In order to make those on-trend Korean rituals accessible for us European gals, SEPHORA just recently expanded their mask range with two new lip patches that really sparked my interest. So I came, I saw, I tested, and today I’m here to share my experience with you.
The SEPHORA Lip Masks are made of bio-cellulose, a super thin transparent material that adheres perfectly to the lips. They’re soaked in a very watery gel that doesn’t leak while you have them on, so it’s entirely up to you if you want to relax on the couch or finish scrubbing the kitchen floor (I’d say go for the first option, I’m sure you deserve it!). The patches are shaped like a mouth and have a little hole in the middle, so that as long as your lips and face move as little as possible you can still talk, if you so wish. You will just look and sound like someone who’s undergone major dental surgery and still has their mouth numb, so I wouldn’t take any important calls while having the mask on. You can definitely talk to your partner/sibling/dog/goldfish/imaginary friend, though, and entertain them with your odd appearance and sounds. All in all, these masks are very convenient and comfortable to wear, but the question is: do they do what they promise?
SEPHORA claim that the Shea mask ‘protects the lips from everyday aggressions and soothes every sensation of dryness’, while the Rose one ‘immediately moisturizes, softens and soothes the lips’. Their formulations are almost identical, though, as the two characterizing ingredients (shea butter and rose extract) are at the very end of the ingredient list, so, as one would expect, their effect is exactly the same (and even the very faint scent they have is the same).
I should start by saying that I exfoliate and moisturize my lips every day so they’re usually in pretty good shape. For the purpose of this review, I didn’t do that the days I tested the masks and both times, before putting them on, the center of my lower lip was slightly dry. I kept the masks on for a little longer than the recommended 15 minutes and when I took them off, my lips did feel softer and the dryness had disappeared. That feeling didn’t last too long, though, and after a couple of hours I felt the need to apply some lip balm. Also, I think it’s worth mentioning that I didn’t turn into Angelina Jolie (damn it!) nor Kylie Jenner (thank God!). They’re not marketed as a plumping product, but I think some people might expect that from a lip patch, so I thought I should let you know.
Honestly, I’m not very impressed with SEPHORA’s Lip Masks, as I think a good balm will do a better job at moisturizing, soothing and protecting the lips. I might repurchase them in the future just because they’re fun to use every once in a while, but it’s more likely I’ll experiment with other lip masks (that is if I can get my hands on any!).
Have you ever tried any lip patches? What was your experience with them? And have you ever had an imaginary friend?
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96 Comments
LindaLibraLoca
February 16, 2016 at 12:17 pmMy invisible friend insists I don’t call him imaginary, so the answer to that one would be no. He is really great to have around though, so I grant him that…
And thank god you didn’t turn into Kylie Jenner (or Angelina Jolie), I much rather have you to read from.
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:24 pmHaha, thank you, Anne!
Sangeeta
February 16, 2016 at 12:33 pmIt’s weird.. these look funny and fun. Would like to try it one just to see how it feels.
Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:25 pmThey come in single-use packaging, so it doesn’t hurt too much to try.
Purva
February 16, 2016 at 1:38 pmthis is something new to me..I have never used lip masks but as you said if i ever use it it will just for fun 😀
Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:26 pmSometimes it’s nice to try something different!
Trishna Patel
February 16, 2016 at 3:22 pmI’m not going to lie, I have never heard of a lip mask, but my I am so intrigued! I’ll definitely have to have a little look into them, but its just such a shame this Sephora one wasn’t so great ♥
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:27 pmI think I’ll try different ones just for fun!
Candice
February 16, 2016 at 7:22 pmNever heard of anything like this before! It’s disappointed that it didn’t work well.
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:29 pmAt least I didn’t spend a fortune, since they come in single-use packaging.
Lili
February 16, 2016 at 10:07 pmI’ve seen these masks and wondered what they would do. I thought they might give the “plumping” effect as well, and I’m glad to know they don’t before I purchased any. This is such a great review and fun read!
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:29 pmThank you, Lili, I’m glad you liked it!
Izabela
February 16, 2016 at 10:30 pmI’ve never heard of lip masks. They look a bit funny.
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:29 pmThey definitely do!
Nati Vergara
February 16, 2016 at 11:19 pmWow! I knew that Sephora had these masks but I didn’t know they have them for lips as well. Such great tips to know before purchasing:)
Nati
Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:30 pmI’m glad you found my post useful!
Ela
February 16, 2016 at 11:36 pmI wish there was a lip mask which could transform my lips into Angelina’s ones, maybe a little bit smaller tho 🙂 Now I am happy that I haven’t purchased these masks. I have dry lips and I forget to exfoliate them daily so it wouldn’t make much difference for me and I’m sure they would get dry asap. This mask looks funny on the lips 🙂
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:31 pmYeah, I don’t think they can do much for dry lips, unfortunately.
Sally.
