Dry, chapped lips? These soothing lip masks will keep skin silky-soft
There's nothing worse than dry lips. They're uncomfortable, can often be painful, and get in the way of wearing our favourite lipsticks. Keeping them hydrated and soothed can feel like a full-time job at times, and sometimes, lip balm just doesn't cut it. If you're finding your lips feel perpetually dry, consider adding a lip mask into your skincare routine.
Here at GLAMOUR, we're big fans of hardworking products that work their magic while you sleep and lip masks can do just that. Most are designed to be applied before bed and left to get to work, so when your alarm goes off the next day, you can wake up with hydrated, soothed lips, ready for bold lipstick, high-shine gloss, or just a swipe of lip balm.
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There's hardly a shortage of masks to choose from, so we've made it our mission to find the best of the bunch, packed with nourishing ingredients, across budgets big and small, and have curated an edit of the products we simply can't live without.
What is the best lip treatment for dry lips?
A lip balm is great for everyday use, and you can find 22 of the best lip balms for pillowy soft lips here. However, a lip mask goes one step further and contains more emollients and occlusives, which combined, condition, hydrate, moisturise and protect from environmental factors, and can be found in ingredients such as vitamin e, hyaluronic acid, plant-based oils and beeswax.
How many times can you use a lip mask?
It all comes down to the ingredients in it but most are safe to use everyday or as often as you feel the need to. Make sure your lips are completely clean and free from any product before applying, some may need washing off in the morning, while some will fully absorb overnight.
Others take minutes to work, much like a sheet mask, and are great to apply ahead of doing your makeup to ensure a smooth, hydrated base.
Some of our standout lip masks include this vegan melatonin overnight lip mask from Milk Makeup, while we also love Lottie London's sweet lips that plumps and adds a wash of colour at the same time. Kiehl's buttermask for lips is another all-time top pick, that's full of coconut oil and mango butter so baby soft skin.
Keep scrolling for our full edit of the best lip masks to add to your skincare routine ASAP.
Best lip masks: Laneige
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, £19, Cult Beauty
As the OG lip mask, Korean beauty brand, Laneige, has earned a cult following for its super soothing formula. Available in five different scents (our favourite is grapefruit FYI), it's a powerhouse of hydrating ingredients to keep skin feeling supple for hours.
Best lip masks: Milk Makeup
Milk Makeup Melatonin Overnight Lip Mask, £20, Selfridges
This purple pot is full of Persian silk tree extract, hyaluronic acid, lavender oil, and chamomile to leave skin feeling soft all day long. Apply to clean skin before you hit the pillow and wake up with smooth, plumped skin. We're obsessed.
Best lip masks: Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Lip Repair Balm, £20, Boots
Elizabeth Arden and its Eight Hour range know a thing or two about soothing skin. This rich balm is one that can be applied throughout the day if you need a top-up in-between zoom calls or can be generously applied before bed for an intensive moisture boost.
Best lip masks: Dr. Paw Paw
Dr. PAWPAW Over Night Lip Mask, £8.95, Lookfantastic
Dr. Paw Paw are known for their brilliant lip balms and its overnight lip mask is a new addition to its collection. Instantly smoothing, the gel texture delivers instant relief to chapped skin.
Best lip masks: Kiehl's
Kiehl's Buttermask for Lips, £19.75, Lookfantastic
Rich and creamy, Kiehl's have perfected a formula of mango butter and coconut oil so you never need to worry about dry lips again. It's fast-absorbing without leaving a sticky or greasy feel too, making it one of our favourites.
Best lip masks: Ciate London
Ciate London Disco Nap Hydrating Lip Mask, £19.50, ASOS
If the name of this doesn't draw you in, the fast-acting results most certainly will. A year-round essential, this vegan, mulit-tasking balm is gentle and doesn't irritate sensitive skin while ensuring you wake up with hydrated lips after every use.
Best lip masks: Lottie London
Lottie London Sweet Lips - Just Juicy, £6.99, ASOS
This tinted mask will hydrate your lips throughout the day, while also adding a subtle wash of glossy pink colour. It's a top-notch two-in-one product everyone needs.
Best lip masks: Rodial
RODIAL Dragon's Blood lip mask, £6, Selfridges
If you love a self-care Sunday, complete with sheet masks and hair treatments, add this moisture-rich mask to your routine that will leave lips looking and feeling plump.
Best lip masks: Farsali
FARSALI Unicorn Antioxidant Lip Mask, £18, Selfridges
One of Instagram's biggest beauty brands, Farsali, has created a lip mask well worth trying. You can use it as an overnight treatment or as a speedy mask minutes before applying makeup.
Best lip masks: Patchology
PATCHOLOGY Flashpatch hydrating lip gels pack of five, £14, Selfridges
Another lip sheet mask for the books, Patchology has designed this five-pack as a quick remedy for dry, chapped lips in need of some TLC.
Best lip masks: 111Skin
111SKIN Meso Infusion Lip Mask and Plumping Duo Pen, £40, Space NK
Treat yourself to this lavish lip mask from 111Skin that contours and conditions skin. Designed in a compact pen applicator, it's jam-packed with hydrating ingredients to nourish skin and improve elasticity on the go.
