Korean Beauty Products Review: Carenel Sleeping Lip Mask Lime Version

My last review was about Innisfree Green Tea Seed Cream and the other reviews I did in this series were all about facial care. This time, it's about Carenel Sleeping Lip Mask in lime flavor. The other variety is berry, which I think would have been better for me. Unfortunately, it was sold out so I could not buy it.

Unlike the other products in my previous reviews, this one is not a sample even though it is so small. But 5 grams can be a lot even if you use it daily.

Who is it for?

If you have dry, chapped lips, this may be the product you are looking for.

Is it good?

There are two reasons why I bought this sleeping lip mask. One, I thought it would make my lips look pinkish so I do not have to wear lipstick or balm or anything. Two, I just like the idea of sleeping masks. And even better that it is for the lips.

When I tried it though, I was not really impressed with the effects. Maybe because I don't really have chapped lips. I don't plan to use it often because it doesn't really have an effect on me. I love the smell though. It has a true lime smell and I like how it makes my lips feel moist. Overall, I don't think it is impressive like the what other reviewers say. I was disappointed because I thought it would help make my lips look pinkish, but it is not the product's fault. I did not read the description thoroughly. My bad.

Will I buy it again?

I don't think I will repurchase. I don't know but it seems like a Laneige copycat. Even the packaging looks so similar. I even thought they're the same. I don't research on these products unless I really like them or want to know the how-tos so I'm not sure if they are affiliated with each other. If they are not, shame on the copycat. I don't know which copied which though.

Where did I buy it?

I bought the product from the Shopee shop above: jaimmietan. I bought it with the Carenel Water Sleeping Mask, which I will also review when I start using it. Together, they are priced at P150, which I think is more affordable. I loved my shopping experience with the shop above. Compared to others, it had more affordable products. For example, here at Beauty MNL, this Carenel product was P140. You're just P10 away from getting the water sleeping mask. I highly recommend buying at the said Shopee store. And no, I am not affiliated with them.

Tips for Using

If you will buy this product, here are my tips for you:

• Apply generously. 5 grams is a lot for a lip mask so even if you use it nightly, you will still have more left. Probably good for three months of use even for nightly users.
• Use every week or twice a week. Unless you have really bad chapped lips, I don't think you need to apply this every night.
• Use before sleeping. Exactly before sleeping. If you will apply it before going to bed, you might have to drink water or even have some midnight snacks. If you do, you will have to reapply. Also, it makes the water taste weird LOL.
• You can use your finger. I don't know about you but I think applying it with a Q-tip is weird. Be sure you wash your hands well though.

Does it work?

I believe this product does its job for getting rid of dry, chapped lips. My daughter had chapped lips and I let her use it. With just one use, her dry lips were gone, so I guess it is effective.

It has natural ingredients so it is safe to use for everyone, except for babies i guess. My daughter is almost four years old next month and it works great. She used it twice already. I also have a one-year-old baby but I would never let her use it. I don't think they get dry lips anyway.