Youngblood Weekender II Palette 18.6g

Double-sided face palette with 9 eyeshadows, 2 blushes and 2 highlighters in cream, rosé, chocolate and emerald green

A palette that gives you eyeshadow, blush and highlighter at once saves space in your bag and time in front of the mirror. You pick your colours from one place, and they are guaranteed to work together. Youngblood Weekender II Palette is a double-sided, all-in-one palette for beauty on the go. One side holds nine eyeshadows, the other two blushes and two highlighters.

The Weekender II has a bolder colour story than its predecessor: soft cream and taupe alongside warm chocolate, a shimmering fuchsia and a metallic emerald green. The eyeshadows come in matte, satin and metallic finishes, so you can pair a calm base with one eye-catching accent. According to Youngblood, the formula is designed to blend seamlessly and wear beautifully for a long time, with rice starch for staying power and jojoba seed oil for a comfortable feel. The palette holds 18.6 g in total: nine eyeshadows of 1 g and four cheek pans of 2.4 g.

Shades: The eyeshadows are Aspen (matte, soft cream), Bubbly (metallic, rose gold), Chalet (soft warm taupe), Hot Toddy (matte, warm chocolate), Soirée (shimmering fuchsia), Bliss (matte, dusty rose), Evergreen (metallic, rich emerald), Ridge (matte, deep brown) and Stargaze (shimmering deep bronze). On the cheek side you'll find Après-Ski (iridescent rosy glow), Serenity (luminous mauve), Haven (matte, rich cinnamon) and Northern Lights (shimmering champagne): two blushes and two highlighters together. If you prefer peach, coral and bronze, the Weekender I Palette may suit you better.

Benefits

• Eyeshadow, blush and highlighter in one double-sided palette
• Nine eyeshadows in matte, satin and metallic finishes
• Neutral base shades with fuchsia and emerald green as accents
• Two blushes and two highlighters for warmth and glow
• Blends seamlessly and, according to Youngblood, wears for a long time
• Talc-free formula with rice starch, jojoba seed oil and vitamin E

Key ingredients

The Weekender II formula relies on four ingredients that provide colour, glow and a smooth feel on the skin:

Mica: Ethically sourced, according to Youngblood. It adds a subtle sheen and a silky-smooth texture, and is responsible for the light reflection of metallic shades such as Bubbly, Evergreen and Stargaze.

Rice starch: Controls shine and helps soften the look of pores and texture. This keeps the colour on lids and cheeks nicely in place.

Jojoba seed oil: Conditions and hydrates the skin. As a result, the matte shades glide smoothly over the lid instead of turning dusty or patchy.

Vitamin E: Nourishes and softens the skin. It helps keep the skin under your makeup comfortable, even when you wear the palette all day or all evening.

How to use

1. Eyeshadow: lay a light base with Aspen across the lid and up to the brow, for example with the YB9 All-Over Shadow Luxe Brush
2. Blend Chalet or Hot Toddy through the crease with the YB8 Tapered Blending Luxe Brush for soft depth
3. Use Ridge to create a small "V" at the outer corner and soften the edges
4. Blush: apply colour to the apples of your cheeks with the YB5 Cheek Luxe Brush and blend towards the temples
5. Highlighter: tap the YB7 Highlight Luxe Brush onto the cheekbones, cupid's bow, brow bone, bridge of the nose and inner corner of the eye

Suitable for

• All skin types, according to Youngblood
• Anyone who wants one palette for eyes and cheeks on the go
• Those who like to pair neutral shades with a pop of colour
• Looks from soft and rosy to deep and smoky

Frequently asked questions

How do I wear a bold shade like Evergreen or Soirée?

Start with a calm base of Aspen and Chalet and use the bold shade as an accent. Apply Evergreen only to the centre of the lid or along the lower lash line, for example, and keep the rest neutral. Soirée looks lovely with Bliss in the crease for a rosy look that doesn't feel too heavy.

What is the difference between the Weekender II and the Weekender I?

The layout is the same: nine eyeshadows, two blushes and two highlighters. The Weekender II features cream, rose gold, fuchsia, chocolate and emerald green, with mauve and cinnamon on the cheeks. The Weekender I leans more towards peachy beige, champagne gold, raspberry and warm bronze.

Which brushes should I use for this palette?

Youngblood recommends the YB5 Cheek Luxe Brush for blush and the YB7 Highlight Luxe Brush for highlighter. For the eyes, a flat brush such as the YB9 for the lid and a tapered blending brush such as the YB8 for the crease work well. For a precise outer corner, you can use the YB11 Crease Luxe Brush.

How much product is in the Weekender II?

Each eyeshadow contains 1 g and each blush or highlighter pan 2.4 g, 18.6 g in total. The pigments are rich, so you only need a little product each time. Tap off your brush after picking up colour to keep it soft and easy to blend.

Is the palette suitable for every skin type?

According to Youngblood, the Weekender II is suitable for all skin types. The talc-free formula with jojoba seed oil and vitamin E feels smooth and stays comfortable, even on drier skin.