Youngblood Mineral Crème Lipstick Smolder 4g

Creamy lipstick in a warm rosewood for an elegant, soft lip

Rosewood is one of the most wearable lip colours there is. It combines pink, brown and a hint of red into a muted shade that looks elegant and suits almost everyone. By day it's understated, by night refined.

Smolder is a warm rosewood. The Youngblood Mineral Crème Lipstick Smolder 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: Smolder is a warm rosewood: pinker than Secret and warmer than Cedar. It sits between the nudes and the pink shades in the range.

Benefits

• Warm rosewood, muted and elegant
• Wearable for day and night
• Flattering on many skin tones
• Creamy texture with a satin crème finish
• Nourishes with jojoba oil, vitamin E, aloe vera and chamomile
• Buildable medium coverage

Active ingredients

The formula combines colour with nourishing oils and extracts:

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.

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

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 Malt
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 day or evening look
• Work, dinners and the festive season
• Light to dark skin
• Mature skin that prefers a muted shade

Frequently asked questions

Why is rosewood such a popular lip colour?

Rosewood combines the calm of a nude with the warmth of pink and brown. As a result, the shade adds colour without standing out, and it suits many skin tones and make-up looks. It's a colour that always looks polished.

Do I wear Smolder during the day or in the evening?

Both. During the day, apply Smolder in a thin layer, blotted with a tissue if you like for a softer effect. For the evening, build up a second layer and pair it with a smoky eye in brown or bronze.

What's the difference between Smolder and Cedar?

Smolder is a warm rosewood, while Cedar is a cooler mauve pink. Smolder suits warm, earthy make-up, Cedar suits pink and mauve tones.

Which lip liner goes with Smolder?

The Lip Liner Pencil Malt goes well with Smolder. 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.

Can I build up the lipstick in layers?

Yes, the creamy texture builds up well. A thin layer gives a soft, sheer colour; a second layer makes the colour fuller. Blot with a tissue in between for colour that lasts longer.