Rire Bubble Bubble Lip Mask Review

WHAT: Rire Bubble Bubble Lip Mask
PRICE & WHERE: 350 PHP at Althea Korea

Most lip care products come in the form of sugar scrubs, sheet masks or lip balm/cream but Rire differentiates itself from the competition by introducing the Bubble Bubble Lip Mask - a special gel mask for the lips that foams up and removes dead skin cells by using bubbles instead of scrubbing.

According to Rire, the Bubble Bubble Lip Mask has three main selling points. First, rich bubbles remove dead skin to soften the lips. Second, this is a gommage peeling gel. No more scrubbing with microbeads! Third, this contains lemon extract and Vitamin C to moisturize the lips!

the box packaging it came with
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The item comes in a cheerful yellow box with all the info you need. There's the item description, usage instructions, ingredients list and manufacturer details in both Korean and English.

The lip mask itself

The mask is packaged in a 12 ml plastic pump bottle which is more or less the same size of a normal lipstick tube. I find it convenient and travel-friendly, although I think the design could be a lot better.

The product is slightly larger than a lipstick tube

Ingredients
Water, Cellulose, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Perflouoroisobutyl Ether, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Panthenol, Allantoin, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 19140, Ascorbic Acid

Aside from citric acid, the product also contains orange peel oil and fruit extracts from lemon, grapefruit and lime. These ingredients help in gently exfoliating dead skin cells and lightening pigmentation. Hyaluronic acid is also present to prevent dryness and hydrate the lips. Here's the Cosdna analysis of the ingredients. Avoid using this if you are allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients.

How to Use
(1) Take an appropriate amount and apply throughout your lips. (2) Wait 2~3 minutes until sufficient bubbles come up. (3) Once your lips bubble up, massage your lips gently. (4) Wipe off with tissue or water.

My Experience

texture of the lip mask

The lip mask has a fresh lemon scent and looks like a normal gel at first. I recommend putting some on your pointing finger and applying it to the lips immediately because it bubbles up fairly quick.

1st pic - a few seconds after application
2nd pic - two minutes later

I used two pumps to fully cover my lips. The sensation while it was forming bubbles was fun. Know that pins-and-needles feeling when your arm/leg sleeps? It kinda felt like that except the tingling is a lot more gentle and amusing. Regarding taste, better not move or you'll risk eating the bubbles! Lol. The product is definitely not for tasting since it's a bit bitter.

1st pic - the result after popping the bubbles
4th pic - results

After 3 minutes, I popped the bubbles and used the resulting "scrub" to exfoliate my lips. After a minute or two of scrubbing, I wipe it off using a paper tissue. No residue is left behind but I prefer following it up with a little bit of water to remove the bitter taste.

Results

The product removed a lot of dead skin but from my experience, there's always a patch or two of dry areas left behind whenever I use it. I have to reapply a second time to fully remove all the dead skin. I can understand why because the formula is very gentle plus there are no exfoliating beads or sugar grains to rub in. Another thing to note is that my lips felt soft from the exfoliation but the product does not add moisture. You have to apply a separate lip balm to protect and hydrate your freshly exfoliated lips.

Verdict

Personally, I prefer lip scrubs that are more abrasive so I would not be repurchasing this once it's empty. However, if you're in search of a gentle lip mask, then this product is certainly worth a try! It's quite effective in removing dead skin, it smells good and it's easy and mess-free to use.

I got my Rire Bubble Bubble Lip Mask through Althea Korea for only 350 PHP.  If you're new to the site, you can use my referral link to sign up and get an additional 200 PHP discount! If you had tried this product, feel free to tell me about your experience!

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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. The item featured is bought with my own money. This review is based on my own experience and opinions. What works for me may not work for you and vice versa.