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Vogue
3 days ago
- Health
- Vogue
The Peptide Lip Treatment Movement Is Not Slowing Down
When Hailey Bieber included the Peptide Lip Treatment as one of the debut offerings from her cosmetics label Rhode in June 2022, many underestimated not only its popularity, but also its efficacy. It was a year marked celebrity beauty launches, and a collective pessimism permeated the discourse. Few in the industry anticipated her 'one of everything good' POV to resonate so strongly, especially one buoyed by a humble lip product. Vogue's Favorite Peptide Lip Treatments This is not to say that Rhode's lip balm was the first to add peptides to its formula, but it surely was the one that popularized the trend—at a time when the ingredient was just joining the skin-care conversation. 'Peptides are short chains of amino acids that are the building blocks of proteins like collagen and elastin, which helps our skin maintain firmness and elasticity,' board-certified dermatologist Dr. Azadeh Shirazi tells Vogue. 'In skincare, peptides trick your skin into producing more of these supportive proteins. When used in lip products, peptides like palmitoyl tripeptide signal the skin to produce more collagen, leading to plumper, firmer, more hydrated lips over time.' She goes on to explain that the skin on our lips is much thinner, more delicate, and more vulnerable to environmental stressors compared to the rest of our face; so, the gentleness of peptides makes them incredibly effective at improving fine lines, dryness, and volume loss. 'Plus, they're incredibly versatile as they hydrate, smooth, and subtly plump without causing irritation,' Dr. Shirazi. That said, it's no surprise that the whole 'peptide lip treatment' trend has taken off the way it has—blending efficacy with modern, tasteful tints suited for no-makeup days or dressed up with a lip liner. 'We're living in a time where skincare meets glam,' celebrity makeup artist Lauren D'Amelio Ventre says. 'Consumers are no longer choosing between beauty and function, they want both. These formulas are working overtime to support barrier health, smooth texture, and even stimulate collagen. But yes, there's also a certain glassy, plush aesthetic that makes them totally addictive.' Best Overall: Rhode Peptide Lip Tint Rhode Peptide Lip Tint $18 RHODE Vogue's beauty shopping writer Concetta Ciarlo tests Rhode's Peptide Lip Tint. Why We Love It : A certified cult-favorite, Rhode's peptide lip tint delivers on both nourishment and tint. 'I love how it delivers both immediate moisture and long-term lip-smoothing benefits without feeling sticky,' Dr. Shirazi says. 'Lightweight but still healing,' boasts Ventre. 'This formula nails the balance of hydration and shine, great for a nighttime treatment or layered under gloss.' Go for shade Ribbon for a sheer pink (like Ciarlo, above), Espresso for a rich, chocolatey brown, or new shade Lemontini for a shimmering gold. : A certified cult-favorite, Rhode's peptide lip tint delivers on both nourishment and tint. 'I love how it delivers both immediate moisture and long-term lip-smoothing benefits without feeling sticky,' Dr. Shirazi says. 'Lightweight but still healing,' boasts Ventre. 'This formula nails the balance of hydration and shine, great for a nighttime treatment or layered under gloss.' Go for shade Ribbon for a sheer pink (like Ciarlo, above), Espresso for a rich, chocolatey brown, or new shade Lemontini for a shimmering gold. Key Ingredients : Shea butter, peptides, cupuacu, babassu : Shea butter, peptides, cupuacu, babassu Shades: 6 Best Satin-Finish: Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment $22 OLE HENRIKSEN Why We Love It : 'Packed with peptides and antioxidant-rich oils, I recommend this one for clients who need serious repair but don't want to sacrifice that fresh, juicy lip look,' Ventre says. The focus here is restoring bounce to the lips for a more visible fullness by way of the peptides, while Kokum and mango seed butter create a satiny, buttery finish that restores lips' moisture levels. A TikTok darling, don't be surprised when you're hooked on this formula. : 'Packed with peptides and antioxidant-rich oils, I recommend this one for clients who need serious repair but don't want to sacrifice that fresh, juicy lip look,' Ventre says. The focus here is restoring bounce to the lips for a more visible fullness by way of the peptides, while Kokum and mango seed butter create a satiny, buttery finish that restores lips' moisture levels. A TikTok darling, don't be surprised when you're hooked on this formula. Key Ingredients : Peptides, Kokum and mango seed butter, cloudberry oil, acai sterols : Peptides, Kokum and mango seed butter, cloudberry oil, acai sterols Shades: 6 Best Shine: Topicals Slick Salve Lip Balm Topicals Slick Salve Glossy Lip Balm $16 AMAZON Vogue's beauty shopping writer Concetta Ciarlo tests