I’m a makeup artist and my $6 lip mask from Trader Joe’s is a dupe for a pricier brand – it does double duty as a gloss

A MAKEUP artist has sparked a rush to buy a Trader Joe’s lip mask that’s strikingly similar to a popular pricey product.

She raved about being able to use the budget-friendly item as a lipgloss despite having been formulated to be a moisturizing mask.

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A Redditor raved about an affordable lip mask from Trader Joe’s (stock image)[/caption]

According to Healthline, harsh weather and a lack of self-care can make lips lack moisture and become chapped. 

Experts recommend applying lip balm with SPF 15 routinely, drinking water, and having a humidifier at home to prevent chapped lips.

If the cracking and severe dryness doesn’t improve it’s best to speak with a dermatologist. 

A beauty enthusiast took to Reddit’s Trader Joe’s forum to recommend a lip product that’s a dupe of LaNeige’s Lip Sleeping Mask.

Posting under the handle u/TDRock8, she gushed about having just bought Trader Joe’s Vanilla Lip Mask.

“This was my first time seeing this,” she said.

“It feels a little bit lighter than the LaNeige but nice and moisturizing and has a pretty amount of shine the way LaNeige does (I’m a makeup artist and even though it’s a moisturizer I often use it as a lipgloss). 

“AND the vanilla scent isn’t too strong and fake-sweet like vanilla can be sometimes.”

Many Redditors up-voted the post and revealed they’ve also tried the bargain buy.

“It’s so good! I find it just as nourishing as the Laneige version without feeling quite as heavy. A+,” one person wrote.

“I saw this in the store the other day. I will have to go back & try this,” another said.

“It gives a pretty sheen and smells great, but definitely doesn’t hydrate as an overnight lip mask like Laneige does,” a third commented.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is priced at $29 on Look Fantastic.

It has a perfect 5-star rating from delighted customers.

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One shopper said it “hydrated” their lips, while another said it also “plumps.”

Meanwhile, Trader Joe’s Vanilla Lip Mask costs just $5.99.

According to the brand, their vanilla lip mask contains shea butter, coconut oil, and vitamin E to leave lips “soft and supple.”

It has a “distinct warm” vanilla aroma and a sweet taste.

Trader Joe’s Vanilla Lip Mask costs just $5.99
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