaky but I don’t need in more plump in these heifers! 🙂
Paris B says
August 20, 2015 at 4:29 pmHaha, then any regular lip balm will do for you my dear 😀
Lila says
August 14, 2015 at 11:29 pmA friend of mine is kind enough to get me the free sample when she purchased other Laneige products. And I like the after effect after using it. Softer, plumper and lesser lines on my lips. I haven’t tried other brands though.
The only setback is the waxy feeling. Other than that I’m ok. Give it a try. You’ll love the after effects.
Paris B says
August 20, 2015 at 4:31 pmTo be honest, I’m not sure I’ve come across other brands so I can’t compare either. But I won’t be surprised if it is available in other Korean brands that I may not know about 🙂 I like the plumped up effect too!
rage says
August 14, 2015 at 11:47 pm*raises hand* I sleep face down. This is not for me.
Paris B says
August 20, 2015 at 4:32 pmHaha 😀 😀 Not even for the lovely plumped up lips to wake up to? 😉 BTW I seem to recall you were getting married – are the festivities over? 🙂
shusheshe says
August 15, 2015 at 11:01 amSometimes of my lips were feeling especially dry I’d put on just ordinary lip balm before I sleep. But this looks interesting, even if I’m not a fan of scent our taste in my lip products. I’ll have to see if my local Laneige stocks this.
Paris B says
August 20, 2015 at 4:36 pmIt’ll be interesting to hear what you think if you try this! I only ever wear lip balm at night, so the smell doesn’t bug me as much as it should. If you have a sweet tooth, it might make you crave cakes though hehe…
Kiss & Make-up says
August 16, 2015 at 2:48 amI actually think I might like this!
Paris B says
August 20, 2015 at 4:37 pmHope you get a chance to give it a go!
Mary says
August 20, 2015 at 11:51 amI love this product! The FDA do not allow it to be sold in the US, so I had to order it from Amazon, for around $23.
I find it is even better than both my Dior Rose lip cream and the honey stuff that I was putting on my lips by Luxe. Maybe because it contains no petroleum products and a very high portion of Shea butter?
I use it a few nights per week,and my lips are like velvet. I no longer need to do my exfoliating with honey, oil, and sugar.
Paris B says
August 20, 2015 at 5:03 pmThanks for sharing Mary 🙂 I’m glad you like this too! I didn’t realise it wasn’t sold in the US but thanks for sharing that it’s available on Amazon. Sounds like it’s working very well for you!
ThiThi says
August 20, 2015 at 2:59 pmMay you please tell me that which do you prefer between Laneige Lip Sleeping Pack and Lucas Papaw Oinment? I heard someone swear that the Lucas Papaw Ointment is more effective for lip than the Laneige…
Paris B says
August 20, 2015 at 5:05 pmI think it will depend on each individual and what you like. I use this Lip Sleeping Mask as a treatment, and I do like how it plumps my lips. The Lucas Papaw which I use keeps my lips flake free but does not plump my lips. So, if you want something that will literally give lips a boost of hydration and keep flakes and lines at bay then I’d suggest the Lip Sleeping Mask. The Lucas Papaw is much more affordable of course, but I feel it’s more of a regular lip balm than a treatment per se.
Rae // theNotice says
August 23, 2015 at 1:48 amOoh, this sounds so good, Paris! And it’s so pretty, too — the texture looks divine.
I’m a total sucker for a really intensive lip balm, so I might just have to treat myself to this when my Bobbi Brown starts running out.
…not that that’s likely to happen anytime soon. Those things last forever! >.<
Paris B says
August 24, 2015 at 10:13 amThat’s the problem with lip balms for me! They either go missing or they go bad 😛 But if you can get hold of this, give it a go. In your weather, I have a feeling you might like it!
Ting says
September 1, 2015 at 12:07 pmnow they have Lip Sleeping mask??!! Who knows next launch they may have Feet Sleeping Mask or Hands Sleeping Mask?? haha
Have you tried Nuxe’s Reve de Miel lip balm? It’s a bit cheaper than the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, and works well. I don’t have chapped lips anymore. In the morning, I don’t feel that the lip balm is there as it has been completely absorbed (not smeared on my pillow case… mind!) 😀
Paris B says
September 1, 2015 at 5:14 pmEh eh there are feet and hand masks, although not sleeping masks I think LOL! Not by Laneige either, but it’s out there! I haven’t tried much by Nuxe and not their lip balm. I’ll have to see if I have it somewhere or if I don’t where I can get it since so many people have mentioned it! HAHA!
Ting says
September 1, 2015 at 5:43 pmI’ve seen review on some feet stuff that really peels a layer of skin off. It looks scary! (Do you know what I mean?)
BTW, you can get Nuxe stuff from feelunique.co.uk. Free international shipping. I always buy from them. Fast delivery from UK to Thailand! 😀
Paris B says
September 29, 2015 at 12:25 pmI’ve seen the feet peeling thing too. Too chicken to try LOL! Thanks for the info about Feelunique, but the damned site doesn’t ship to Malaysia! I’m so pissed with them coz they stock something I really want that I can’t find anywhere else >.<
Ting says
September 30, 2015 at 9:23 amAh??! That’s really strange! I thought Thailand is a less favourable place than Malaysia as receiving country. If you really want something badly, I can help forward parcel to you. 🙂
Paris B says
September 30, 2015 at 10:10 amIt’s weird. Many sites would rather ship to Malawi than here 😛 But it’s ok. I’m still looking and if all else fails, I’ll have it shipped to Singapore 🙂
Flower Grey says
December 25, 2016 at 1:28 pmhaha i am interested in what you are saying
what are the products that produce hands and feet mask?
thankyou!
Paris B says
January 5, 2017 at 10:42 amAfraid I don’t know the names of the brands, but I’ve seen them around in shops like Sasa. They are like gloves and booties for the hands and feet.
Shra says
July 27, 2016 at 4:06 pmIf we wear it like everyday before sleep will our lips will become better ? Like pinkier or plumer ?
Paris B says
July 31, 2016 at 4:25 pmThey say it will, but I’m not convinced, as it depends on how much care you take of your lips at other times e.g not picking, peeling, drinking enough water, not using poor quality lip makeup etc
Flower Grey says
December 25, 2016 at 1:32 pmHei!
Your review on every product is just wow, i am loving with the words you are using! hehe
i would like to ask, do you use this lip sleeping mask regularly? or only 2-3x/week or once a week?
Thankyou!
Paris B says
January 5, 2017 at 10:41 amYou can use it daily or weekly, it’s up to you. I don’t use it very often as I find the scent too strong and sweet. But I like to travel with it and use it in airplanes and hotel rooms, where the air is cold and dry, because it’s more effective then. If you don’t mind the smell, then use it daily.
Aiko says
January 17, 2018 at 9:55 pmI have to disagree because this product does not work on me. My lips are dry and badly chapped till they crack and bleed. I have been applying the lip sleeping mask for a long time now to see the effects, but sadly it doesn’t work for me as my lips return to being dry the next morning.