Topicals Slick Salve. Why We Love It : If you want an intensive treatment that'll last for hours without fail, look no further than the Topicals Slick Salve. I keep one tube of its cocktail of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter at my bedside and another in my purse for reapplication when needed, though its 'cling technology,' (i.e. a blend of fixing polymers) makes the need for reapplying infrequent. Absorbing quickly into lips and non-sticky, Dr. Shirazi would recommend this 'for those who have lip sensitivities or chapped lips because of the CBD and humectant properties.' : If you want an intensive treatment that'll last for hours without fail, look no further than the Topicals Slick Salve. I keep one tube of its cocktail of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter at my bedside and another in my purse for reapplication when needed, though its 'cling technology,' (i.e. a blend of fixing polymers) makes the need for reapplying infrequent. Absorbing quickly into lips and non-sticky, Dr. Shirazi would recommend this 'for those who have lip sensitivities or chapped lips because of the CBD and humectant properties.' Key Ingredients : Peptides, ceramide blend, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, castor seed oil, lysine, lanolin : Peptides, ceramide blend, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, castor seed oil, lysine, lanolin Shades: 3 Best Reparative: U Beauty The Plasma Lip Compound Why We Love It : U Beauty's Lip Compound is a favorite of Dr. Shirazi's 'due to the stem cell technology [that] deeply nourishes while subtly firming without feeling heavy.' Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin's collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration. And with a whopping 16 shades to choose from, there's a hue for any skin tone—or occasion. : U Beauty's Lip Compound is a favorite of Dr. Shirazi's 'due to the stem cell technology [that] deeply nourishes while subtly firming without feeling heavy.' Its Siren Capsule Technology, in particular, works to optimize skin's collagen for lip renewal, while a blend of peptides, ceramides, hyaluronic acid spheres, and plant extracts alleviate signs of dehydration. And with a whopping 16 shades to choose from, there's a hue for any skin tone—or occasion. Key Ingredients : Peptides, ceramides, alpha hydroxy acid, poly-hydroxy acid, shea butter, salicylic acid, beeswax : Peptides, ceramides, alpha hydroxy acid, poly-hydroxy acid, shea butter, salicylic acid, beeswax Shades: 16 Best Stick: Augustinus Bader x Sofia Coppola The Tinted Lip Balm Augustinus Bader x Sofia Coppola The Tinted Lip Balm $46 BLUEMERCURY $46 NORDSTROM Vogue's beauty shopping writer Concetta Ciarlo tests Augustinus Bader x Sofia Coppola's Tinted Lip Balm. Why We Love It : Sofia Coppola's take on Augustinus Bader's lip balm has become quite the Vogue editor favorite. Executive fashion director Libby Page is known to keep it in her bag, while beauty shopping writer Concetta Ciarlo considers it a daily work staple. 'Initially, I was pulled in by the sheer fact of the Sofia Coppola collab—yes, I did judge a book by its cover,' she muses. 'But getting down to business, this formula is so hydrating—like a buttery shea balm, plus the tints are rosy, subtle and gorg.' : Sofia Coppola's take on Augustinus Bader's lip balm has become quite the Vogue editor favorite. Executive fashion director Libby Page is known to keep it in her bag, while beauty shopping writer Concetta Ciarlo considers it a daily work staple. 'Initially, I was pulled in by the sheer fact of the Sofia Coppola collab—yes, I did judge a book by its cover,' she muses. 'But getting down to business, this formula is so hydrating—like a buttery shea balm, plus the tints are rosy, subtle and gorg.' Key Ingredients : TFC8 (a proprietary blend of vitamins, lipids, peptides), lip-plumping complex, castor seed oil, shea butter, glycerin, peptides, antioxidants including vitamin E : TFC8 (a proprietary blend of vitamins, lipids, peptides), lip-plumping complex, castor seed oil, shea butter, glycerin, peptides, antioxidants including vitamin E Shades: 3 Best Plumping: La Mer The Lip Volumizer The Lip Volumizer $90 BLUEMERCURY $90 NORDSTROM Vogue's senior beauty shopping writer Kiana Murden tests La Mer's The Lip Volumizer. Why We Love It : La Mer's The Lip Volumizer surprised me. 'This is more of a treatment than a gloss or balm—it smooths, hydrates, and plumps over time, leaving a silky, balm-like finish,' pro makeup artist Ash K. Holm previously told Vogue. I anticipated its nourishing properties (via the Miracle Broth formula La Mer is known for), apt to give my lips the TLC they desire, but I didn't expect it to deliver aesthetically, too. The shades are subtle—great for the minimalist or subtle plumping. 'I use this for VIP clients before a red carpet, hydrating, firming, and delivers that 'lit-from-within' lip glow,' Ventre adds. : La Mer's The Lip Volumizer surprised me. 