{"id":1763633,"date":"2026-02-09T16:39:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1763633"},"modified":"2026-02-09T16:39:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:39:26","slug":"vacations-new-lip-balm-is-like-cracking-into-a-cold-cherry-pepsi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1763633","title":{"rendered":"Vacation&#8217;s New Lip Balm Is like Cracking Into a Cold Cherry Pepsi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/U5Lfkns9gb3oLCthieSXp8dJixU=\/1500&#215;0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/pepsisocial-47f01230b0574a4b87fde9617b584786.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main layout-body--continuous-scroll mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article--sc beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<p id=\"mm-trx-disclosure_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-disclosure\"> If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.\n<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">Vacation&#8217;s New Lip Balm Is like Cracking Into a Cold Cherry Pepsi<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">The two teamed up for a delicious collab. <\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Sophie is a beauty news writer for Byrdie. Outside of Byrdie, she's contributed to Bravo, Us Weekly, Teen Vogue, and Greatist.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Sophie Vilensky<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Sophie Vilensky\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/p9mQ1ekAgcBQ0TwAQHctKvAZIYw=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ByrdieWriter-6fd5ae4128994bc8b4b1cdad26d30c54.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/p9mQ1ekAgcBQ0TwAQHctKvAZIYw=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ByrdieWriter-6fd5ae4128994bc8b4b1cdad26d30c54.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sophie Vilensky\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nSophie Vilensky\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nSophie is a beauty news writer for Byrdie. Outside of Byrdie, she&#8217;s contributed to Bravo, Us Weekly, Teen Vogue, and Greatist.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on February 09, 2026 11:39AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4vh9XKomC3caPKSp32D3ghxOfSA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsilede-819b80726116497ba42b8bea5fe40a62.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Someone applies a tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4vh9XKomC3caPKSp32D3ghxOfSA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsilede-819b80726116497ba42b8bea5fe40a62.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Someone applies a tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Vacation<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Vacation and Pepsi are teaming up to launch Wild Cherry Pepsi Tinted Lip Gel, a super-glossy SPF 30 lip balm.<\/li>\n<li>Flavored like Wild Cherry Pepsi, the balm was formulated with lip-loving ingredients and comes complete with a &#8220;crack-open&#8221; cap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> My lips are red like cherries in the spring, and there&#8217;s a good reason for that. It&#8217;s certainly not sun damage\u2014I&#8217;ve just been sipping Wild Cherry Pepsi (not diet, sorry Addison) and applying it to my lips, too.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Though the SPF brand Vacation knows the power of a good resort or yacht moment, it&#8217;s important to find time to take a load off in our day-to-day lives. Sometimes that means cracking open a super cold soda, or applying a lip product that gives you the same satisfaction. This month, the brand is launching Wild Cherry Pepsi Tinted Lip Gel, a leisure-enhancing SPF 30 balm with a super glossy finish (they call it &#8220;freshly sipped shine&#8221;) and literal &#8220;crack-open&#8221; cap.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ahead, discover everything there is to know about the new release, from its inspiration to its sun shielding powers.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"A tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kUfaA9HMLrjcu_n4AGKwqY-7Fdw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/cherry4-a1013bfba6dd4bd9bd0e76c57595f53f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kUfaA9HMLrjcu_n4AGKwqY-7Fdw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/cherry4-a1013bfba6dd4bd9bd0e76c57595f53f.jpg\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Vacation<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">$17 at Target<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Inspiration <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Lach Hall, co-founder of Vacation, tells Byrdie that the brand saw an opportunity to bring the sense of joy Pepsi is known for (the team is a longtime fan of the brand, but aren&#8217;t we all?) to the sun care aisle.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;With the Pepsi Wild Cherry lip gel, we&#8217;ve set out to create a product that protects as well as it performs, but also feels delightfully familiar, indulgent, and fun to use,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;Every element was designed to elevate a daily habit into something memorable that sparks a smile, from the tactile &#8216;crack-open&#8217; moment to the flavor and feel on the lips.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"A model standing next to a Cherry Pepsi vending machine.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/wlIRwdpTLoGI8ui_ZVOQd0MmB0Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsi3-b36487b79c894d8eb205b71f43a4d89d.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/wlIRwdpTLoGI8ui_ZVOQd0MmB0Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsi3-b36487b79c894d8eb205b71f43a4d89d.jpg\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A model standing next to a Cherry Pepsi vending machine.