Brand Comparison · Skincare · 2026
Summer Fridays vs Laneige — Mask Showdown
Two cult mask brands. Summer Fridays is American-luxury; Laneige is Korean-mid-luxury. Different formulations, similar use cases.
Verdict
Laneige wins overall — for most users.
Glow's editorial team tested both brands across 12 weeks. Here's where each one wins.
Side by side
Summer Fridays vs Laneige — compared.
| Dimension | Summer Fridays | Laneige |
|---|---|---|
| Cult mask product | Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask. Multi-use overnight + hydration. |
Laneige ✓ Water Sleeping Mask + Lip Sleeping Mask. |
| Pricing | Summer Fridays $58-78 for masks. Premium positioning. |
Laneige ✓ $30-45 for masks. Better value. |
| Lip product (Sleeping Mask) | Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm. Decent but not category-leading. |
Laneige ✓ Lip Sleeping Mask is iconic, the category benchmark. |
| Brand origin | Summer Fridays American, founded by Influencer Marianna Hewitt. |
Laneige ✓ Korean, owned by Amorepacific. |
| Range | Summer Fridays 10+ products. Smaller, mask-focused. |
Laneige ✓ 30+ products. Broader skincare range. |
✓ = wins this dimension · ● = tie
Pick Summer Fridays if
When Summer Fridays wins.
Influencer-aesthetic, premium mask experience.
Pick Laneige if
When Laneige wins.
Better value, iconic Lip Sleeping Mask, broader skincare range.
Frequently asked
Common questions.
Which is better for hydration?
Laneige Water Bank line is more clinically supported.
Is Summer Fridays Jet Lag worth it?
It's a comfortable multi-use mask. Not category-leading on results, premium on experience.
Where to buy in Australia?
Both at Sephora, Mecca, Adore Beauty.
Are these cruelty-free?
Both claim to be. Verify.