My lips get very dry during the winter, so I started using the lip oil right away. However, the mask intimidated me. The huge, red, lip-shaped sheet of gel came in a flat silver Mylar package, and had a little bit of liquid bubbling around it:
The mask sat on my vanity for several days, then I moved it to the drawer when I cleaned. I took it out a couple of times, but in the end always put it back away. The other day I took a close look at the back of the package and read that the mask was enriched with vitamin E to moisturize and nourish my lips. Right now my lips need all the moisturizing they could get, so I decided to try the mask out.
The directions sounded easy enough...remove mask from pouch / apply to lips / let set for 10-15 minutes / remove from lips / discard. My adventure didn't start out smoothly, though. When I opened the package the extra liquid dumped all over the countertop, and I had to stop and clean it up before I continued. Once everything was shipshape I picked the lips up and slapped them on my mouth.
I expected the mask to cling on, but within seconds it started falling off. I had to continually press it down to keep it in place, which got easier when I laid down on the couch. The mask was much larger than my mouth, and felt like a piece of wet seaweed on my lips. I didn't dare to look at myself, but I suspect the view was pretty foolish. There was a slit in the middle of the lips, which let me more my own lips around a little bit, but it also made me feel like the lip surface closest to my mouth wasn't getting the attention and moisturizing it deserved. I spent the whole time fiddling with the mask, and was happy when the ten minutes was up.
After I threw the mask away I examined my lips in the bathroom mirror. They looked the same, but felt a lot smoother. That smooth feeling lasted for a couple of hours, then I was back to applying lip balm on a regular basis.
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oh well you gave it a try! I use lip balm all winter.
ReplyDeleteI use lip balm year round, but even more so in the winter.
DeleteThat's even scary looking. Good job going after it.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Deletefunny looking! Most days just normal lipstick is enough here; some Chapstick if it's windy and I'm going to be outside for any length of time (which is rare.)
ReplyDeleteSomeone told me that the more you use lip balm the more you need it. Based on how many times a day I'm applying it to my lips I'd say that's true.
DeleteI've tried some of those masks with similar experiences.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know I’m not the only one.
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