Laneige
Origin: South Korea
Known for: Water-based hydration, Lip Sleeping Mask, Cream Skin
The Story Behind Laneige
Laneige, a subsidiary of Amorepacific, takes its name from the French word for 'snow' (la neige), symbolizing pure, crystalline moisture. Founded in 1994, Laneige pioneered 'Water Science' — a research-driven approach to hydration that powers their bestselling Cream Skin Refiner and Water Sleeping Mask. While Korean skincare has always emphasized moisture, Laneige made it their entire identity, creating lightweight yet deeply hydrating formulas that feel like drinking water for your skin. Their Lip Sleeping Mask became a cultural phenomenon beyond K-beauty circles, loved by everyone from beauty editors to teenagers. Laneige proves that sometimes the simplest concept — hydration — is the most transformative.
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Laneige FAQ
What is Laneige Cream Skin? ▾
Cream Skin Refiner is a toner-meets-moisturizer hybrid infused with white leaf tea water. It delivers the deep hydration of a cream in the lightweight texture of a toner, making it perfect for layering or as a one-step hydrator for lazy days.
Is Laneige Water Sleeping Mask a moisturizer? ▾
It functions as an overnight sleeping pack — apply it as the last step of your nighttime routine. It seals in moisture with hydro-ionized mineral water and Sleeping Microbiome™ technology while you sleep, so you wake up with plump, dewy skin.
Is Laneige cruelty-free? ▾
Laneige is not certified cruelty-free as their parent company Amorepacific sells in markets that may require animal testing.