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Vacation<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Know how a sip of something really refreshing can make you say &#8220;ahh&#8221;? The same can happen with a hydrating lip balm. <em>Especially<\/em> one that smells and tastes like Wild Cherry Pepsi.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-block \">\n<h2 id=\"midcirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__heading mntl-text-block\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div id=\"midcirc__card-list_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__card-list mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">It&#8217;s So Easy to Fall In Love With February&#8217;s Best Beauty and Style Launches<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Julia Mervis poses for her Campbell and Kramer capsule.\" class=\"lazyload midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/F7AqBOt0mlqxgsNPgN_RkL1xUsM=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/julialede-fc59b07e80014397af0f7df53cc9c7f4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/F7AqBOt0mlqxgsNPgN_RkL1xUsM=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/julialede-fc59b07e80014397af0f7df53cc9c7f4.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"img--noscript midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Julia Mervis poses for her Campbell and Kramer capsule.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">Unicorn Horns, Kitten Fur, and Ballet Slippers\u2014Fragrance&#8217;s New Favorite Notes are Pure Fantasy<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Various luxury perfume bottles in an aesthetic arrangement including ornate details and soft textures\" class=\"lazyload midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MQ2hA18IvMRwjlmgb9POu45kUjg=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_Soc_FantasyFragrance_LeadRecirc-77f84846162e4dd8b5aaf29c84f6ea04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MQ2hA18IvMRwjlmgb9POu45kUjg=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_Soc_FantasyFragrance_LeadRecirc-77f84846162e4dd8b5aaf29c84f6ea04.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"img--noscript midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Various luxury perfume bottles in an aesthetic arrangement including ornate details and soft textures\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Formula <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Unsurprisingly, the gel is formulated with a blend of high-performance ingredients to treat your lips right while you enjoy that silky texture and scent. The nostalgic tube houses peptides to support a smooth, supple look, caffeine and kola nut for a burst of energy, hyaluronic acid for major hydration, and vitamin E for antioxidant defense. There&#8217;s also cherry seed oil for lightweight moisture and that soft, silky finish.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"A model applying a tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/tzdO-l9mQSvFpgurcDFEt7OsL4g=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsi1-fc3dcdab1e144becba3ca7b9718a8afc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/tzdO-l9mQSvFpgurcDFEt7OsL4g=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsi1-fc3dcdab1e144becba3ca7b9718a8afc.jpg\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A model applying a tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Vacation<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;The result is a glossy, soda-inspired SPF treatment that feels as good as it looks,&#8221; shares the brand. They&#8217;re calling the combo of caffeine, kola nut, and cherry seed oil a &#8220;cherry cola super blend&#8221; for ultra-quenched lips.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Soda pop? Nah, soda <em>pout<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Makeup<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Lips<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Lip Gloss, Lipstick &amp; Lip 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A person posing with a bottle of beauty product holding it near their forehead\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/eOBuR_U8pDpQj94VOXhZTI7ngD4=\/300x240\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/hmelf-0d9fef69b5b0416f9c3bad95b5c49b00.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/eOBuR_U8pDpQj94VOXhZTI7ngD4=\/300x240\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/hmelf-0d9fef69b5b0416f9c3bad95b5c49b00.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person posing with a bottle of beauty product holding it near their forehead\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">Want To Smell Like You\u2019re Good at Makeup? e.l.f. Made a Fragrance for That<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article--sc beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<p id=\"mm-trx-disclosure_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-disclosure\"> If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.\n<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">Vacation&#8217;s New Lip Balm Is like Cracking Into a Cold Cherry Pepsi<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">The two teamed up for a delicious collab. <\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Sophie is a beauty news writer for Byrdie. Outside of Byrdie, she's contributed to Bravo, Us Weekly, Teen Vogue, and Greatist.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Sophie Vilensky<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Sophie Vilensky\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/p9mQ1ekAgcBQ0TwAQHctKvAZIYw=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ByrdieWriter-6fd5ae4128994bc8b4b1cdad26d30c54.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/p9mQ1ekAgcBQ0TwAQHctKvAZIYw=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/ByrdieWriter-6fd5ae4128994bc8b4b1cdad26d30c54.