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The internet remains utterly obsessed with peptides<\/a> for good reason. A derm favorite for stimulating collagen and elastic production, the ingredient has expanded beyond the skincare space into makeup\u2014from skin tints, glossy balms, and even the peptide lip liner. In a beauty landscape increasingly centered around hybrid formulas, peptides offer genuine benefits to one\u2019s pout. As renowned cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson explains, consumers are gravitating toward multitasking formulas that deliver both color and skin-care benefits in a single swipe.<\/p>\n \u201cPeptides<\/a> are short chains of amino acids\u2014when applied topically, they can act like messengers by triggering cells to produce more collagen and elastin,\u201d Robinson tells Vogue<\/em>. \u201cThey also can help soothe the lips, repair the skin\u2019s barrier, as well as plump and reduce the look of lines around the lips.\u201d In practice, that means peptide-infused lip liners<\/a> feel notably different from the drying pencils of the past. \u201cPeptides included in lip products by helping support hydration, smoothness of formula texture, and overall lip comfort,\u201d celebrity makeup artist and m.ph Beauty founder Mary Phillips adds.<\/p>\n What\u2019s perhaps more surprising is, despite the internet-wide ingredient craze, just how selective brands have actually incorporated peptides into their lip liner<\/a> formulas\u2014which I can personally attest to. In searching for the perfect peptide lip pencil, I combed through dozens of options only to realize the category remains surprisingly sparse. Last year, Rhode became one of the first brands to gain widespread attention for prominently featuring peptides in its retractable Lip Shape pencil<\/a>, following the viral success of its cushiony lip treatment<\/a>. Still, brands like Bobbi Brown and Victoria Beckham Beauty had quietly incorporated the ingredient into their liners long before the trend took off. Since then, a handful of other brands have begun putting their own spin on peptide-powered pencils.<\/p>\n \u201cLip liner formulas are more technically restrictive than people realize,\u201d says Phillips. \u201cUnlike glosses or balms, liners need to maintain a very specific balance of structure, precision, payoff, and wear time. Adding peptides requires extra formulation work, testing, and investment to ensure they enhance the formula without compromising performance.\u201d That balance ultimately comes down to texture and preference. While Rhode and Kulfi Beauty lean creamt and more slip-heavy, the formulas from m.ph Beauty and Victoria Beckham Beauty offer a grippier, more sculpting finish.<\/p>\n With that in mind here are five of the best peptide lip liners we\u2019ve tested. Get \u2019em while the trend is still slow burning\u2014because Robinson thinks it\u2019s all a matter of time before this skin-care makeup hybrid goes mainstream.<\/p>\nVogue\u2019s<\/em> Favorite Peptide Lip Liners<\/h2>\n
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Best Long-Wearing<\/strong>: m.ph Beauty The Overliner<\/h2>\n