'I ditched my Laneige lip balm for a £4.50 alternative - one thing stuck with me'

When I first saw the trending on social media, I knew I had to have one. The small tub, the moisture and gloss it offered - it was marketed as a and one I added to my shopping haul immediately.

I've been careful not to use too much and have managed to make my Sleeping Lip Mask last well over six months, only using it for the special evenings when I fancy a pamper session before bed or need throughout the day. But I've found myself scraping the sides, trying to get the last dregs of the product which seems to have finally run out.

After frantically browsing a Boots store in an attempt to find a top-up, I came across a lip balm that looked incredibly similar. It was none other than .

At just £4.50, it felt wrong not to buy it and put it to the test to find out whether it matched as a cheaper alternative to the viral version.

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Lanegie Lip Sleeping Mask vs Boots Lip Sleep Mask

For those who missed the hype, the Laneige lip masks are available in eight different flavours - Taro Bubble Tea, Matcha Bubble Tea, Peach Iced Tea, Berry (Original), Gummy Bear, Sweet Candy, Vanilla and Grapefruit. They even come in adorable mini sizes for when you're travelling and have to adhere to the often annoying 100ml rule.

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It offers an "ultra-nourishing formula that encourages soft, luscious lips" and is crafted with shea butter and hyaluronic acid - making it a popular buy. You can find them in , , , and .

On the other hand, Boots' Berry Lip Sleep Mask landed in stores back in January, but has since been difficult to find as stocks sell fast. This product also has shea butter, just like Laneige, but also has moisture-rich ingredient coconut oil, for deep hydration.

My review of the Boots Berry Lip Sleep Mask

Although this should be used as a sleep lip mask, I wanted to see how my lips would fare throughout the day, so used the Boots Berry Lip Mask first thing in the morning and hoped that it would keep my lips nourished during my busy work day. I used the mini spatula provided to take a scoop of the product and applied to my lips, immediately realising that a little bit goes a long way.

I rubbed my lips together and loved how easily it melted into my lips, however, after smacking them together, I felt quite a bit of stickiness which particularly irked me. But once I removed the excess product, this went away and I was left with glossy, moisturised lips. I only reapplied lip balm later than afternoon, so can confidently say this product lasted a good six hours before reapplications. A huge win in my books.

Pros and cons of the Boots Berry Lip Sleep Mask

Pros

• Affordable at only £4.50 a pop
• Has a stronger berry scent in comparison to Lanegie's version
• A little bit goes a long way
• Comes with a mini spatula to apply the product

Cons

• Does leave a sticky residue, even when rubbed into lips
• Berry scent can be overpowering