Scrolling past her selfies, that glossy sheen looks unreal. Like she’s got a secret filter IRL.
But here’s the thing—Hailey’s lips are already the product. The balm just gets to ride the wave. Does it actually do anything, or is it just camera-ready packaging?
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It’s a two-step: a peptide lip treatment (the thick one in the squeeze tube) + a glossy lip tint (the click pen). $30 for the duo.
The claim that got me: “24-hour hydration.” Bold. I’ve been burned by that before. Spoiler—it’s more like 4-5 hours before I need a re-up.
Peptide Lip Treatment
Thick, sticky, almost like a lip mask you wear to bed—but they want you to use it daytime.
Lip Tint Sheer
Watery pigment that disappears after 30 minutes. The shade “Ribbon” is just pink-tinted Vaseline vibes.
The Applicator
Squeeze tube is fine. The click pen? Clogs by week two. Annoying.
Photo: Element5 Digital / Unsplash
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Rhode loves to shout out peptides and shea butter like they invented them. They didn’t. But the formula is solid—feels thick, not greasy. Just don’t expect a miracle.
- Peptide Complex: Plumps surface lines temporarily, not permanent
- Shea Butter: Locks moisture but sits heavy on the lips
- Avocado Oil: Sinks in fast, but not enough to save dry lips overnight
- Vitamin E: Basic antioxidant, fine, nothing special
Photo: Evangeline Sarney / Unsplash
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First swipe: feels like honey stuck on a spoon. Thick. Coats every crack. You’ll feel it sitting there for a solid 10 minutes before it settles.
Week two reality check: my lips weren’t peeling anymore, but they weren’t miraculously plump either. What surprised me? It actually stays on through coffee. Not a smeary mess. That’s rare.
Photo: Elsa Olofsson / Unsplash
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My lips felt softer, not fuller. The fine lines around the edges? Less angry. But the gloss effect? Gone in 45 minutes. You’re paying for the base, not the shine.
Photo: Nick Noel / Unsplash
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If you want the Hailey aesthetic in your bag, go for it. But if you’re looking for a lip product that actually transforms your lips? This isn’t it. It’s a pretty good lip balm wearing a designer dress.