Description
What it is
The Lip Sleeping Mask is the product most people think of first when they hear the name Laneige. It is a rich, slightly tacky balm that you apply in a thick layer before bed, so it can sit on the lips for hours and cushion them against moisture loss overnight. By morning, the brand says lips should look and feel smoother and softer, with less visible flaking.
Berry is the original scent, a sweet mixed-berry fragrance with a sheer pink tint in the jar that leaves very little colour on the lips. The 20 g pot comes with a small silicone spatula, which keeps fingers out of the product and makes it easy to scoop the right amount.
Key ingredients
- Shea butter: a plant butter that softens and coats the lips to slow down water loss.
- Murumuru seed butter: an Amazonian butter that adds a cushiony, conditioning feel.
- Coconut oil: an emollient oil that helps keep rough patches supple.
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): included by the brand as an antioxidant in the formula.
- Berry fruit juices: pomegranate, raspberry and grape juices that make up what Laneige calls its Berry Fruit Complex.
- Waxes (candelilla, carnauba, microcrystalline): give the balm its dense texture so it stays put overnight.
Product details
| Brand | Laneige (Amorepacific), South Korea |
|---|---|
| Size | 20 g (0.7 oz) |
| Format | Thick balm in a jar, with spatula |
| Main concerns | Dry, flaky, rough or chapped lips |
| Skin types | All skin types; any lips that feel dry |
| When to use | Mainly at night; a thin layer can also be used in the morning before lip colour |
| Fragrance | Yes, sweet berry scent |
How to use
- At night, after the rest of your routine, scoop a generous amount with the spatula.
- Spread it over the lips in an even, fairly thick layer.
- Leave it on while you sleep and wipe off any leftover balm in the morning.
- During the day, a thin layer can be used to smooth lips before lipstick or gloss.
Tip: clean and dry the spatula after each use so the jar stays hygienic. If your lips are very flaky, apply the mask after drinking water and brushing your teeth so it can sit undisturbed.
Who it suits
This is a good pick for anyone whose lips dry out in Canadian winters, in heated indoor air or after long days outside. It also suits people who like a noticeable, cushiony balm rather than a thin stick. If dryness is a concern for your face too, our guide to Korean skincare for dry skin covers routines that pair well with an overnight lip mask. For daytime, the lighter Laneige Lip Glowy Balm Berry uses a similar butter base with a glossy finish.
Who should be careful
The formula contains fragrance and colourants, which some people with sensitive lips or a history of lip irritation may not tolerate. It also includes coconut oil and murumuru butter, so check the list if you react to plant oils. If your lips are cracked and bleeding, or you have recurring cold sores, speak with a pharmacist or doctor first.
Patch test first. Apply a small amount to the inner forearm or behind the ear and wait 24 to 48 hours before using it on the face.
Full ingredient list
Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polybutene, Microcrystalline Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Synthetic Wax, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Mica, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Candelilla Wax Esters, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Fragrance/Parfum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Red 6 (CI 15850), Ascorbic Acid, Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Propanediol, BHT, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Juice, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice.
Notes: contains added fragrance and colourants (CI 15985, CI 15850). No drying alcohol is listed. Coconut oil is present; murumuru is a palm-seed butter, not a tree nut, but anyone with plant-oil allergies should read the box carefully.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Lip Sleeping Mask during the day?
Yes. Laneige suggests a thin layer in the morning to smooth lips before colour. It is fairly glossy and tacky, so many people keep the thicker layer for night.
Does the Berry scent leave a tint?
The balm looks pink in the jar but is close to clear on most lips. It gives a slight sheen rather than real colour.
How long does a 20 g jar last?
That depends on how much you use, but because only a small scoop is needed each night, a jar usually lasts several months of regular use.
Is it the same as a regular lip balm?
It is thicker and more occlusive than most stick balms, which is why it is marketed as an overnight mask. You can still use it whenever your lips feel dry.
Learn more
New to Korean skincare? Start with our beginner’s Korean skincare routine, or browse the best Korean skincare products available in Canada.
Ingredient lists can change between batches and markets. Always check the box you receive. This page is an independent guide; melaxin.ca does not sell products directly.
