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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Mer The Lip Balm versus Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Berry .

Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on May 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Lip Moisturizer American Brand United States
Lip Mask South Korean Brand South Korea

Lip Moisturizer

Lip moisturizers help add moisture to the lips. They may come in the form of balms, gloss, scrubs, or oils.

Lip Mask

Lip masks are used to add moisture to the lips; these are most commonly used overnight.

Price

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Starts at $20.00
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Starts at $0.71

Ingredient Info

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La Mer The Lip Balm 49 ingredients

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask 34 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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La Mer The Lip Balm 49 ingredients

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask 34 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

La Mer The Lip Balm 49 ingredients

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask 34 ingredients

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.

Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.

La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Berry contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.

It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.

Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.

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La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 31.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Berry contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 36.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Berry contains this as ingredient number 29.

4
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 44.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Berry contains this as ingredient number 16.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.

La Mer The Lip Balm contains this as ingredient number 47.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Berry contains this as ingredient number 31.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

La Mer The Lip Balm 49 ingredients

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask 34 ingredients

22% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
32% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

La Mer The Lip Balm 49 ingredients

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask 34 ingredients

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

La Mer The Lip Balm 49 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask 34 ingredients

4.4 /5
from 50 ratings
Hydrating (7) Works Well (7) Great Value (3) Light (3) Expensive (3) Sticky (3)
Sophfeah's avatar

Sophfeah

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

It works, but not well enough to justify the price point. Overrated, it is mediocre at best

52_pm's avatar

52_pm

4 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

gives nice glow
smells nice
packaging looks nice
doesn't vsibly hydrate lips
waaaaay too pricey

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