Key takeaways
- Lubrizol’s Argireline Youth peptide improves lip smoothness and reduces wrinkles in lipstick formulations.
- The peptide’s efficacy was proven in a study at Lubrizol’s Shanghai Beauty Research Institute, China.
- Lubrizol’s patented LipoClear technology enhances stability and performance in oil-based lip products.

Lubrizol’s Argireline Youth peptide has received a new application, as new data shows efficacy in lipstick formulations. The global beauty ingredient supplier is adding the peptide’s applications to lip products since a recent study suggests it can help achieve smoother, younger-looking lips.
Results from a study at Lubrizol’s Shanghai Beauty Research Institute in China posit that Argireline Youth peptide can visibly reduce texture and roughness around the lips, lessening the appearance of wrinkles. The study utilized advanced imaging techniques to display efficacy in 14 days.
Argireline Youth peptide is the oil-soluble derivative of Lubrizol’s Argireline peptide. The ingredient was introduced in 2023 and was developed using the company’s patented LipoClear inverse micelle delivery system.
The technology enables fine-tuned stability and efficacy in oil-based systems, optimizing its use in lipstick and hybrid makeup formulations.

The product aims to address key aging concerns of younger demographics by featuring preventative active ingredients while boosting lip smoothness and softness.
Lubrizol’s proprietary Argireline peptide range is featured in over 3,000 products and is utilized by more than half of the top 10 global beauty companies.










