Handmade Lip & Cheek Colour Balm, freshly made to order! Lipstick & blush in one.
After completing a Certificate in Making Natural Skincare Products, and standalone courses in formulating Natural Makeup and Advanced Colour Cosmetics, I was inspired to create my own makeup range - including lipsticks, lip balms, lip glosses, lip jelly, cream blush, highlighter and more!
This balm has a creamy soft texture, is formulated with natural and naturally derived ingredients, coloured with ethically sourced Micas and non-toxic synthetically prepared iron oxides - free from the impurities found in naturally occurring.
Highly pigmented for use on lips & cheeks - a little goes a long way!
A carefully curated formula with high quality ingredients, aiming to be friendly to sensitive and breakout prone skin.
INGREDIENTS
- Organic Jojoba Oil: closely mimics the skin’s natural oil
- Coco Caprylate/Caprate: non-greasy naturally derived emollient, helps to leave a dry, silky finish
- Unrefined Cocoa Seed Butter: chocolate scent!
- Organic Kokum Butter: non-greasy lightweight moisture with antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties
- Vegan Beeswax Alternative: a natural blend comprising of Sunflower and Berry wax blended with the unsaponified fraction of Olive oil and Shorea Robusta resin
- Jojoba Esters: non greasy, helps to reduce skin dryness, roughness and flakiness
- Powder component: Magnesium Stearate, Serecite Mica and Lauroyl Lysine, gives the balm silky glide, smoother pigment application and improved adhesion to the lips and cheeks
- Carnauba Wax
- Tocopherol: Vitamin E
- Colourants: ethically sourced Mica and synthetic cosmetic iron oxides - free from contaminants found in naturally occurring
Does not contain carmine, lake dyes, phthalates, PEGs, essential oil, synthetic film formers, petroleum derived ingredients, synthetic fragrances, artificial flavouring, or preservatives.
NUDE
A soft, neutral rosy-beige with gentle brown and warm pink undertones. Understated and easy to wear, it adds natural-looking definition without appearing overly pink, orange or dark. Apply lightly for a subtle “your lips but better” tint or build the colour for a classic vintage nude.
WILD
A softly muted dusty rose with cool rosy-red and warm, earthy undertones. Deeper than a nude but gentler than a bright pink, it creates a beautifully worn-in vintage lip and a natural rose flush on the cheeks.
DEEP BERRY WINE
A rich, cool-toned berry red with deep plum and wine undertones. Touches of brown and black give it a moody, vintage depth—bold and dramatic without appearing bright or purple. It has a dense, sophisticated colour with a naturally matte, shimmer-free finish.
VICTORY RED
Victory Red is a rich, vintage-inspired crimson with softly muted berry and wine undertones. Rather than a bright fire-engine red, it wears as a deeper neutral-to-cool red with a smooth satin sheen. Apply lightly for a rosy, bitten-lip tint or build the colour for a bolder statement lip. Blended onto the cheeks, it creates a classic berry-red flush.
ROSE COLLECTION COLOURS
🌹Mauve Rose — a muted dusty mauve-rose with cool plum undertones.
🌹Plum Rose — a deep taupe-plum brown. The darkest and most neutral shade, with a soft smoky quality.
🌹Rosewood — a warm rosewood: rosy red softened with brown.
🌹Dusty Rose — a soft dusty pink with a cool-neutral undertone.
🌹Terracotta Rose — a warm terracotta nude with peach, caramel and brown undertones.
*Shade depth may vary with lighting, application and natural lip tone.
*I aim to photograph colours as accurately as possible. If you’re not completely satisfied with the colour or quality of your product, please let me know - returns are accepted according to the returns policy.
*Minor shade variations may occur between small batches. The final colour on the lips will also depend on your natural lip colour and the amount applied.
CONTAINER OPTIONS
Mistress Lips is a plastic free brand:
- 3 g Cardboard Pot
*Please note: Cardboard pots are not as airtight or hard-wearing as conventional plastic containers and may develop oil marks during use. They provide a lightweight, paper-based alternative to a conventional plastic pot which may end up in landfill.
APPLICATION
For lips: Warm the balm surface with a clean fingertip or lip brush, then smooth over the lips. Apply additional layers for stronger colour.
TIP: Apply lip liner before lipstick to create a neat barrier that helps prevent the colour from bleeding beyond your natural lip line.
For cheeks: Pick up a very small amount, dot it onto each cheek, then tap and blend upward using clean fingertips, a brush or a sponge. If wearing foundation, press rather than rub to avoid lifting it.
• Not suitable for use as eyeshadow or on the eye area. This product contains colour pigments and has been formulated for lips and cheeks only; it has not been assessed for use on the delicate eye area. Pigment particles may cause irritation if they enter the eyes.
Best used within 6 months of opening.
CAUTIONS
• For external use only.
• Not intended for use on the eyes or eyelids.
• Patch test before first use if you have sensitive skin.
• Discontinue use if irritation, redness, swelling or discomfort occurs.
• Do not apply to broken, irritated or damaged skin.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
• Do not use if the odour, colour or texture changes unexpectedly.
INGREDIENTS/INCI:
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Shorea Robusta Resin, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Cera, Jojoba Esters, Magnesium Stearate, Mica, Lauroyl Lysine, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Cera, Tocopherol. May contain: Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Zinc Oxide (CI 77947), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
Q&A
Can I use it on both my lips and cheeks?
Yes. It is designed as a multipurpose lip colour and cream blush. Apply lightly to the cheeks and build the colour gradually.
How pigmented is it?
It contains 10% pigment, providing noticeable but buildable colour. One light application gives a softer tint, while additional layers create a stronger result.
What finish does it have?
It has a soft satin finish—not completely matte, greasy or highly glossy.
How do I apply it?
Apply to the lips with a clean fingertip or lip brush. For cheeks, dab on a small amount and blend immediately with clean fingers, a brush or a makeup sponge.
How long does it last?
Wear time varies depending on skin type, eating and drinking. It is not transfer-proof, so the lip colour may need reapplying after meals.
Is it vegan?
It is formulated without animal-derived ingredients and contains no beeswax or carmine.
Does it contain fragrance or flavour?
No. It is made without added fragrance, essential oils or lip flavour.
What colourants are used?
The shades are created with cosmetic-grade mineral pigments such as mica, iron oxides and titanium dioxide. No carmine or lake dyes are used.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
It is fragrance-free and made with a minimal anhydrous formula, but individual sensitivities can still occur. Patch-test before broader facial use and discontinue if irritation develops.
Can I use it around my eyes?
No. This product is intended for lips and cheeks only and has not been formulated or assessed for use around the eyes.
Will the colour look the same on everyone?
The result will vary with natural lip colour, skin tone, undertone and how heavily it is applied.
Why might the colour vary slightly between batches?
Each balm is handmade in small batches using mineral pigments, so minor variations in shade or appearance can naturally occur.
Will it melt in hot weather?
Like most natural wax-and-oil balms, it may soften in high temperatures. Store it below 25°C, away from direct sunlight, heaters and hot cars.
How should I store it?
Keep the lid securely closed and store the balm in a cool, dry place. Avoid introducing water or using wet fingers.
How long will it last?
Refer to the best-before date on the packaging. Keep the product clean and discontinue use if its smell, colour or texture changes unexpectedly.
How do I clean the applicator?
Wash reusable applicators with mild soap and warm water, rinse thoroughly and allow them to dry completely before placing them back near the product.
Is it handmade?
Yes. Each balm is artisan-made and hand-poured in small batches.
What should I do if irritation occurs?
Stop using the product and gently remove it. Seek medical advice if irritation is severe, persistent or involves swelling.
