Youngblood Mineral Crème Lipstick Cedar 4g

Creamy lipstick in a mauve pink for a muted, elegant lip

Mauve is the colour between pink and purple: muted, elegant and surprisingly versatile. A mauve-pink lip looks polished without shouting, and suits a calm work look just as well as a smoky eye.

Cedar is a mauve pink. The Youngblood Mineral Crème Lipstick Cedar has a creamy, silky formula that glides effortlessly over the lips. The colour is full and true, with a satin crème finish and a comfortable, cushiony feel. According to Youngblood, the lipstick leaves the lips soft, cared for and beautifully defined.

Colour: Cedar is the mauve pink in the range: cooler than Smolder, softer than the deep Envy. It sits between the pink and the plum shades.

Benefits

• Mauve pink, muted and elegant
• Versatile for work and evening
• Lovely with grey and purple eyeshadow
• Creamy texture with a satin crème finish
• Nourishes with jojoba oil, vitamin E, aloe vera and chamomile
• Buildable medium coverage

Active ingredients

This is what's in the lipstick and what it does:

Mica: Ethically sourced, according to Youngblood. Mica gives a subtle sheen and a silky texture, and contributes to the satin crème finish.

Jojoba oil: Simmondsia chinensis. According to Youngblood, jojoba oil cares for and hydrates the lips, so the lipstick glides smoothly and the lips feel soft.

Vitamin E: Listed in the ingredients as tocopherol and tocopheryl acetate. It nourishes and softens the lips and helps keep the oils in the formula stable.

Aloe vera and chamomile: According to Youngblood, aloe vera and chamomile extracts soothe and hydrate. They help keep the lips soft and balanced.

Sunflower oil: A nourishing oil that leaves the lips feeling soft and comfortable. Together with castor oil, it creates the creamy, cushiony texture.

How to use

1. Start with cared-for, smooth lips; if needed, apply a lip balm first and let it absorb
2. Outline the lips with a matching lip liner, for example the Lip Liner Pencil Plum
3. Glide the bullet from the centre outwards over the upper lip and then over the lower lip
4. Blot with a tissue and apply a second layer for a fuller, longer-lasting colour

Suitable for

• An elegant work look
• Evening make-up with a smoky eye
• Light to dark skin
• Mature skin that prefers a muted shade

Frequently asked questions

Is mauve suitable for every day?

Yes. A mauve pink like Cedar is muted enough for daytime, so it looks calm and polished. Apply it in a thin layer for the office and build up a second layer for the evening.

What eye make-up goes with Cedar?

Cedar pairs beautifully with cool eyeshadow shades such as taupe, grey, mauve and purple. A soft smoky eye in greige is also a lovely combination. Keep the cheeks calm with a cool pink blush.

What's the difference between Cedar and Envy?

Cedar is a mauve pink, while Envy is a deep, rosy plum. Envy is darker and bolder, Cedar softer and easier for daytime.

Which lip liner goes with Cedar?

The Lip Liner Pencil Plum goes well with Cedar. Use it to outline the lips first and lightly fill them in; that way the lipstick stays put for longer and doesn't bleed. Always choose a lip liner that is as dark as or just slightly darker than your lipstick.

Does the lipstick dry out my lips?

The formula contains nourishing oils such as jojoba oil, sunflower oil and castor oil, plus vitamin E. According to Youngblood, the lipstick leaves the lips feeling soft and cared for. If you have very dry lips, apply a lip balm beforehand and let it absorb for a moment.