Kiss Dry Lips Goodbye with These 10 Nourishing Lip Masks
A good lip balm is hard to find, and even the most die-hard skincare enthusiasts are guilty of leaving their lips out of their routine. But even though your lips are a different color than the rest of your face, they’re still prone to dryness, fine lines, and other sun damage. Thankfully, with the right lip mask, you can give your lips the TLC they deserve.
Exactly what they sound like, lip masks are targeted formulas that make your chapped lips feel soft, moisturized, and flake-free—especially when applied after an exfoliating lip scrub. They’re often applied before bed so you can wake up to juicy, hydrated lips, although most can be used anytime of the day. Whether you’re looking for a simple, hydrating salve or an especially plumping formula, we’ve got you covered with our tested-and-true picks. Ahead, see our top 10 favorite lip masks, from cult favorites to cruelty-free products.
1. Cult Favorite Lip Mask:
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask
Lip masks and LANEIGE go together like peanut butter and jelly. Their buttery formula contains hyaluronic acid for dryness, plus vitamin C and antioxidants to heal and protect lips. Best of all, it comes in six yummy flavors.
2. Best Luxe Lip Mask:
TATCHA The Kissu Jelly Lip Mask
Moisturizing squalane, Japanese peach extract, and camellia oil come together in an addictive jelly texture that’s so satisfying on dry lips. Bonus: It comes with a fancy gold applicator.
3. Best Multitasking Lip Mask:
ILIA BEAUTY Lip Wrap Overnight Mask
Even the best mask can only do so much if the lips are overly dry and flaky, which is why this formula has built-in papaya extract to gently exfoliate dead skin cells so the other ingredients can do their thing.
4. Easiest-Application Lip Mask:
THRIVE CAUSEMETICS Pout Hero™ Liquid Balm Lip Treatment
Sometimes, sticking your finger in a pot of a lip product isn’t exactly convenient. This balm/gloss/mask hybrid is easy to swipe on anywhere, and has a nice (not over-the-top) plumping effect.
5. Best Overnight Lip Mask:
ACEOLOGY Overnight Lip Mask
Coconut oil, olive oil, and vitamin E are just a few of the moisturizing ingredients in this addictive formula. And if you’re anything like us, when you find a lip product you love, you’ll want one in every room, car, and bag.
6. Best Bargain Lip Mask:
BURT’S BEES Overnight Intensive Lip Treatment
Packed with ceramides, jojoba oil, and other lip-loving natural ingredients, it might just replace your go-to lip balm from the brand.
7. Best Quick-Fix Lip Mask:
KIEHL’S Buttermask for Lips
You only need 15 minutes for this nourishing formula, made with coconut oil and wild mango butter, to sink in. Then, wipe it off and apply your lip color, or leave it on for even more hydration benefits.
8. Best K-Beauty Lip Mask:
THE CRÈME SHOP Overnight Lip Therapy Masque
With lip-loving shea butter and a craveable honey-vanilla scent, this formula can be slathered on any time you want soft lips with a side of sweetness.
9. Best Anti-Aging Lip Mask:
PATCHOLOGY FlashPatch® Hydrating Lip Gels
These lip patches have as much (or more) skincare benefits as your favorite face mask. With niacinamide, green tea, and peptides, they help plump fine lines on the lips as they hydrate.
10. Best Plumping Lip Mask:
KNC All-Natural Collagen-Infused Lip Masks
These lip-shaped gels are infused with collagen and tingle as you wear them. When you take off the mask, your pout will look both smoother and fuller.