LANEIGE LIP SLEEPING MASK for combination skin
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Caution
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for combination skin; the nourishing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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 combination skin due to shea butter and caprylic capric triglyceride, which hydrate and condition but lack sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The formula provides general skincare benefits that are mostly supportive and irrelevant for your oily shine concerns.
How to apply
- You can use this sheet mask PM or AM to control oily shine. Start 3 times a week and increase if your skin likes it.
- Apply this sheet mask after cleansing and toning, and before putting on your moisturizer.
- Unfold the sheet mask and gently press it onto your face, smoothing it out without rubbing. Leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes before removing.
- Put the sheet mask on clean skin to help your face absorb the essence better. Pat any remaining liquid gently into your skin.
- Avoid getting the product too close to your eyes. 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 combination skin?
Lovi advises caution because this mask offers moderate moisture with shea butter and caprylic capric triglyceride, but it lacks ingredients for oil control to help with oily shine. Nourishing masks for this skin need ingredients like vitamin C and niacinamide to balance hydration and brighten while addressing oily shine.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for combination skin?
This mask is a poor match because shea butter and caprylic capric triglyceride offer moderate moisture that lacks oil control for your combination skin. A nourishing mask for this skin type needs vitamin C, niacinamide, and ingredients that help balance hydration while managing oily shine.
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for combination skin?
Butyrospermum parkii butter helps keep combination skin soft and smooth while supporting the skin barrier. This ingredient is generally well tolerated, though a product for this skin type also needs lightweight hydration to balance oilier zones without clogging pores.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018
What does Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride do for combination skin?
Caprylic/capric triglyceride helps keep combination skin hydrated and soft while reducing moisture loss. It is generally well tolerated and unlikely to clog pores.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This nourishing mask is a poor match for your combination skin because it offers only moderate moisture and lacks ingredients to help control oily shine. A product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and oil-balancing ingredients to properly care for combination skin.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask alongside retinol, applying the retinol first and following with the mask once it has fully absorbed to help lock in hydration. While the mask provides gentle conditioning with shea butter and caprylic capric triglyceride, combination skin requires products with oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine effectively.
How often should I use this mask?
This product may not be the best fit for your combination skin because it lacks sufficient ingredients for oil control. Combination skin needs lighter, balancing ingredients and oil-absorbing minerals to manage shine while keeping skin hydrated.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This mask may feel a bit heavy and is unlikely to cause purging, but it can contribute to clogged pores or breakouts on combination skin because it lacks oil-controlling ingredients. A product for this skin needs lightweight hydrators and balancing ingredients to keep oily areas clear while maintaining softness.
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, 2023Mango butter-based foot care cream repaired worn and cracked skin in all human volunteers and exhibited a significant healing response in rat excision and incision wound models compared to untreated conditions.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2008A 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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