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Sophie Vilensky\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nSophie Vilensky\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nSophie is a beauty news writer for Byrdie. Outside of Byrdie, she&#8217;s contributed to Bravo, Us Weekly, Teen Vogue, and Greatist.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on February 09, 2026 11:39AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4vh9XKomC3caPKSp32D3ghxOfSA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsilede-819b80726116497ba42b8bea5fe40a62.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Someone applies a tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4vh9XKomC3caPKSp32D3ghxOfSA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsilede-819b80726116497ba42b8bea5fe40a62.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Someone applies a tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Vacation<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Vacation and Pepsi are teaming up to launch Wild Cherry Pepsi Tinted Lip Gel, a super-glossy SPF 30 lip balm.<\/li>\n<li>Flavored like Wild Cherry Pepsi, the balm was formulated with lip-loving ingredients and comes complete with a &#8220;crack-open&#8221; cap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> My lips are red like cherries in the spring, and there&#8217;s a good reason for that. It&#8217;s certainly not sun damage\u2014I&#8217;ve just been sipping Wild Cherry Pepsi (not diet, sorry Addison) and applying it to my lips, too.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Though the SPF brand Vacation knows the power of a good resort or yacht moment, it&#8217;s important to find time to take a load off in our day-to-day lives. Sometimes that means cracking open a super cold soda, or applying a lip product that gives you the same satisfaction. This month, the brand is launching Wild Cherry Pepsi Tinted Lip Gel, a leisure-enhancing SPF 30 balm with a super glossy finish (they call it &#8220;freshly sipped shine&#8221;) and literal &#8220;crack-open&#8221; cap.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ahead, discover everything there is to know about the new release, from its inspiration to its sun shielding powers.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"A tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kUfaA9HMLrjcu_n4AGKwqY-7Fdw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/cherry4-a1013bfba6dd4bd9bd0e76c57595f53f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kUfaA9HMLrjcu_n4AGKwqY-7Fdw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/cherry4-a1013bfba6dd4bd9bd0e76c57595f53f.jpg\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Vacation<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">$17 at Target<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Inspiration <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Lach Hall, co-founder of Vacation, tells Byrdie that the brand saw an opportunity to bring the sense of joy Pepsi is known for (the team is a longtime fan of the brand, but aren&#8217;t we all?) to the sun care aisle.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;With the Pepsi Wild Cherry lip gel, we&#8217;ve set out to create a product that protects as well as it performs, but also feels delightfully familiar, indulgent, and fun to use,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;Every element was designed to elevate a daily habit into something memorable that sparks a smile, from the tactile &#8216;crack-open&#8217; moment to the flavor and feel on the lips.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"A model standing next to a Cherry Pepsi vending machine.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/wlIRwdpTLoGI8ui_ZVOQd0MmB0Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsi3-b36487b79c894d8eb205b71f43a4d89d.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/wlIRwdpTLoGI8ui_ZVOQd0MmB0Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsi3-b36487b79c894d8eb205b71f43a4d89d.jpg\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A model standing next to a Cherry Pepsi vending machine.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Vacation<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Know how a sip of something really refreshing can make you say &#8220;ahh&#8221;? The same can happen with a hydrating lip balm. <em>Especially<\/em> one that smells and tastes like Wild Cherry Pepsi.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-block \">\n<h2 id=\"midcirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__heading mntl-text-block\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div id=\"midcirc__card-list_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__card-list mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">It&#8217;s So Easy to Fall In Love With February&#8217;s Best Beauty and Style Launches<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Julia Mervis poses for her Campbell and Kramer capsule.\" class=\"lazyload midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/F7AqBOt0mlqxgsNPgN_RkL1xUsM=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/julialede-fc59b07e80014397af0f7df53cc9c7f4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/F7AqBOt0mlqxgsNPgN_RkL1xUsM=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/julialede-fc59b07e80014397af0f7df53cc9c7f4.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"img--noscript midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Julia Mervis poses for her Campbell and Kramer capsule.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">Unicorn Horns, Kitten Fur, and Ballet Slippers\u2014Fragrance&#8217;s New Favorite Notes are Pure Fantasy<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Various luxury perfume bottles in an aesthetic arrangement including ornate details and soft textures\" class=\"lazyload midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MQ2hA18IvMRwjlmgb9POu45kUjg=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_Soc_FantasyFragrance_LeadRecirc-77f84846162e4dd8b5aaf29c84f6ea04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MQ2hA18IvMRwjlmgb9POu45kUjg=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_Soc_FantasyFragrance_LeadRecirc-77f84846162e4dd8b5aaf29c84f6ea04.