February 17, 2016 at 12:46 amAhh that’s a shame that you didn’t get all you expected. I’ve never tried a lip mask before, I want to try one just for the laughs actually. My lips are quite dry most of the time so I’ve always got an emergency lip balm with me!
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:31 pmTry not to laugh while you have it on, though! 😉
Paula
February 17, 2016 at 1:57 amI haven’t tried any products like these lip masks, but I’m not surprised that these weren’t very impressive. I just think that the idea of these is a bit of a gimmick.
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:34 pmYeah, I agree, but I did find them fun to use!
Lupe
February 17, 2016 at 2:04 amThese seem interesting! Aw, I was hoping for a plumping effect.
Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:35 pmNo plumping effect, sorry!
Rachel Holliday
February 17, 2016 at 6:09 amThey sound like a really great replenishing product! I’d love them to bring out a plumping version of this though 🙂
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:35 pmThat would be cool!
whitney
February 17, 2016 at 7:00 amI was wondering about these…my lips are no joke..literally peeling off my face! I’ll skip these then, thanks for the review!
Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:36 pmYeah, I don’t think these would help you.
Wendee Isaacs
February 17, 2016 at 9:53 amI’ve never tried any lip mask before but I’ld love to give this a try. Although I doubt I’ll get some here.
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:37 pmThey’re fun but pretty useless, so you’re not missing much!
Emma
February 17, 2016 at 10:34 amGreat post dear,
thanks for sharing.
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:37 pmYou’re welcome.
Rosanna
February 17, 2016 at 12:45 pmWow, what an interesting idea, I always use lip scrubs but might have to pick up some of these next time I’m abroad!!
Have a lovely day 🙂
Rosanna x
Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:38 pmLip scrubs are definitely more effective.
Layla
February 17, 2016 at 1:10 pmOooh this looks lovely!! Got to love a bit of a Sephora! 🙂
Layla xx
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:39 pmNot their best product, though!
Kelly
February 17, 2016 at 3:46 pmWow how interesting! I’ve not even heard of “lip patches” prior to reading this review.. And from the sounds of it.. It seems like this is something that Sephora has successfully marketed and made money off of.. What do you suggest as best for moisturizing and exfoliating lip everyday? This sounds like a practice I definitely want to take up!
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:41 pmTo exfoliate I simply use my toothbrush and to moisturize I really like Nuxe Rêve de Miel lip balm.
Clare
February 17, 2016 at 4:08 pmI’ve never tried a lip mask before.. Sounds a little strange haha!
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:41 pmIt definitely is!
taislany
February 17, 2016 at 4:21 pmI’d never seen these masks, so cool! Thanks for sharing
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:41 pmYou’re welcome!
Dora Toubanaki
February 17, 2016 at 4:54 pmLip mask?! Way to treat yourself!! Loving it!
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:42 pmI’m glad you like it!
Lulle
February 17, 2016 at 8:35 pmI’ve tried lip mask made of thick hydrogel that I bought at an Asian store, and while it was fun, I didn’t think it did much for my lips. I like sheet masks for the face a lot, but I think my lips need greasy stuff, so unless a lip mask contains a lot of nourishing oils or butters, they’re unlikely to have any lasting effect.
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:47 pmSomeone should totally make oily lip masks, if there aren’t any already!
Alina
February 17, 2016 at 9:42 pmI haven’t tried lip patches before and if they gave you a better result I would definitely be eager to try them. I always suffer with dry lips so I would be looking for something that provided longer lasting results x
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:49 pmYeah, unfortunately, these don’t really help with dryness much!
Heather Lisa Noire
February 18, 2016 at 1:52 amA lip mask looks interesting in theory but I have to agree with what you say about a lip balm doing the same thing and possibly even better. Some primers don’t even do the lips justice unlike a balm can. Loved your review though and hope you had a lovely Valentines Day 🙂 http://www.bauchlefashion.com
Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:49 pmThank you, Heather! 🙂
husna favaz
February 18, 2016 at 7:24 amI was planning to purchase the mask this weekend! Thanks to your review, I don’t have to, now. Or maybe I will buy just one or two to experience the fun part 😛 I loved the picture of you with the mask on. Its so funny 😀
Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:50 pmGlad to be of service! 😉
Gyudy
February 18, 2016 at 11:47 amThey sound pretty useless and something I’d try just to see how it works! Thank you for the review, at least I know I can skip them 😉 xx
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:50 pmHaha, yeah, they’re definitely not life-changing!
Joice J
February 18, 2016 at 12:34 pmI haven’t try lip mask before and upon reading your review, I don’t think I even want to try, hehehe… Great post dear!
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:51 pmThank you, Joice! 🙂
yuliya
February 18, 2016 at 3:40 pmOh, they look like so much fun!
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:51 pmThey are pretty fun!
