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Because your lips are constantly exposed to environmental factors, chapping, peeling, and dryness can quickly sneak up on you. The best lip masks, however, come to the rescue with a hefty, much-needed dose of moisture: Often thicker, more nourishing, and longer-lasting than your usual lip balms, these formulas are specifically designed to soften sore, cracked lips. In fact, many of them are meant for overnight use—keep your tub or tube bedside, slather it on, and wake up to smoother lips (that are already prepped for your favorite lipsticks, stains, and glosses). Want bonus points? Use a lip scrub beforehand so your lip mask works even more effectively.
Our Top Lip Masks
- Best Overall: Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, $24
- Best Scent: Gisou Honey Glaze Collagen Therapy Lip Mask, $26
- Best Overnight: Tatcha Kissu Overnight Lip Mask, $29
- Best Plumping: Abib PDRN Vegan Collagen Lip Mask Glazed Jelly, $15
- Best for Lip Lines: Blue Lagoon Skincare BL+ Complex Lip Renewal Mask, $75
- Best Fragrance-Free: PCA Skin Overnight Lip Mask, $50
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- What causes dry or chapped lips?
- How are lip masks and lip balms different?
- When do I need a lip mask?
- Which ingredients are found in lip masks?
- How we test and review products
- Our staff and testers
Below, check out our favorite lip masks for extra TLC and kissable softness.
Best Overall: Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
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Lip Sleeping Mask
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Allure commerce editor Sarah Han applying the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Sarah Han
Why it’s worth it: Laneige's Lip Sleeping Mask is an all-time Allure editor-favorite and repeat Best of Beauty winner—it even took home a 2025 Readers' Choice Award, proving it's a go-to among readers, too. Its über-thick formula—loaded up with shea butter, murumuru butter, coconut oil, and antioxidants like vitamin C—falls somewhere between a balm and a cream, helping to smooth flakes and deliver intense moisture to chapped lips overnight. The formula cocoons and slowly melts into your lips as you sleep, so that come morning your lips look and feel as soft and supple as ever—and stay that way, too. Plus, dare we say we’d swap this for our everyday lip balm: Choose from 10 shades (Sweet Candy, Gummy Bear, Peach Iced Tea, to name a few) or customize your own flavor (available on Amazon) for juicy pigment that smells just as tasty as it sounds.
Tester feedback from commerce editor Sarah Han
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“I’ve tried countless lip masks over the years, but Laneige is always in my rotation. The flavors are always scrumptious, and the formula is juicy—like a soothing blanket for my lips. I usually wear it overnight but I’ve been known to slather them on for 10 to 15 minutes before going out to prep my lips in a pinch. Despite the petite-looking tub, this stuff lasts for a long time, and a little goes a long way.” —Sarah Han, commerce editor
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- Key ingredients: shea butter, murumuru seed butter, coconut oil
- Who it’s for: everyone
- Shade count: 10
- Fragrance-free: no
Best Scent: Gisou Honey Glaze Collagen Therapy Lip Mask
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Honey Glaze Collagen Therapy Lip Mask
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Allure commerce editor Madison San Miguel applying the Gisou Honey Glaze Collagen Therapy Lip Mask in Cherry Chocolate
Madison San Miguel
Why it’s worth it: Gisou is practically synonymous with honey (which the brand sources from the family's own bee garden), so it's not surprising that it’d drop a honey-packed lip mask that puts your average balm to shame. The Best of Beauty-winning Honey Glaze Collagen Therapy Lip Mask is thick and comforting without being gloopy—meaning that, with a light hand, you can wear it as a balm—and pairs that signature honey with a blend of botanical oils, like jojoba and sunflower seed oils, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides. Together, these ingredients do a lot of heavy lifting to protect, nourish, and temporarily plump lips—and of course, give the mask a just-picked-from-the-hive honey-vanilla scent.