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"img--noscript midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Various luxury perfume bottles in an aesthetic arrangement including ornate details and soft textures\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Formula <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Unsurprisingly, the gel is formulated with a blend of high-performance ingredients to treat your lips right while you enjoy that silky texture and scent. The nostalgic tube houses peptides to support a smooth, supple look, caffeine and kola nut for a burst of energy, hyaluronic acid for major hydration, and vitamin E for antioxidant defense. There&#8217;s also cherry seed oil for lightweight moisture and that soft, silky finish.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"A model applying a tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/tzdO-l9mQSvFpgurcDFEt7OsL4g=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsi1-fc3dcdab1e144becba3ca7b9718a8afc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/tzdO-l9mQSvFpgurcDFEt7OsL4g=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsi1-fc3dcdab1e144becba3ca7b9718a8afc.jpg\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A model applying a tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Vacation<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;The result is a glossy, soda-inspired SPF treatment that feels as good as it looks,&#8221; shares the brand. They&#8217;re calling the combo of caffeine, kola nut, and cherry seed oil a &#8220;cherry cola super blend&#8221; for ultra-quenched lips.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Soda pop? Nah, soda <em>pout<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Makeup<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Lips<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Lip Gloss, Lipstick &amp; Lip Stain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4vh9XKomC3caPKSp32D3ghxOfSA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsilede-819b80726116497ba42b8bea5fe40a62.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Someone applies a tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/4vh9XKomC3caPKSp32D3ghxOfSA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsilede-819b80726116497ba42b8bea5fe40a62.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Someone applies a tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Vacation<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Vacation and Pepsi are teaming up to launch Wild Cherry Pepsi Tinted Lip Gel, a super-glossy SPF 30 lip balm.<\/li>\n<li>Flavored like Wild Cherry Pepsi, the balm was formulated with lip-loving ingredients and comes complete with a &#8220;crack-open&#8221; cap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> My lips are red like cherries in the spring, and there&#8217;s a good reason for that. It&#8217;s certainly not sun damage\u2014I&#8217;ve just been sipping Wild Cherry Pepsi (not diet, sorry Addison) and applying it to my lips, too.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Though the SPF brand Vacation knows the power of a good resort or yacht moment, it&#8217;s important to find time to take a load off in our day-to-day lives. Sometimes that means cracking open a super cold soda, or applying a lip product that gives you the same satisfaction. This month, the brand is launching Wild Cherry Pepsi Tinted Lip Gel, a leisure-enhancing SPF 30 balm with a super glossy finish (they call it &#8220;freshly sipped shine&#8221;) and literal &#8220;crack-open&#8221; cap.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ahead, discover everything there is to know about the new release, from its inspiration to its sun shielding powers.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"A tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kUfaA9HMLrjcu_n4AGKwqY-7Fdw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/cherry4-a1013bfba6dd4bd9bd0e76c57595f53f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kUfaA9HMLrjcu_n4AGKwqY-7Fdw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/cherry4-a1013bfba6dd4bd9bd0e76c57595f53f.jpg\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Vacation<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">$17 at Target<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Inspiration <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Lach Hall, co-founder of Vacation, tells Byrdie that the brand saw an opportunity to bring the sense of joy Pepsi is known for (the team is a longtime fan of the brand, but aren&#8217;t we all?) to the sun care aisle.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;With the Pepsi Wild Cherry lip gel, we&#8217;ve set out to create a product that protects as well as it performs, but also feels delightfully familiar, indulgent, and fun to use,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;Every element was designed to elevate a daily habit into something memorable that sparks a smile, from the tactile &#8216;crack-open&#8217; moment to the flavor and feel on the lips.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"A model standing next to a Cherry Pepsi vending machine.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/wlIRwdpTLoGI8ui_ZVOQd0MmB0Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsi3-b36487b79c894d8eb205b71f43a4d89d.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/wlIRwdpTLoGI8ui_ZVOQd0MmB0Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsi3-b36487b79c894d8eb205b71f43a4d89d.jpg\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A model standing next to a Cherry Pepsi vending machine.