I often wonder why we seldom give our lips the TLC they deserve… Just as the skin on your face and body warrants attention, so does the ultra-sensitive skin on your pucker. And for those of you who religiously follow a weekly – or biweekly – regime featuring a suitable lip scrub and mask, you’re probably blissfully unaware that your care routine lacks a peptide-powered potion.
What Are Peptides?
Peptides are chains of amino acids that penetrate your skin to lend adequate moisturisation, improve elasticity, and trigger collagen production. Peptide-infused formulations don’t solely reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles but also strengthen the skin barrier, curbing free radical damage. If a plump, supple pout is what you desire, turn to a peptide treatment for holistic lip care.
Rhode’s Peptide Lip Treatment: What’s All the Rage?
Is Hailey Bieber’s peptide-infused offering worth the TikTok hype? Well, it certainly leaves your lips deliciously glazed and plump. Besides keeping your pucker super-moisturised throughout the day, this award-winning product doubles as a powerful overnight mask to give you soft, supple skin as you wake up. The four flattering shades can be applied as is or layered with another formula of your liking for a glossy, occlusive film on the lips. But if you’re on a tight budget, perhaps you’d want to invest in a more reasonably priced peptide balm at first. Scroll on to skim through our thoughtfully curated selection of peptide lip treatments – some of which I personally swear by.
Hyphen Vitamin-Infused Peptide Lip Balm
This peptide offering has got Kriti Sanon’s seal of approval. Available in vanilla and peach flavours, the Hyphen Peptide Lip Balm locks in moisture for up to 24 hours, repairing your skin barrier and moisturising dehydrated lips. As per a consumer study, 90% of users reported lip softness, while 96% reported nourishment and ample hydration.
Charlotte Tilbury Hyaluronic Happikiss
Imbued with hyaluronic acid, C-peptide, and passion fruit butter, this luxe gloss balm gives you an ultra-hydrated and plump pucker. Boasting sustainably sourced ingredients that lend high shine with medium coverage, Charlotte Tilbury’s Hyaluronic Happikiss is nourishing and conditioning, gliding on like butter for a dewy finish.
Nudestix Hydra-Peptide Lip Butter
Featuring a potent amalgamation of shea butter, avocado butter, and peptides, the Nudestix Hydra-Peptide Lip Barrier promises plump, luscious lips that are soft to the touch and adequately moisturised. Tripeptides Pal-KMO2K facilitate the production of hyaluronic acid and promote collagen synthesis to maximise lip fullness and improve hydration.
Dot & Key Barrier Repair Ceramide + Peptide Lip Balm
Humbly priced at INR 295, the Dot & Key Barrier Repair Ceramide + Peptide Lip Balm doesn’t solely repair your skin barrier and intensify moisturisation but also shields your lips from UV exposure. Besides, 98% of consumers claimed that it keeps dryness at bay and heals flakiness within a week. Boasting five essential ceramides, peptides, and avocado and shea butter, this one’s an absolute winner.
Laneige Lip Treatment Balm
A piña colada-scented lip balm formulated with coconut oil, peptide, and adenosine, this South Korean offering delivers a quick cooling sensation for an instantly moisturised, plump pucker. The luscious Laneige Lip Treatment Balm also comes with an applicator for seamless use. Fuller, smoother lips on your wishlist? Add to your cart before you miss out.
Dew It Fox's Plump & Glow Lip Peptide Duo
A potent concoction of ceramides, peptides, squalene, hyaluronic acid, and coconut oil, achieve pillowy-soft lips with Fox’s Dew It Plump & Glow Lip Peptide Duo The non-sticky, lightweight formula is ideal for everyday use, worn during the day for a high shine effect, or overnight as a peptide lip rejuvenation treatment.
Earth Rhythm Peptides Lip Masque Intensive Plumping Treatment
An ultra-nourishing formula that doubles as a lip balm, Earth Rhythm’s Intensive Plumping features peptides and castor oil to fade away pigmentation while locking in moisture and healing chapped lips. Dermatologically tested, fragrance-free, and cruelty-free, apply a generous dollop before heading to bed – and wake up to luscious, smooth lips.