Tester feedback from commerce editor Madison San Miguel
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“This is the type of packaging you want to sleep right next to on your night stand. And while I love staring lovingly at it, my major praise is in the formula: It glides on my lips with a smooth slip, leaving a trail of gloss-like shine that beats my go-to lip balm by a long run. You’ll often find me with a lip balm in hand, but this mask has minimized the frequency of how much I apply—in the past, I’ve even gone a full four to five hours without reapplying! It’s a true treat morning and night, especially with the light trail of sweet honey (and now, a rich cherry chocolate scent, too!) that it leaves on your lips.” —Madison San Miguel, commerce editor
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- Key ingredients: honey, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, jojoba seed oil, meadowfoam seed oil
- Who it’s for: anyone who wants a balm-like feel
- Shade count: 1
- Fragrance-free: no
Best Overnight: Tatcha Kissu Overnight Lip Mask
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Kissu Overnight Lip Mask
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Allure managing editor Alessandra Foresto applying the Tatcha Kissu Overnight Lip Mask
Alessandra Foresto
Why it’s worth it: Not only is it pretty to look at, Tatcha’s Kissu Overnight Lip Mask has multiple editors hooked on its bouncy, jelly-like formula. The lip-smoothing benefits are just as impressive: Triisostearin, a combination of glycerin and fatty acids that acts as both a hydrating humectant (to attract moisture into the skin) and an emollient (to lock said moisture in). . It’s also formulated with anti-inflammatory allantoin, moisture-locking camellia oil, plus squalane, peach extract, and vitamin E to address flakes and cracks caused by a damaged barrier. Our editors also shout out its chic gold spoon applicator, which fits right on top of the lid for easy storage (genius). Slather it on, snuggle under your blankets, and repeat for pillowy-soft results.
Tester feedback from managing editor Alessandra Foresto
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“I should really not be surprised that this lip mask is superior to any other I have tested in the past, given that I haven’t been disappointed by any Tatcha product I’ve ever tested. This mask works fast, though, leaving my lips flake-free almost as instantly as the jelly-like product touches my lips—it’s pretty impressive! I let it soak into my lips at night, but I also use it as a softening primer with my skin care in the mornings before applying gloss.” —Alessandra Foresto, managing editor
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- Key ingredients: triisostearin (glycerin, fatty acids), squalane, vitamin E, allantoin
- Who it’s for: anyone with cracked lips
- Shade count: 1
- Fragrance-free: no
Best Plumping: Abib PDRN Vegan Collagen Lip Mask Glazed Jelly
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PDRN Vegan Collagen Lip Mask Glazed Jelly
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Allure contributing commerce writer Christa Joanna Lee applying the Abib PDRN Vegan Collagen Lip Mask Glazed Jelly
Christa Lee
Why it’s worth it: Think of your go-to juicy lip gloss and double it by 10: That’s the impact of Abib’s PDRN Lip Mask. Its smooth jelly texture glides on sheer, swapping thick globs for a silky glaze. Then there’s the plumping lineup: Plant-based PDRN, vegan collagen, and multiple forms of hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate, hyaluronic acid, and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid) flood lips with hydration, giving the formula—and your lips—a bouncy, cushiony feel.
Tester feedback from contributing commerce writer Christa Joanna Lee
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“This stuff looks like liquid glass on my lips. I’m perpetually dry and prone to peeling year-round, so I need something deeply nourishing, but Abib's PDRN Vegan Collagen Lip Mask Glazed Jelly feels much lighter than a heavy petroleum ointment or thick balm. I’ll slather on a thicker layer when I’m leaving it on for hours or overnight, but a very light coat doubles beautifully as a glossy daytime lip treatment. There’s definitely some tackiness to it—but doesn’t there kind of have to be if you want a lip mask to actually stay put? If you have long hair, tie it back and you’re golden.” —Christa Joanna Lee, contributing commerce writer
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- Key ingredients: plant-derived PDRN, vegan collagen, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid
- Who it’s for: people who want a lightweight mask that can double as a daytime gloss
- Shade count: 1
- Fragrance-free: no
Best for Lip Lines: Blue Lagoon Skincare BL+ Complex Lip Renewal Mask
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BL+ Complex Lip Renewal Mask
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Allure senior commerce director Shanna Shipin applying the Blue Lagoon Skincare’s BL+ Complex Lip Renewal Mask
Shanna Shipin
Why it’s worth it: The last place you should use retinol is the lips—however, Blue Lagoon Skincare’s BL+ Complex Lip Renewal Mask delivers similar benefits, sans the active. To thank is the brand’s BL Complex, a proprietary blend of microalgae and silica that supports collagen production and makes lips look fuller and more supple. It pairs the lot with 0.5% bakuchiol, a plant-based retinol alternative, to soften texture and fine lines, while nourishing emollients, including ceramides, squalane, and castor seed oil, help moisturize dry, cracked lips. Top it off with Blue Lagoon seawater, a mineral-rich thermal water, and you have yourself a rich, restorative formula you’ll want to tote around everywhere. We also can’t forget about the dual-sided spatula: It has a hollow scoop to pick up the perfect amount of product and a textured, ridged side for a gentle, stimulating massage.
