12 Dermatologist-Approved Lip Masks That Will Soothe Dryness, Cracks, and Flakes

When you're choosing a lip mask, look for ingredients such as oils, vitamin E, and glycerin, says Erum Ilyas, MD, a board-certified dermatologist. “This Nooni mask works well overnight to really make the lips feel supple," she adds.

There's a reason this lip mask has over 11,000 five-star reviews—it contains coconut oil, shea butter, and murumuru seed butter, which are all deeply hydrating and nourishing. The texture is buttery and smooth—not sticky or tacky.

Lipstick is a staple in most beauty bags, but that swipe of color can be extremely drying. “This lip mask is particularly good for those who wear long-lasting lipstick because the ccoconut oil and mango provide extra moisture,” says Howard Sobel, MD, a New York–based dermatologist.

When cost isn’t a concern, Susan Bard, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York, says this two-part system is worth the investment. “Loaded with hyaluronic acid, it helps intensely moisturize, condition, and plump lips, as well as reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the lips.”

If you have five minutes to spare, these lip masks provide deep hydration, thanks to niacinamide, peptides, and green tea extract, which deliver a concentrated dose of healing antioxidants, says Anna Guanche, MD, a board-certified dermatologist.

Soft and juicy lips are almost guaranteed after using this lip mask made with a pomegranate jojoba oil complex that visibly plumps and pomegranate sterols that help retain moisture.

This overnight mask contains sugar to prevent moisture loss, berry wax to condition, and hyaluronic filling spheres to attract and hold onto moisture.

Peptides in this formula work overtime to ward off fine lines while shea butter helps reduce dryness. It's available in delicious nostalgic flavors, like watermelon and salted caramel, along with an unscented option. The best part is the glossy finish that makes lips look plump without feeling sticky.

Made by one of the premier lip balm brands, this nourishing mask is formulated with soothing sweet almond oil. It’s a great quick fix but an even better preventive treatment—especially during the harsh winter months, says Mona Gohara, MD, a Connecticut-based dermatologist

Though not quite a lip mask, this drugstore treatment is the ultimate standby. Keep it in your purse for a short-term option whenever you need it. “Purified petrolatum forms a protective seal over the surface of the skin, while lanolin helps hydrate and smooth rough skin,” says Joshua Zeichner, MD, board-certified dermatologist. “Together they can moisturize the lips and protect them from the cold weather and dryness.”

Get rid of dryness along with fine lines and flakes with this buttery-smooth mask. It's made with evening primrose, Abyssinian, and jojoba oils. It also comes with a cooling applicator.

You know when your lips hurt from being so dry and chapped? Well, this formula contains soothing chamomile, nourishing jojoba oil, and repairing lipids to rejuvenate lips in need.