Beauty Editors Agree: These Are the 8 Best Lip Masks for Smooth, Hydrated, and Soft Lips
Time to kiss those chapped lips goodbye.
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I have a confession: I’m borderline obsessed with lip masks. There’s always one at my bedside, a bunch on my desk, and I don't even want to know how many I have buried in my work bag. While I love a good lip balm or a swipe of a lip gloss, nothing truly hydrates my lips the way a moisture-filled lip mask does—whether I’m leaving it on for a quick midday rescue or letting it work overnight. There’s just something about that soft, plump, fully moisturized feeling that no other lip product can replicate.
Lip masks are a year-round beauty essential. In the dead of winter, they protect against the freezing temps that leave lips dry and cracked in minutes. Come summer, they’re equally crucial for protecting lips from the sun and heat, which can drain moisture just as quickly. Packed with nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and botanical extracts, these masks keep your lips soft, smooth, and plump for hours.
We tested and reviewed dozens of formulas to find the best lip masks on the market. From luxe, anti-aging options to budget-friendly, hydration-packed picks, these are the masks that keep our lips soft, smooth, and moisturized throughout the day.
Why we love it: Gisou’s Honey Glaze Collagen Therapy Lip Mask is a seriously nourishing treat that hydrates and smooths lips with a glossy finish. Infused with the brands signature Mirsalehi honey as well as collagen actives and hyaluronic acid, it strengthens the lip barrier and locks in moisture for hours.
One Cosmo editor says: "The OG Gisou Lip Oil is my ride or die lip product, so I had high hopes for this lip mask. After just one use, it left my lips soft and supple. The honeycomb packaging is also adorable— I have the jar sitting on my nightstand right now."—JASMINE HYMAN, ASSISTANT BEAUTY EDITOR
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| Key ingredients | Mirsalehi honey and bee garden oil blend, hyaluronic acid, collagen actives |
Why we love it: The convenient tube packaging makes this Tula lip mask perfect for on-the-go use—just toss it in your bag and apply it whenever. It earned a Cosmo Holy Grail Award for its ability to keep lips soft and hydrated day or night (more on that below).
One Cosmo editor says: "“If your lips need a little extra TLC, Tula’s lip mask is your fix. I’ve been putting it on before bed and wake up to lips that are smooth, soft, and plump. I’m pretty picky about texture, and this walks the line perfectly by being thick and substantial without feeling sticky.” —ALEXANDRA WHITTAKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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| Key ingredients | Peptides, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E |
Why we love it: Like an overnight face mask, but for your lips, this viral mask from K-beauty brand Laneige smooths and hydrates so you can wake up to super soft lips in the morning. It comes in a bunch of different flavors, and uses shea butter, coconut oil, and hyaluronic acid to deliver moisture as you wear it.
One Cosmo editor says: "This is the lip mask that pretty much kickstarted the entire lip mask movement. I've been using the TikTok-famous formula for years (what can I say, I'm easily influenced), and it leaves me with the softest lips whenever I swipe it on. My personal favorite is the hot chocolate version that leaves my lips with a tinted cocoa hue."—JH
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| Key ingredients | Coconut oil, shea butter, and murumuru seed butter |
Why we love it: There’s a reason the Tatcha Kissu Lip Mask sold out ridiculously fast when it first launched—it took the expectations for a hydrating lip mask to a whole new level. The jelly-like consistency feels refreshing on your lips, while the Japanese peach and rose extracts work to repair dry and damaged lips.
One Cosmo editor says: "I have this lip mask sitting at my desk and once I apply it, my lips stay glassy and hydrated for the rest of the day. I love the luxe applicator and that the formula leaves a shiny finish, without being sticky."—JH
| Key ingredients | Peach extract, rose extract, peptides |
Why we love it: This balm-meets-mask hybrid deeply hydrates and nourishes with propolis extract (a bee-derived ingredient known for its soothing properties) and Manuka honey, while strengthening lips with ceramides and peptides. Plus, the twist cap dispenses just the right amount of product, keeping the jar clean and mess-free—unlike other lip masks that require a spatula or digging in with your fingers.
One Cosmo editor says: "I've been patiently waiting for CNP Labratory's lip mask to launch in the U.S. since I tested it in Seoul last fall. I have one of these baby jars in every room of my house because it's so freaking hydrating but not heavy or sticky on my lips. My go-to is the O.G. honey scent, but the other flavors are great too (mojito is underrated and delicious)."—BETH GILLETTE, BEAUTY EDITOR
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| Key ingredients | Manuka honey, propolis extract, peptides, shea butter |
Why we love it: FEMMUE’s Lip Sleeping Mask sinks into the lips with a cooling minty sensation while deeply hydrating and helping repair dryness. Infused with soothing eucalyptus and hydrating squalane, it delivers serious moisture and a refreshing finish that leaves your mouth softer and smoother overnight or whenever you need an intense boost of hydration.
One Cosmo editor says: "Whenever I have overly-chapped lips that feel like they're burning, I love applying this minty lip mask to cool them down and relieve the urge to pick or lick them (we've all been there). It revitalizes my lips by making them soft and plump without any stinging or irritation."—JH
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| Key ingredients | Squalane, fatty acids, and eucalyptus |
Why we love it: If you take your skincare routine very seriously (as you should) and want to splurge on a luxury lip mask, this one from RéVive is la crème de la crème. It’s packed with collagen-boosting peptides to help smooth fine lines, lactic acid to gently exfoliate, and shea butter and coconut oil for tons of long-lasting moisture.
One Cosmo editor says: "I hate that I love a $75 lip mask, but it's just so good. I slather it on my lips before bed and, without fail, wake up to smooth, plump, and hydrating lips in the morning." —LAUREN BALSAMO, BEAUTY DIRECTOR
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| Key ingredients | Peptides, lactic acid, pineapple enzymes, shea butter, coconut oil |
Why we love it: It’s no surprise that e.l.f. makes an affordable lip mask, and this one delivers luxury-level hydration, totaling to less than $10 for all your chapped-lip woes.
One Cosmo editor says: "I tried this mask for the first time last year while on a ski trip, and it was an absolute game-changer to have with me throughout frigid winds and temps. It's loaded with hyaluronic acid and squalane to keep dryness at bay and is buttery soft upon application."—JH
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| Key ingredients | Hyaluronic acid, castor seed oil, squalane |
How do you apply a lip mask?
You can apply a lip mask with your fingers, a small spatula, or right from the tube. Use it every day or anytime your lips are feeling extra dry, chapped, or in desperate need of a moisture boost.
Slathering on a generous layer before bed will help you wake up with lips that are soft and hydrated. The nightly step goes a long way, and honestly, it feels like giving your lips their own mini spa treatment before bed.
What to look for in a lip mask:
Ingredients:
When shopping for a lip mask, look for deeply hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, squalane, ceramides, coconut oil, and shea butter. These powerhouses lock in moisture, soften dryness, and leave lips smooth for hours on end.
Packaging:
Some lip masks come in convenient tubes, while others feature twist-up designs. But most formulas are housed in jar designs that include a spatula for mess-free application. Most lip mask packaging is on the smaller side (but the formula is mighty and concentrated), making them perfect for tossing in your bag or keeping one—or several—on your nightstand.
Why Trust Cosmopolitan?
Jasmine Hyman is the assistant beauty editor at Cosmo who writes about all things skincare and makeup. She tested just about every lip mask on the market for her dry lips, and also tapped the rest of Cosmopolitan's beauty team for their favorite lip mask recommendations.
Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
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