It wasn’t until two days later that I needed any lip balm, and a few days after that that I felt the need to mask again. I typically reach for my balm every few hours once the moisturizing effect wears off. Without looking or feeling greasy, my lips simply felt hydrated to the point that I didn’t even think about them. My lips felt moist and refreshed right after I removed it (careful not to wipe any of it off), but even more impressive was that after hours of exploring Tokyo the following day, I realized I didn’t reach for my lip balm once. Thicker than a typical sheet mask, it has the same wet-feeling consistency where you can imagine the ingredients seeping into your skin or, in this case, lips. Slap it over your mouth - it does completely cover it, so save the mask for a time when you don’t plan on talking or eating - and wait 10 to 15 minutes. It’s literally a sheet mask, only for your lips.

While there aren’t any English instructions on the package, using the mask, which is shaped like an oversize pair of lips, is pretty self-explanatory. So when I spotted the plump and glossy lips on the Choosy mask packaging - and the all-star moisturizers (vitamin E, collagen, and hyaluronic acid) listed on the back - I knew it had to be part of my haul. I packed my everyday favorite balm, but even multiple daily applications couldn’t alleviate the dryness. But the best, and most immediately useful, product I purchased was this moisturizing lip mask.Īs expected, the 14-hour transpacific flight left my lips parched and cracked. I picked up a mix of novelty products ( Pokémon face masks), old favorites for way cheaper than I could find in the States ( Baby Foot), and some creams and oils whose purposes I’m only somewhat sure of thanks to the language barrier. Along with eating my weight in sushi and visiting cat cafés, shopping for beauty products topped my list of things to do on my recent trip to Japan. Water, glycerin (humectant – skin identical ingredient), butylene glycol (humectant), locust bean gum (thickener), xanthan gum (thickener), grape seed oil (possesses regenerative and restructuring qualities), allantoin (skin conditioning/protecting), lactate (lactic acid? – emollient), methylparaben (preservative), carrageenan (thickening agent with water binding properties), hydrolyzed collagen (water binding agent), peach fruit extract (skin conditioning), pomegranate fruit extract (skin conditioning), honey extract (anti-oxidant/anti-inflammatory), roveshbruberry fruit extract (no idea!), jojoba seed oil (skin repairing), β-glucan (anti-irritant/anti-oxidant), kabex (no idea!), PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil (emollient), phenoxyethanol (preservative), polyglutamic acid (skin conditioning), ferric oxide (colouring agent), NIACINAMIDE (Vitamin B3 – multiple skin benefits), Pantothenic acid (enhances appearance), ascorubillin acid (absorbic acid? Vitamic C – anti-oxidant), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E – anti-oxidant), Pyridoxine HCI (Vitamin B6 – skin conditioning), maltodextrin (binding agent), silica (absorbing agent), octennircohaq starch sodium (no idea!), fragrance, EDTA-2Na (chelating agent), ceramide 3 (moisturising), hyaluronic acid (skin identical/skin repairing). This lip mask is a product of Japan Pure Smile and has been produced to the highest quality.

Your lip is pumped with moisture just after 1 use. Use it for 5 – 30 mins to greatly reduce fine lines and leave your lip moisturized. If there are any dry patches, they will all disappear.Ĭontains Vitamin E, Collagen & Hayluronic Acid.

It’s not sticky nor slimy, but it can move around so try not to prod or poke the mask.Īfter usage, the lips will feel more hydrated deep down below the skin, not just on the surface. This lip mask stays on skin for a long time compared to a cotton sheet mask. Not only does this ensure decent hydration, but it also means that this mask does not fall off. The Choosy Lip Mask is a large gel-like mask that covers not only your lips, but also adheres to the skin around your mouth.

Choosy lip mask