Soumya Midhun
February 18, 2016 at 4:49 pmI totally love the picture of you with that mask Carol! I am a lip balm and extra virgin coconut oil kinda girl so nah not buying it. i totally love how honest you are 🙂 Lotsa love from Dubai 🙂
Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:54 pmI am a lip balm kinda girl too, can’t live without it!
Lily Widjaja
February 18, 2016 at 4:50 pmI always love Sephora stuffs
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:55 pmAwesome!
Danielle Beautyblog
February 18, 2016 at 7:52 pmThese look like fun but sound a little gimmicky and I think I’d prefer to use a longer lasting balm! I’m already forever reapplying lip balm!
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:55 pmI can’t live without lip balm either!
Simera
February 18, 2016 at 8:09 pmThese looks very interesting. They seem like they would be fun to try out.
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:56 pmThey are!
Carina
February 18, 2016 at 9:55 pmEven though they weren’t amazing, I think they look so funny! Thanks for sharing!
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:56 pmMy pleasure! 😉
Becca
February 18, 2016 at 10:43 pmWow never heard of a lip mask – I’m intrigued! I’m also impressed that you exfoliate your lips every day.. I must get on that!
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Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:57 pmI just use my toothbrush after brushing my teeth in the morning. It makes all the difference, though!
Imogen
February 19, 2016 at 3:32 amI haven’t heard of this post, interesting to read
Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:57 pmGood to hear!
Lisa @ Midwest Glam
February 19, 2016 at 6:40 amIt’s too bad that it wasn’t what you were hoping for. But at least it was fun to experiment with.
Carol in a
February 20, 2016 at 11:59 pmYeah, and at least, coming in single-use sachets, it didn’t break the bank!
Maireem
February 19, 2016 at 7:12 amI did not know they sold anything like this! So cool 😛 -Maireem
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Carol in a
February 21, 2016 at 12:00 amThese from Sephora are brand new!
Bloggerissa
February 19, 2016 at 11:41 amI never tried a lip mask before, I usually just stick to my lip butters 🙂 But it seems interesting. Too bad it was disappointing, as I know Sephora products are not exactly cheap 🙂
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Carol in a
February 21, 2016 at 12:01 amWell, considering I only bought these two I didn’t spend too much (they were €3.90 each), luckily!
Beth
February 19, 2016 at 1:02 pmThanks so much for this review. I’ve really been wanting to try a lip mask, but I can’t decide which one. You have certainly narrowed my choices in a very good way. I think that Laneige makes a lip mask and I’m quite fond of their products. Thanks again!
xo
Beth
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Carol in a
February 21, 2016 at 12:02 amIf you do try the Laneige one, I’d love to hear how you liked it!
H A Parker
February 19, 2016 at 1:21 pmI have never heard of lip masks, until reading your post Carol! The look like they would hydrate the lips really well, so it’s a shame they didn’t really deliver. Hopefully another brand will come along with a life changing lip mask though. As I am always on the look out for lip soothing products in the Winter.
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Carol in a
February 21, 2016 at 12:03 amOnly the latest and greatest on Carol in a Page, LOL! 😛
Swathi
February 19, 2016 at 4:49 pmAhh bummer. I was super excited looking at the title. Still would love to try them once, for fun 🙂 Lovely review
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Carol in a
February 21, 2016 at 12:04 amIt won’t hurt to try them once!
KaSonndra
February 19, 2016 at 6:32 pmSee I’m so glad I read this post before trying out a lip mask. Sephora has this hypnotic hold over me that makes me want to buy whatever new goodies shoved my way. I’ll keep watching out for other alternatives you might post.
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Carol in a
February 21, 2016 at 12:05 amI think Sephora has that hypnotic hold on many of us!!!
Chaste & Beautiful
February 19, 2016 at 10:29 pmJust today, I did a review on lip tattoos and now this, too bad you weren’t impressed. I agree that a lip balm is better than this. This lip mask trend is going on a long way! Great post!
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Carol in a
February 21, 2016 at 12:05 amThank you!
Gabrielle
February 19, 2016 at 10:48 pmI’m genuinely so intrigued by this as I’ve never tried a lip mask before! What a pity you weren’t impressed by these, I hope you come across some better performing ones soon! 🙂
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Carol in a
February 21, 2016 at 12:06 amI was the same, I just wanted to try them because I had never tried anything like them before!
Alyssa Monique Bustillo
February 20, 2016 at 11:52 amThis review is on point!
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Carol in a
February 21, 2016 at 12:07 amThank you!
Perkymegs
February 20, 2016 at 8:01 pmLooks so interesting. These will be fun to try 🙂
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Carol in a
February 21, 2016 at 12:07 amThat’s for sure!
Bernadette
February 26, 2016 at 11:54 amGreat post, that product sounds awesome.
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Lulinaiem Sakura Viet Nam
August 16, 2016 at 5:47 amThey look so amazing! Love it ^^ Great review xx