LANEIGE LIP SLEEPING MASK EX [BERRY] for acne-prone skin
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Butylene Glycol
Glycerin
Low
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for acne-prone skin; the nourishing masks alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 with glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which hydrate and plump, but these benefits are largely irrelevant to your primary concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- While the formula is generally safe and free of harsh ingredients for your combination skin, it lacks specific components to address oil control or actively combat acne.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your PM routine. Start using your sheet mask 3 times a week, and build up to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply your sheet mask after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer. Relax with it on for ten to fifteen minutes.
- Take the sheet mask out and gently smooth it over your face so it fits well. Pat any leftover essence into your skin without rubbing.
- Put the sheet mask on clean and dry skin for the best comfort. This helps your pores take in all the good ingredients.
- Avoid getting the product too close to your sensitive eye area. Do a small patch test before your very first use to stay safe.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 10.0k+ reviewsThis overnight mask is widely praised for its ability to dissolve dead skin cells and deeply hydrate, leaving lips baby soft and plump by morning. While the rich, glossy texture and sweet berry scent are major hits, some users find it acts more as a temporary barrier than a long-term cure for chronic dryness. This summary is based on a very large amount of data and should definitely be taken into account.
Highlights
Intense hydration/softness Mostly Mentioned
- “woke up to such soft lips”
- “lips are moist in the morning”
- “baby soft and visibly smooth”
- “dissolves dead skin cells”
Pleasant berry scent Often Mentioned
- “smells like frutella”
- “sweet and relaxing fragrance”
- “smells amazing like berries”
- “yummy but no taste”
Luxurious texture/finish Sometimes Noted
- “thick but not sticky”
- “glossy and buttery feeling”
- “creamy gel texture”
- “looks amazing on the lips”
Product longevity Sometimes Noted
- “little goes a long way”
- “tub lasts for months”
- “lasts a long time”
- “worth every penny”
Temporary results Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't last throughout the day”
- “lips go back to dry”
- “glorified Vaseline”
- “hydration doesn't last”
Price point Rarely Noted
- “a bit expensive”
- “pricey for a lip balm”
- “expensive investment”
- “waiting for a sale”
Sticky/heavy feel Rarely Noted
- “very goopy”
- “too thick”
- “hair gets stuck”
- “heavy on the lips”
Unhygienic packaging Rarely Noted
- “digging finger in is gross”
- “spatula is a faff”
- “jar is unhygienic”
- “prefer a tube”
Sources: lovi.care, sephora.my, sephora.hk, influenster.com, yesstyle.com, amazon.com, and more
Questions and answers
Why is Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask a weak match for acne-prone skin?
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is a weak match for acne-prone skin because it focuses mainly on hydration and lacks active ingredients to control oil or fight breakouts. A product of this type needs soothing ingredients like niacinamide, centella asiatica, or retinol to address acne and blemishes without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this mask a poor fit for acne-prone skin?
This mask is a weak match because it lacks acne-fighting ingredients and oil control, which acne-prone skin needs. Instead, a nourishing mask for this skin needs soothing ingredients like niacinamide, retinol, and Centella asiatica to calm breakouts without irritation.
What does Water do for acne-prone skin?
Water-based hydration helps keep acne-prone skin balanced by providing essential moisture without adding excess oil. Proper hydration also helps reduce dryness and flakiness that can sometimes result from harsh acne treatments.
What does Butylene Glycol do for acne-prone skin?
Butylene glycol helps active ingredients soak into acne-prone skin more easily while drawing in moisture to keep skin soft. It is unlikely to clog pores, making it a common choice for lightweight hydration.
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This nourishing mask is a weak match for your acne-prone skin because it focuses on moisture rather than oil control or clearing breakouts. A product of this type for acne-prone skin needs ingredients like niacinamide to help manage oil and blemishes.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
This mask is a weak match because it focuses on moisture rather than breakouts. A product for this skin needs oil-controlling ingredients and blemish-fighting treatments.
How often should I use this mask?
This nourishing mask is a weak match for your acne-prone skin because it focuses on hydrating with glycerin and hyaluronic acid rather than controlling oil or clearing breakouts. A product of this type needs oil-controlling and acne-fighting ingredients to properly care for acne-prone skin.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This mask is a weak match for your acne-prone skin because it lacks ingredients for oil control or active breakout care. While it has a very safe formula that is unlikely to cause irritation, a product for this skin needs oil-controlling and breakout-fighting ingredients to truly help.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Why other nourishing masks fit acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023Application of Galactomyces ferment filtrate skin care formula significantly reduced the net values and daily fluctuation of facial pore area, roughness, and redness in young Japanese women.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Alba Cera Beeswax Cera, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Wax, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Ethylene Propylene Styrene Copolymer, Acrylates Stearyl Acrylate Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Flavor, Raspberry Fruit Extract Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Blueberry Fruit Extract, Blackberry Fruit Extract, Strawberry Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Coffee Seed Extract, Erythritol, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Oil, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Polybutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Propylene Glycol, Silica, Hyaluronic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherol, Trisodium Edta, Ci 15850
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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