Though this balm is too sheer to qualify as a mask, it does soften lips at bedtime. It has a yummy fragrance and imparts a pretty shine, so it’s also great for all-day wear.
A Gen Z favorite, the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is thick and shiny, and a little goes a long way. It stays on overnight, using shea butter and antioxidant vitamin C to help keep lips healthy and supple. This balm is one of our Korean skin-care picks, and, truth be told, most people use it during the day as a gloss or in place of regular lipstick. It comes in highly fragranced, fruit-forward flavors, like mango, grapefruit, and berry (there are also some teenybopper darlings, like Gummi Bear and Sweet Candy). I can vouch that wearing this balm overnight leaves lips smooth and soft in the morning, even if your giftee is, um, a mouth breather.
