Written by Clémence Rubiella | Published on 22 July 2023 | Skincare
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Dear readers,
Not all products will be a hit, and not all products will be great, and I am here to let you know about the Korean Lip Moisturizers that I tried and personally didn't like. It’s only fair don't you think? After discussing the Best Korean Lip Moisturizers, now it is time to present worth it. All of them are sleeping masks, which are basically deeply moisturizing lip balms that, would you guess it, apply at night time. But nothing prevents you from using them during the day as well. Here we go!
My Bottom Picks:
1. Not recommended: Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Rating: 2.5 / 5
Awards: Glowpick 2022/2023
Product quantity: 20g
Highlights:
Cute shine
What we don’t like:
Overpowering smell
Lacking deep moisturization
Strange feeling on the lips
It may come as a shock but I am not a fan of the viral Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, sorry. As soon as I arrived in Korea years ago, I bought this popular lip sleeping mask, a popular item even in Korea. I still vividly remember this feeling of disappointment when I first applied it on my lips thinking: “Is that it?”, and you don't want to think that about a product you just bought. I found the fragrance smell overpowering, poorer hydration compared to a classic lip balm and finally, I found that it felt funny on my lips, a sort of tangling sensation despite this product not claiming to have plumping properties. I admit the shine it gives your lips is somewhat cute and this product has more benefits for you than a simple lip gloss. Nonetheless, my opinion is simple, I really do not comprehend the global hype about this lip sleeping mask. 100% overrated in my opinion. It’s a pass for me.
2. Not recommended: Klaavu Nourishing Care Lip Sleeping Pack
Rating: 2 / 5
Product quantity: 20g
Highlights:
Nice shine
What we don’t like:
Not long-lasting
Lacking deep moisturization
Narrow pot
This little guy was also a disappointment to me. Klaavu is known in Korea as this award-winning cosmetic brand that delivers gentle and clean products taking inspiration from the sea; namely natural pearl, essential oils, and marine plant extracts as their signature formula ingredients. Knowing the background of the brand, you would expect their lip sleeping pack to, perhaps have some pearlized glow or a deeply moisturizing formula. Well well well… It was none of the above. Instead, their lip sleeping pack offers very minimal hydration and no intense shine. The formula is lightweight which makes it comfortable to wear on the lips but the wear is not long-lasting. It’s a pass for me.
3. Not recommended: Etude House Ginger Sugar Overnight Lip Mask
Rating: 0 / 5
Awards: Glowpick 2022/2023
Product quantity: 20g
Highlights:
None
What we don’t like:
Too sticky
This one was by far the worst. The other two lip products, Laneige and Klaavu can totally be worn if you like very very light hydration and enjoy a chic shine on your lips however, this Etude House Ginger Sugar Overnight Lip Mask is so sticky it is actually impossible to take out of the pot without applying a significant force on the product. And if you manage to take out a bit of the product on your finger (forget about controlling the amount you took out of the pot), now you have to fight against your lip to apply it “evenly” on your lips. Let me tell you, it doesn't glide, it sticks like a brick. I advise you to not rub your lips together for the simple reason that it hurts your lips. And lastly, it feels highly uncomfortable to wear. It’s a pass for me.
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