Laneige Water Sleeping Mask 워터 슬리핑 마스크
The product that defined the sleeping-mask category outside Korea: a bouncy blue water gel applied as the last PM step, designed to sit on top of the routine and slow overnight water loss. It is a gel rather than an occlusive balm, so it works by holding humectants against skin instead of forming a heavy seal. Laneige has revised it several times.
What it is built around
Who it suits
Normal, combination and mildly dry skin that wants a hydration boost without a rich cream — oily skin often finds it the most comfortable night-time step available. Very dry or mature skin will need an actual occlusive over it or instead of it. Anyone sensitive to fragrance should skip it; the scent is deliberate and prominent.
How to use it
The final step at night, over your moisturiser, two or three times a week or nightly if your skin likes it. A thin layer is enough — a thick one mostly transfers to the pillowcase. Cleanse as usual in the morning. It is not a substitute for the moisturiser underneath it.
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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.
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