Tester feedback from senior commerce director Shanna Shipin
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“It’s rare for me to use an overnight lip mask and feel like it genuinely worked by morning—but my lips hadn’t met this treatment from Blue Lagoon. Nearly every time I use this mask, I see a marked improvement in my lips. Chapped to smooth. Pruny to plumped. Sad to supple. The formula looks super rich (and I’m sure people pile it on), but I find it super effective with a nearly weightless amount on the lips. That’s especially important to me at night: Some lip masks are so thick and tacky that they overstimulate me. I can’t get comfortable, and as a side sleeper, I hate waking up to product smeared all over my pillow! With this one, a single swipe fully coats my lips. I don’t have to dig into the tub to see results, so a little goes a long way. If it didn’t consistently heal my chapped lips and keep them hydrated, I’d complain about the price—but this stuff works.” —Shanna Shipin, senior commerce director
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- Key ingredients: microalgae, silica, 0.5% bakuchiol, ceramides, squalane, Blue Lagoon seawater, and castor seed oil
- Who it’s for: anyone concerned with signs of aging
- Shade count: 1
- Fragrance-free: yes
Best Fragrance-Free: PCA Skin Overnight Lip Mask
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Overnight Lip Mask
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Allure contributing commerce editor Deanna Pai applying the PCA Skin Overnight Lip Mask
Deanna Pai
Why it’s worth it: For intense hydration minus the fragrance, PCA Skin's Overnight Lip Mask scores perfect marks. The silky formula is packed with emollients, including shea butter, squalane, and vitamin E, and feels nourishing—not medicinal—without leaning greasy. This super-dense, unscented formula is delicate on sensitive skin, yet so concentrated in its moisturizing ingredients that a single jar can last months, even with nightly use.
Tester feedback from contributing commerce editor Deanna Pai
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“I need a no-nonsense, intensive lip mask at night or else I wake up to flakes and peeling. The texture of PCA's Overnight Lip Mask feels goopy at first, but it glides on and delivers a protective layer of moisture. The combo of squalane, vitamin E, and shea butter puts all my daytime lip balms to shame.” —Deanna Pai, contributing commerce editor
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- Key ingredients: squalane, shea butter, vitamin E, coconut oil
- Who it’s for: people with sensitive skin
- Shade count: 1
- Fragrance-free: yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes dry or chapped lips?
The skin on your lips is structurally different from the rest of your face, which is the main reason why they become dry and chapped so easily. “Lips don’t have oil glands, so they dry out easily,” says Anna Karp, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City. On top of your skin’s lack of natural moisture, Dr. Karp also lists a slew of triggers that lead to dry, chapped lips: cold weather, wind, sun exposure, licking your lips, dehydration, certain medications like isotretinoin, allergens, and irritants in toothpaste or lip products.
How are lip masks and lip balms different?
Usually, lip balms are designed for all-day wear, whereas most lip masks are designed for overnight wear and include heavier occlusives like petrolatum. “Think of balms as your daytime moisturizer and lip masks as your nighttime recovery cream,” says Hallie McDonald, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of ERLY. That being said, she notes that if your everyday balm has a rich consistency, you can use it overnight for similar benefits.
When do I need a lip mask?
Lip masks are a great addition to any lip-care routine, but they’re especially helpful when bouts of seasonal dryness, chapping, and flaking hit. Chapped lips can develop anywhere, anytime, on anyone for a variety of reasons, including environmental factors (like sun damage), allergies, and lip-irritating habits like biting or picking the skin. Like a lip balm, these masks mainly rely on moisturizing ingredients (some of which we’ll dive into below). But masks have more concentrated formulas that deliver stronger smoothing and plumping results in less time than a balm.
Though not always necessary, a lip scrub can help slough away any dead skin cells that might otherwise prevent you from reaping the full benefits of your lip mask. Before moisturizing, use a gentle scrub occasionally—or any time you see flakes—to keep lips smooth and maintain the moisture barrier. However, if your lips are visibly chapped, prioritize hydration and barrier repair over exfoliation.
Which ingredients are found in lip masks?
Emollients like ceramides and fatty acids often do much of the heavy lifting in lip masks. But, as with face masks, you can find other active ingredients that promise more targeted results. For instance, you can find formulas that exfoliate (making quick work of flakes) and offer a subtle plumping effect, as well as others that boost collagen production to tackle fine lines around the mouth. Slather on these moisturizing treatments while you sleep, commute to work, or whenever you need long-lasting hydration.
How we test and review products
When Allure tests a product, our editors look at it from every angle in an effort to best serve you. We review ingredients, scrutinize brand claims, and, when necessary, examine peer-reviewed scientific and medical studies. In addition to testing each and every product that's included in each and every review, we rely on experts who shape their fields, including dermatology, cosmetic chemistry, and medicine, to help us vet the ingredients and formulas.
For our list of the best lip masks, we considered each product's performance across five primary categories: product ingredients and efficacy, packaging, fragrance, texture, and product wear. Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists. To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
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