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Vacation<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Know how a sip of something really refreshing can make you say &#8220;ahh&#8221;? The same can happen with a hydrating lip balm. <em>Especially<\/em> one that smells and tastes like Wild Cherry Pepsi.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-block \">\n<h2 id=\"midcirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__heading mntl-text-block\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div id=\"midcirc__card-list_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__card-list mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">It&#8217;s So Easy to Fall In Love With February&#8217;s Best Beauty and Style Launches<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Julia Mervis poses for her Campbell and Kramer capsule.\" class=\"lazyload midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/F7AqBOt0mlqxgsNPgN_RkL1xUsM=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/julialede-fc59b07e80014397af0f7df53cc9c7f4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/F7AqBOt0mlqxgsNPgN_RkL1xUsM=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/julialede-fc59b07e80014397af0f7df53cc9c7f4.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"img--noscript midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Julia Mervis poses for her Campbell and Kramer capsule.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">Unicorn Horns, Kitten Fur, and Ballet Slippers\u2014Fragrance&#8217;s New Favorite Notes are Pure Fantasy<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Various luxury perfume bottles in an aesthetic arrangement including ornate details and soft textures\" class=\"lazyload midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MQ2hA18IvMRwjlmgb9POu45kUjg=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_Soc_FantasyFragrance_LeadRecirc-77f84846162e4dd8b5aaf29c84f6ea04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MQ2hA18IvMRwjlmgb9POu45kUjg=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_Soc_FantasyFragrance_LeadRecirc-77f84846162e4dd8b5aaf29c84f6ea04.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"img--noscript midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Various luxury perfume bottles in an aesthetic arrangement including ornate details and soft textures\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Formula <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Unsurprisingly, the gel is formulated with a blend of high-performance ingredients to treat your lips right while you enjoy that silky texture and scent. The nostalgic tube houses peptides to support a smooth, supple look, caffeine and kola nut for a burst of energy, hyaluronic acid for major hydration, and vitamin E for antioxidant defense. There&#8217;s also cherry seed oil for lightweight moisture and that soft, silky finish.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"A model applying a tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/tzdO-l9mQSvFpgurcDFEt7OsL4g=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsi1-fc3dcdab1e144becba3ca7b9718a8afc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/tzdO-l9mQSvFpgurcDFEt7OsL4g=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsi1-fc3dcdab1e144becba3ca7b9718a8afc.jpg\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A model applying a tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Vacation<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;The result is a glossy, soda-inspired SPF treatment that feels as good as it looks,&#8221; shares the brand. They&#8217;re calling the combo of caffeine, kola nut, and cherry seed oil a &#8220;cherry cola super blend&#8221; for ultra-quenched lips.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Soda pop? Nah, soda <em>pout<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--finalverdict beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-finalverdict\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Vacation and Pepsi are teaming up to launch Wild Cherry Pepsi Tinted Lip Gel, a super-glossy SPF 30 lip balm.<\/li>\n<li>Flavored like Wild Cherry Pepsi, the balm was formulated with lip-loving ingredients and comes complete with a &#8220;crack-open&#8221; cap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> My lips are red like cherries in the spring, and there&#8217;s a good reason for that. It&#8217;s certainly not sun damage\u2014I&#8217;ve just been sipping Wild Cherry Pepsi (not diet, sorry Addison) and applying it to my lips, too.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Though the SPF brand Vacation knows the power of a good resort or yacht moment, it&#8217;s important to find time to take a load off in our day-to-day lives. Sometimes that means cracking open a super cold soda, or applying a lip product that gives you the same satisfaction. This month, the brand is launching Wild Cherry Pepsi Tinted Lip Gel, a leisure-enhancing SPF 30 balm with a super glossy finish (they call it &#8220;freshly sipped shine&#8221;) and literal &#8220;crack-open&#8221; cap.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ahead, discover everything there is to know about the new release, from its inspiration to its sun shielding powers.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"A tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kUfaA9HMLrjcu_n4AGKwqY-7Fdw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/cherry4-a1013bfba6dd4bd9bd0e76c57595f53f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kUfaA9HMLrjcu_n4AGKwqY-7Fdw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/cherry4-a1013bfba6dd4bd9bd0e76c57595f53f.jpg\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Vacation<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">$17 at Target<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Inspiration <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Lach Hall, co-founder of Vacation, tells Byrdie that the brand saw an opportunity to bring the sense of joy Pepsi is known for (the team is a longtime fan of the brand, but aren&#8217;t we all?) to the sun care aisle.