'This is more of a treatment than a gloss or balm—it smooths, hydrates, and plumps over time, leaving a silky, balm-like finish,' pro makeup artist Ash K. Holm previously told Vogue. I anticipated its nourishing properties (via the Miracle Broth formula La Mer is known for), apt to give my lips the TLC they desire, but I didn't expect it to deliver aesthetically, too. The shades are subtle—great for the minimalist or subtle plumping. 'I use this for VIP clients before a red carpet, hydrating, firming, and delivers that 'lit-from-within' lip glow,' Ventre adds. Key Ingredients : Miracle Broth, hyaluronic acid, coconut oil : Miracle Broth, hyaluronic acid, coconut oil Shades: 5 Best Exfoliating: Eadem Le Couchou Peptide Lip Balm EADEM Le Chouchou Exfoliating + Softening Peptide Lip Balm $24 AMAZON $24 EADEM Why We Love It : What sets Eadem's lip balm apart from others on this list is that it gently exfoliates the list—a benefit that makes Ventre dub it a smart multitasker, ideal to create 'a smooth canvas without harsh scrubs.' The idea here is to offer three properties in one formula—exfoliating, moisturizing, and lip color—via six modern shades that impart a sheen finish. Vegan, cruelty-free, and dermatologist-tested, what's not to love? : What sets Eadem's lip balm apart from others on this list is that it gently exfoliates the list—a benefit that makes Ventre dub it a smart multitasker, ideal to create 'a smooth canvas without harsh scrubs.' The idea here is to offer three properties in one formula—exfoliating, moisturizing, and lip color—via six modern shades that impart a sheen finish. Vegan, cruelty-free, and dermatologist-tested, what's not to love? Key Ingredients : Hibiscus enzymes, lactic acid, pyruvic acid, Brazilian acai butter, African mongongo butter, moringa oil, hexapeptide, Spreadit polymer technology : Hibiscus enzymes, lactic acid, pyruvic acid, Brazilian acai butter, African mongongo butter, moringa oil, hexapeptide, Spreadit polymer technology Shades: 6 Best Buttery: Dior Addict Lip Butter Glow Vogue's beauty shopping writer Concetta Ciarlo tests Rhode's Dior's Addict Lip Glow Butter. Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter $42 NORDSTROM Vogue's beauty shopping writer tests Rhode's Peptide Lip Tint. Why We Love It : The dangling silver Dior charm isn't the only reason to covet its Addict Lip Glow Butter. Per Ventre, 'this one brings the pigment and peptide-powered hydration in one swipe.' The formula draws upon not only peptides, but ceramides and squalane—whipped into a buttery texture crafted for lasting moisture. : The dangling silver Dior charm isn't the only reason to covet its Addict Lip Glow Butter. Per Ventre, 'this one brings the pigment and peptide-powered hydration in one swipe.' The formula draws upon not only peptides, but ceramides and squalane—whipped into a buttery texture crafted for lasting moisture. Key Ingredients : Peptides, ceramides, squalane : Peptides, ceramides, squalane Shades: 5 Best Mask-Like: Farmacy Lip Smoothie Farmacy Lip Smoothie Lip Balm $22 AMAZON Why We Love It : Of all the treatments on this list, Farmacy's Lip Smoothie is the closest you'll get to a lip mask. Powered by peptides, vitamin C, and fruit extracts depending on the flavor, this has all the makings for a reparative and replenishing formula. Both our experts cite it as great for daily wear—enveloping your pout in a high-shine glossy finish that'll leave lips glistening for hours on end. : Of all the treatments on this list, Farmacy's Lip Smoothie is the closest you'll get to a lip mask. Powered by peptides, vitamin C, and fruit extracts depending on the flavor, this has all the makings for a reparative and replenishing formula. Both our experts cite it as great for daily wear—enveloping your pout in a high-shine glossy finish that'll leave lips glistening for hours on end. Key Ingredients : Peptides, vitamin C : Peptides, vitamin C Shades: 5
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
French lipstick brands on red alert after Trump tariff threats
STORY: U.S. threats of 30% tariffs on imports from the EU have left France's beauty industry reeling. Prompting questions over how much of a premium Americans will pay for the 'French touch'. In 2024, beauty exports to the U.S. from France were worth over $3.4 billion, the industry's union FEBEA said. This represented about 12% of all French exports. Perfume made up over half of the industry's overseas orders, according to the union... With one in five perfumes sold abroad bought by American customers. Anne-Marie Gabelica, founder of brand Oolution, said 30% tariffs would deprive the industry of an enormous client base. "For French cosmetics brands, exports are an essential outlet. It's not always easy to imagine but some French brands are basically only sold outside France, that needs to be understood.' The U.S. export market was growing. But momentum will be undermined if U.S. President Donald Trump's 30% tariff threat is realized. That's if a trade deal between Washington and the EU is not reached by August 1. Related Videos Siemens CEO: Have to Stop Tariff Uncertainty Denmark's Lose Says EU Ready to Defend Own Interests Alcoa CEO talks Q2 earnings beat despite $115M tariff hit United Airlines CEO Sees 'Upside' to Earnings Target For FEBEA, the impact on the French economy of 30% levies would be dramatic. The union's head said according to economists, it could lead to the loss of thousands of jobs. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Ami Colé, the Black-owned Makeup Brand Sold at Sephora, to Close
