5 Dupes For The Iconic Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

Once in a while, a lip product comes along that changes everything. In the 1950s, it was Revlon's Cherries in the Snow lipstick. By the 1970s, Bonne Bell Lip Smackers were in everyone's makeup bag. Today, however, the it-girl lip balm on everyone's nightstand is none other than Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, a K-beauty favorite that's captured millions of hearts (and pouts).

What makes Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask so special is its formula. It's irresistibly soft and satiny while still being ultra-hydrating and nourishing for lips. Plus, it comes in a variety of covetable flavors, from Gummy Bear and Vanilla to Mango and Pink Lemonade. The brand is also known for launching limited-edition holiday varieties, such as Peppermint and Gingersnap.

However, there's one small problem with Laneige: it's on the pricier side, at $24 for less than an ounce of product. This is roughly four times the price of other lip balms, such as Sephora's own Lip Sleeping Mask, which retails for $5 per tube. If you're trying to whittle away at your beauty budget but still want to enjoy the nightly ritual of using this luxury lip balm, don't fret. We've compiled a list of five dupes for the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, including a drugstore fave from Wet n Wild and a K-beauty powerhouse from Frudia. Now, kiss that parched pout goodbye, and prepare to be amazed at how well these dupes deliver soft, kissable lips at a fraction of Laneige's price.

Just like Laneige, Frudia is a beloved Korean skincare brand that uses botanical extracts to enhance the performance of its products. Frudia emphasizes the power of fruit in its line, and the Frudia Lip Honey Blueberry Lip Balm contains extracts of Jeju blueberry, an antioxidant-packed fruit harvested from Jeju Island in South Korea. In addition to the Blueberry Honey variety, there's also Pomegranate Honey, which has a subtle, reddish tint to its formula. The Blueberry Honey Lip Balm boasts a richer texture with up to 48 hours of lasting hydration for lips, while the Pomegranate Honey is more lightweight and contains both plumping and cooling ingredients.

Each tub of Frudia Honey Lip Balm retails for a little over $8 and contains just over a third of an ounce of product, offering substantial savings in comparison to Laneige's Lip Sleeping Mask. The Frudia Blueberry Hydrating Honey is every bit as hydrating as Laneige, though you'll want to grab the Pomegranate variety for a touch of color like Laneige's classic Berry flavor. The Frudia Lip Balm's scent is very mild, with delicate, honeyed notes emanating from each pot. "Great lip balm. Up there with Laneige ... but much cheaper," wrote one reviewer. Plus, we have to admit that we prefer Frudia Lip Balm's adorable, honeypot-shaped tub to Laneige's minimalistic design.

Have you even lived if you've never used Wet n Wild beauty products? The brand is known for producing economical alternatives to spendy drugstore items, though you have to be of a certain age to recall its legendary 99-cent lipstick display. The brand has kept up with the times in recent years, and the Wet n Wild Perfect Pout Sleeping Lip Mask has garnered plenty of attention for its similarities to Laneige.

At $4.79 per jar, Wet n Wild's Perfect Pout Sleeping Lip Mask is among the most affordable of the Laneige dupes, but its attractive price isn't its only selling point. Many beauty lovers have raved about its incredible texture and performance, which is no small feat for a modest budget buy. "I consider myself a lip balm snob, and this product blew my mind. It basically replaced my Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, and that says a lot!" one reviewer stated. 

The standard flavor for Wet n Wild's Lip Mask is Lavender, and this balm features a slightly purple tinge, but the brand has been known to launch limited-edition lip mask options in the past. Keep an eye out for this one next time you're at your local pharmacy or Ulta — you may be pleasantly surprised by what Wet n Wild's little purple jar can do for your pout.