Why a stick

Most skincare formats fight you. Droppers spill. Pump tops crust. Pots get fingers in them. And the "do my whole face" assumption built into most serums means you're applying the same formula to skin that doesn't all need the same thing: smile lines that need cushion, dark spots that need targeted brightening, under eyes that need depuffing.

A twist up stick fixes both problems at once. You apply only where you want it. The formula is sealed in an airless tube. The application is fast, 30 seconds for a real routine. And the balm serum base is engineered to glide and sink, not sit.

Why peptides

The current skincare aisle is dominated by acids and retinoids. Both are powerful. Both are also irritating, sometimes purging, and not friendly with every skin type. Peptides are the gentler half of the conversation: short chains of amino acids with research behind specific outcomes and a tolerability profile most people don't have to ramp into.

We picked six peptides for the lineup because each one has independent published research, each one targets a distinct outcome, and together they cover the routine most people actually want from morning to night, head to toe.

What's in the formulas

Every stick uses a balm serum base of squalane, shea, and humectants that melts in without leaving a film. Made without added fragrance or dyes. Every stick will be manufactured in an FDA registered facility. We comply with the U.S. MoCRA framework that took effect for cosmetics in 2024.

No essential oils. No drying alcohols. No menthol or "tingle" actives. The formulas are built for daily use over weeks, not for the first-touch sensation that markets well.

How we ship

We're launching with a first run reservation model. Each $10 reservation is fully refundable and holds your place for a stick when we launch if you decide to complete your order. The first sticks are expected in early 2027. Reservations help us size the first production run and give reserved customers the first look at formula updates before launch.

Who we are

Peptide Sticks is independently owned and founder-led. We are not a private equity rollup, not a SaaS company pivoting into beauty, not a celebrity brand. We are a small team that cares about peptide formulation, took the time to read the literature, and wanted a product format that respected our customer's morning.

You can reach us at hi@peptidesticks.com. We answer every email.

Our principles

  • One hero peptide per stick. If a peptide isn't earning its place, it's not in the formula.
  • Cosmetic claims, honestly. Peptide Sticks are cosmetics. We claim "the look of" effects because that is what cosmetics can credibly deliver. We don't sell mechanisms our formulas can't reach.
  • No fragrance, no dye, no theater. The formula doesn't need a smell to do its job.
  • Long timelines, real consistency. Peptide research is 8 to 12 weeks for a reason. We tell you that up front.
  • Targeted, not maximal. You don't need a 12-step routine. You need the right stick on the right area.