Ami Colé is set to close in September. The brand, founded by Diarrha N'Diaye-Mbaye in 2021, will cease operations in September. More from WWD Chris McMillan Launches Namesake Hair Care Line at Sephora, Bringing Decades of Expertise to Styling Products EXCLUSIVE: Billy Porter Launches Black Mona Lisa, a Makeup and Skin Care Brand for Beauty Explorers Elegant Beauty Looks Paraded Down Couture Catwalks The decision comes on the heels of an expansion with Ami Colé's partnership with Sephora in 2024, and it counted L'Oréal's BOLD venture capital arm, True Beauty Ventures, Imaginary Ventures, Greycroft and Debut Capital as investors. 'I'm genuinely curious about the fate of this beauty industry — that is so multifaceted and complex, and more complex than the pace of which we're measuring success,' N'Diaye-Mbaye told WWD of the decision. 'Partners like Sephora are really trying their best, but there needs to be a sit-down of all of the minds, the brands, the retailers and the investors in the community to understand if we are going to all hold hands together or say 'we don't care' together. The misalignment is really painful.' N'Diaye-Mbaye first revealed the decision to shutter the brand in an essay in New York Magazine's The Cut Thursday. N'Diaye-Mbaye spent time in media and working at both L'Oréal and Glossier before creating the brand, which was meant to tap into the no-makeup-makeup aesthetic for melanin-rich skin. 'It was very clear that Black experiences and Black beauty were very much in the peripheral view and not really celebrated in their true glory,' she said at the time of the brand's debut. Ami Colé launched after the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and the ensuing rush of financial and retail support for Black-owned brands. As reported, that landscape has changed considerably, with funding drying up for Black-owned brands and broader DE&I rollbacks under the current presidential administration hindering institutional support. 'I worked really hard as a solo founder, and every single one of my investors can attest that I have turned every rock and stone and pebble to make sure that we were as diligent as possible,' N'Diaye-Mbaye said. 'Are we a business? Yes. Do businesses fail? Yes.' Businesses of all sizes are feeling the heat, with the Estée Lauder Cos., Coty Inc. and most recently, Shiseido Americas reducing their headcounts. 'I came to the table sometimes with a lot of very hard questions that, being a pioneer and the first brand to do a lot of things, especially at this speed, couldn't be answered,' she said. 'I can only say I tried my very, very best; I wish the fate was different. I wish this was a billion-dollar company, and every investor I spoke to in 2019 and 2020 believed it could be. It's sad that that could not come to fruition.' Best of WWD The Best Makeup in Grammys History: Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Cher and More Iconic Red Carpet Looks A Look Back at Grammys Best Makeup on the Red Carpet: Beyonce, Dua Lipa and More Photos The Best Eyeliner Brand According to Stacey Bendet, Queen of the Black Smokey Eye Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Diane Morgan reveals new Mandy series is 'cruelty-free'
Diane Morgan insisted the new series of Mandy had to be "cruelty-free". The 49-year-old comedian is returning for a fourth series of her hit BBC comedy, and she has opened up on how she used the show to raise awareness about the treatment of animals in the beauty industry. She told the BBC: "We decided to use only cruelty-free make-up products that haven't been tested on animals. "We warned all the actors what we were doing and none of them had a problem with it." Diane - who plays the titular character Mandy Carter on the show - admitted some of her castmates didn't realise how many items aren't actually made in a cruelty-free way. She added: "I think there should be a special logo at the end of the show to prove it. "Most of the actors were amazed that some products aren't cruelty-fee. "Some, well-known brands still test on animals and most people aren't aware of that." With Mandy back for a fourth series on July 21, Diane admitted she never expected the show to connect with audiences