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ELLE Edit: 12 Lip Masks For The Plumpest Pout Ever

Wave chapped lips goodbye.

By ELLE Beauty Team
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Elle UK

Wet weather and frosty temperatures have officially landed, and don't we know it. Winter skin is no joke and diminishing forecasts finally have us pushing lightweight gels and refreshing mists to the back of the shelves. Instead, we're now reaching for deeply nourishing, comfort blanket formulas to bring our dry, chapped and compromised skin back to life.

One feature that always seems to take a hit when the temperature drops is our lips. And while lip balms remains a staple in our beauty bags all year round, now is the perfect time to level up to a lip mask for an even more intense hit of hydration.

'Lip masks are a great way to instantly nourish and hydrate the lips and can help to improve the skin texture and reduce fine lines around the mouth overtime,' says Cher Webb, bareMinerals Make-up Artist Ambassador. 'There are lots of different lip masks available and all with different ingredients and benefits, some that work within 5-10 minutes which is great for a quick pre-make-up boost, especially when you're wearing a bright lip.

'Go for lanolin based masks that also contain hyaluronic acid and also collagen for the best plumping results and optimum hydration', Webb continues. 'Apply your lip mask before bed and let the key ingredients work their magic while you sleep! This is the perfect time for your lips to heal and repair.'

Whether you're looking for an overnight revival, a lightweight leave-on or a quick-and-easy treatment to prep your lips before make-up, these are the best lip masks for a smooth and softened pout.

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Then I Met You Honey Dew Lip Mask

Honey Dew Lip Mask

Then I Met You Honey Dew Lip Mask

£22 at Cult Beauty

This chic blue tube is hard to lose – and thank god because you wouldn’t want to. Inspired by the Korean concept of ‘Jeong’ that means paying deep attention to specific things that frustrate, the Honey Dew balm is the ultimate multitasker to reset your lips as the autumn chill comes in. Wear in the day for a hydrating balm with a glossy feel, and at night for a deep treatment.

Sweet Chef Sugarcane + Vitamin E Lip Sleeping Mask

Sugarcane + Vitamin E Lip Sleeping Mask

Sweet Chef Sugarcane + Vitamin E Lip Sleeping Mask

We all know how crucial those treasured hours of beauty sleep are – for your skin, hair, nails and, of course, lips. This Sugarcane mask by Sweet Chef contains Vitamin E to nourish and hydrate, and the AHAs in the Sugarcane exfoliate any dry skin. Great for this time of year for when we're constantly complaining about parched lips.

Milk Makeup Melatonin Overnight Lip Mask

Melatonin Overnight Lip Mask

Milk Makeup Melatonin Overnight Lip Mask

This overnight lip mask from Milk Makeup is really berry good... and no wonder, it’s packed full of berries: blueberry, blackberry, goji and even acai. Like a smoothie for your lips that gives antioxidant protection, it'll plump and hydrate delivering your softest lips yet.

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Ilia Lip Wrap Hydrating Lip Mask

Lip Wrap Hydrating Lip Mask

Ilia Lip Wrap Hydrating Lip Mask

Like a restorative facial but for your lips, this little pot works wonders. First, papaya enzymes exfoliate any dry patches away, before hyaluronic acid plumps and moisturises. Use both morning and night for a smooth, refreshed pout. It’s the perfect base for a flawless matte lipstick too.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Lip Sleeping Mask

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

A cult classic for a reason, this scrumptious vanilla scented mask is like dessert for your lips, helping to soothe them overnight so you wake up and don’t even need to use lip balm. Genius.

Kiehl's Buttermask for Lips

Buttermask for Lips

Kiehl's Buttermask for Lips

The most delicious sounding lip mask ever, we'll be super impressed if you manage not to eat even a little bit. Apply before going to sleep, leave on overnight to let the coconut oil and wild mango butter do its work and wake up to a chap-free pout.

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Patchology Flash Patch Hydrating Lip Gels

Flash Patch Hydrating Lip Gels

Patchology Flash Patch Hydrating Lip Gels

Now 20% Off

Like a spa on speed dial, these hydrogel masks are perfect for that pre-make-up pamper session. Reviving tired-looking lips in just five minutes, each gel is infused with peptides, green tea extract and niacinamide, ideal for smoothing dry, chapped skin before lipstick.

bareMinerals Ageless Phyto-Retinol Lip Mask

Ageless Phyto-Retinol Lip Mask

bareMinerals Ageless Phyto-Retinol Lip Mask

Now 10% Off

Looking for a mask for textured lips? This radiance-enhancing balm is specifically formulated with phyto-retinol to smooth fine lines and reduce the appearance of dark spots.

Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask

The Kissu Lip Mask

Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask

Harnessing all the best characteristics of Japanese beauty, Tatcha made its name on covetable gel textures with the dewiest of finishes. This softening lip mask is no exception. With orange peel extract to counteract irritation, reparative peach extract and camellia oil to seal in moisture, this leave-on jelly treatment melts into your lips without a trace for an all-round plumper-looking pout.

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Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Recovery Lip Mask

Sugar Advanced Therapy Recovery Lip Mask

Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Recovery Lip Mask

Now 20% Off

Suitable for all skin types, this berry wax, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid formula nourishes and conditions after one single use. Apply generously before bed as an overnight mask or layer lightly throughout the day for an instant boost of nourishment as and when you need.

Patrick Ta Magic Glow Softening Lip Masque

Magic Glow Softening Lip Masque

Patrick Ta Magic Glow Softening Lip Masque

Now 20% Off

Under the monochrome magic of Patrick Ta's signature lip looks you'll find this juicy, moisture-boosting masque. With an emollient texture and glossy finish, a thin layer of this non-sticky treatment transforms lacklustre lips and perfectly preps for make-up.

StriVectin Advanced Hydration Hyaluronic Omega Moisture Lip Mask

Advanced Hydration Hyaluronic Omega Moisture Lip Mask

StriVectin Advanced Hydration Hyaluronic Omega Moisture Lip Mask

Now 20% Off

Wake up to softer lips with this luxurious overnight mask. Pairing omega-rich fatty acids with nourishing hyaluronic, simply apply this rich mask in the evening for visibly improved texture and volume by morning.

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