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;With the Pepsi Wild Cherry lip gel, we&#8217;ve set out to create a product that protects as well as it performs, but also feels delightfully familiar, indulgent, and fun to use,&#8221; he explains. &#8220;Every element was designed to elevate a daily habit into something memorable that sparks a smile, from the tactile &#8216;crack-open&#8217; moment to the flavor and feel on the lips.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"A model standing next to a Cherry Pepsi vending machine.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/wlIRwdpTLoGI8ui_ZVOQd0MmB0Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsi3-b36487b79c894d8eb205b71f43a4d89d.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/wlIRwdpTLoGI8ui_ZVOQd0MmB0Y=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsi3-b36487b79c894d8eb205b71f43a4d89d.jpg\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A model standing next to a Cherry Pepsi vending machine.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Vacation<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Know how a sip of something really refreshing can make you say &#8220;ahh&#8221;? The same can happen with a hydrating lip balm. <em>Especially<\/em> one that smells and tastes like Wild Cherry Pepsi.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-sc-block-spotlight--mid-circ mntl-block \">\n<h2 id=\"midcirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__heading mntl-text-block\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div id=\"midcirc__card-list_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc__card-list mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">It&#8217;s So Easy to Fall In Love With February&#8217;s Best Beauty and Style Launches<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Julia Mervis poses for her Campbell and Kramer capsule.\" class=\"lazyload midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/F7AqBOt0mlqxgsNPgN_RkL1xUsM=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/julialede-fc59b07e80014397af0f7df53cc9c7f4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/F7AqBOt0mlqxgsNPgN_RkL1xUsM=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/julialede-fc59b07e80014397af0f7df53cc9c7f4.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"img--noscript midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Julia Mervis poses for her Campbell and Kramer capsule.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__title_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__title mntl-text-block\">Unicorn Horns, Kitten Fur, and Ballet Slippers\u2014Fragrance&#8217;s New Favorite Notes are Pure Fantasy<\/div>\n<div id=\"midcirc-card__image-wrapper_2-0\" class=\"comp midcirc-card__image-wrapper mntl-block\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Various luxury perfume bottles in an aesthetic arrangement including ornate details and soft textures\" class=\"lazyload midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MQ2hA18IvMRwjlmgb9POu45kUjg=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_Soc_FantasyFragrance_LeadRecirc-77f84846162e4dd8b5aaf29c84f6ea04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/MQ2hA18IvMRwjlmgb9POu45kUjg=\/400x300\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Byr_Soc_FantasyFragrance_LeadRecirc-77f84846162e4dd8b5aaf29c84f6ea04.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"img--noscript midcirc-card__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Various luxury perfume bottles in an aesthetic arrangement including ornate details and soft textures\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Formula <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Unsurprisingly, the gel is formulated with a blend of high-performance ingredients to treat your lips right while you enjoy that silky texture and scent. The nostalgic tube houses peptides to support a smooth, supple look, caffeine and kola nut for a burst of energy, hyaluronic acid for major hydration, and vitamin E for antioxidant defense. There&#8217;s also cherry seed oil for lightweight moisture and that soft, silky finish.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"A model applying a tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/tzdO-l9mQSvFpgurcDFEt7OsL4g=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsi1-fc3dcdab1e144becba3ca7b9718a8afc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/tzdO-l9mQSvFpgurcDFEt7OsL4g=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pepsi1-fc3dcdab1e144becba3ca7b9718a8afc.jpg\" width=\"1786\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A model applying a tube of Vacation's Wild Cherry Pepsi lip balm.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Vacation<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;The result is a glossy, soda-inspired SPF treatment that feels as good as it looks,&#8221; shares the brand. They&#8217;re calling the combo of caffeine, kola nut, and cherry seed oil a &#8220;cherry cola super blend&#8221; for ultra-quenched lips.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Soda pop? Nah, soda <em>pout<\/em>.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/vacation-cherry-pepsi-lip-balm-launch-11902593&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/U5Lfkns9gb3oLCthieSXp8dJixU=\/1500&#215;0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/pepsisocial-47f01230b0574a4b87fde9617b584786.jpg&#8221;] If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Vacation&#8217;s New Lip Balm Is like Cracking Into a Cold Cherry Pepsi The two teamed up for a delicious collab. By Sophie Vilensky Sophie Vilensky Sophie is a beauty news writer for Byrdie. 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