like it has. She said: "No, it's complete surprise to me I think it would just be a pilot that would disappear without trace… "Some viewers have reacted to it in unusual ways. "I've heard that at least four of them have turned vegetarian after watching an episode of the last series where Mandy gets a job in an abattoir, so that's good. Especially for cows." She insisted the weird situations Mandy finds herself in are rooted in real life. She revealed: "They're all based on absolute fact. A lot of them are inspired by things that have happened to me. "I've had a number of jobs that I've been fired from. Some I haven't even lasted an hour in. "Acting's about the only job I've lasted more than a week in. So I have to stick with it." And she insisted fans will never see Mandy able to hold down a permanent job. She explained: "I think that would ruin the whole premise of the series, if she suddenly could do a job realisably well? "Nothing would happen! It would just be Mandy sat at a desk."
TechCrunch
7 days ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
Boulevard raises $80M to power self-care boom driven by Botox and GLP-1 surge
The beauty industry has seen an explosion of offerings recently. Customers can now access treatments far beyond basic hair and nail care, from wrinkle-smoothing Botox and fillers to permanent laser hair removal and even weight management through GLP-1 medications. Riding this wave of industry growth is Boulevard, a provider of scheduling and payment software for the self-care sector. The nine-year-old Boulevard just raised $80 million in Series D funding, valuing the business at nearly $800 million, a meaningful uptick from the $595 million valuation it garnered three years ago. The round was led by growth equity firm JMI Equity and included participation from existing investors Index Ventures and VMG Partners. When Boulevard launched in 2016, the company's co-founders, Matt Danna and Sean Stavropoulos, wanted to solve what seemed like a simple problem: allowing people to book hairstyling visits online. The duo couldn't understand why salons still made clients call to make appointments. What they discovered was that salons were intentionally resistant to online scheduling: they were trying to optimize stylists' time. So, Boulevard built a machine learning-based booking system that considers various constraints, such as clients' unique service needs and punctuality history. The company initially sold their precision-scheduling software to hair salons, expanding to massage parlors and nail salons. Techcrunch event Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They're here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don't miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $675 before prices rise. Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They're here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don't miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $675 before prices rise. San Francisco | REGISTER NOW Boulevard's revenue soared over 500% in the last three years, partly driven by a burgeoning new client segment: MedSpas. These businesses, which are a hybrid between traditional day spas and medical clinics, provide non-surgical, minimally invasive procedures ranging from microneedling and Botox to prescribing GLP-1 medications like Ozempic for weight loss. Danna, who serves as Boulevard's CEO, said he was first surprised that medspa owners were interested in using the company's software instead of electronic medical records systems (EMRs). He discovered that EMRs are better suited for clients billing insurance, whereas MedSpas predominantly run on a cash-pay model. Adapting Boulevard's software to serve MedSpas was pretty straightforward, Danna said. The company became HIPAA compliant and integrated MedSpa-specific features, including visual charts for precise Botox and filler injection mapping. Three years after introducing these features, Boulevard estimates that it is powering approximately 15% of all MedSpas in the U.S. 'I am really impressed by how beauty and medical services lines are blurring,' Danna said. 'We have hair salons that offer MedSpa services.' Over the years, Boulevard expanded its offerings to include an online payment system, a business offering that the company unexpectedly stumbled upon. 'We ended up learning that if you make it easy to book online, it is easy to not show up for an appointment,' Danna said. 'So, we started capturing credit card to hold appointments, and that solved the problem of no-shows.' Though Boulevard initially had no intention of charging those credit cards, customers requested the company use the data for transactions. Boulevard now estimates it will process approximately $5 billion in payments this year. Of course, Boulevard has plenty of competition, including Zenoti, which was last valued at $1 billion in 2020, Fresha, Booksy, and many others.
