LANEIGE LIP SLEEPING MASK for oily acne-prone skin

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
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A poor match for oily acne-prone skin; the nourishing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your oily skin due to the presence of shea butter and caprylic capric triglyceride, which hydrate and condition, but these occlusive ingredients can exacerbate oiliness and potentially lead to breakouts.
- The formula provides moderate exfoliation for acne, blemishes, and breakouts, though the emollient benefits of shea butter and caprylic capric triglyceride are not ideal for managing excess oil.
How to apply
- Use your sheet mask PM routine about 1-3 times a week to help with breakouts. Start slowly to see how your oily skin feels before using it more often.
- Put on your sheet mask after cleansing and toning, but before applying your final moisturizer. This helps your skin absorb all the good ingredients easily.
- Unfold the sheet mask and smooth it gently over your face without rubbing. Leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes ⏱ and gently pat any leftover essence into your skin.
- Apply the sheet mask directly onto clean and dry skin for the best results against blemishes. There is no need to wash your face again after removing the mask.
- Avoid getting the product into your eyes and always do a quick patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 70.0k+ reviewsThis cult-favorite overnight mask is widely praised for transforming dry, flaky, and cracked lips into a soft and plump condition by morning using a rich blend of Vitamin C and antioxidants. The vast majority of users report intense hydration and improved texture. A small minority experience drying reactions or find the heavy, occlusive formula less effective than standard balms.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “saved my chapped lips”
- “woke up with baby soft lips”
- “instant relief for dryness”
- “lips look plump and juicy”
Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
- “thick but not sticky”
- “melts onto lips”
- “feels like a hug for lips”
- “smooth and buttery”
Pleasant scent/flavor Often Mentioned
- “smells delicious”
- “addicting berry scent”
- “sweet but not overpowering”
- “tastes like candy”
Long-lasting Sometimes Noted
- “still there in the morning”
- “lasts all night”
- “don't need to reapply”
- “survived my sleep”
Versatile use Sometimes Noted
- “looks like a high-end gloss”
- “wear it all day”
- “makes lipstick look better”
- “pretty sheer tint”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “overrated for the price”
- “Vaseline works better”
- “paying for the brand”
Drying reactions Rarely Noted
- “dried my lips out more”
- “caused peeling”
- “made lips tight and sore”
- “woke up with cracks”
Ineffective absorption Rarely Noted
- “just sits on top”
- “slides off onto pillow”
- “didn't absorb at all”
- “greasy film”
Sticky/messy texture Rarely Noted
- “hair gets stuck in it”
- “smears on my pillowcase”
- “too goopy”
- “feels heavy”
Unhygienic packaging Rarely Noted
- “hate dipping my finger”
- “jar is unhygienic”
- “lost the spatula immediately”
- “wish it was a tube”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask for oily acne-prone skin?
Lovi advises caution because this product contains heavy, nourishing butters and oils that help lock in moisture but may worsen oiliness and potentially cause breakouts on oily skin. A product of this type needs lighter textures and targeted ingredients like niacinamide or retinol to help balance oil and keep pores clear.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Shea butter and caprylic capric triglyceride make this mask a poor fit because they are heavy ingredients that can add too much oil and potentially lead to breakouts on your skin. A nourishing mask for oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that help balance oil without clogging pores.
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for oily acne-prone skin?
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter helps protect the skin barrier, but because it is quite heavy, it may feel too rich for oily acne-prone skin. Skin of this type usually needs lighter, balancing ingredients like natural plant oils with a higher linoleic acid to oleic acid ratio that help keep pores clear and smooth.
What does Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride do for oily acne-prone skin?
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride helps keep skin hydrated and prevents moisture loss without leaving a heavy feel. For oily acne-prone skin, this type of ingredient works best when it is lightweight, non-greasy, and paired with balancing or clarifying ingredients that do not clog pores.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This mask is a poor match for oily acne-prone skin because its heavy, sealing ingredients like shea butter can trap oil and potentially trigger breakouts. This skin type needs lightweight, oil-free hydration and gentle clearing ingredients instead of heavy nourishing masks.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You should exercise caution using this mask with retinol on oily acne-prone skin, as its rich, heavy ingredients may trap extra oil and lead to breakouts. To manage this skin safely, look for a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer containing soothing hydrators like ceramides or niacinamide instead.
How often should I use this mask?
This nourishing mask is a poor match for oily acne-prone skin because its heavy ingredients can trap oil and potentially trigger breakouts. Oily acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free hydration and gentle clearing ingredients instead.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
Yes, this mask can clog pores and potentially lead to breakouts on oily acne-prone skin because heavy ingredients like shea butter can trap oil and exacerbate shine. To care for this skin type, a lip product needs lightweight, non-greasy hydrators that soften without heavy oils.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
Ingredients
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Ceresin, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Poly C6-14 Olefin, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Microcrystalline Wax, Ethylene Propylene Styrene Copolymer, Flavor, Butylene Ethylene Styrene Copolymer, Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Titanium Dioxide, Yellow 5 Lake, Ci 15850, Red 7, Yellow 6 Lake, Ci 77891
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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