Urb Apothecary Cheek Lip Stain

ALKANET ROOT is a natural dyeing agent that gives a ruby red color.

KAOLIN CLAY is one of the mildest clays but it still stimulates blood flow to your skin which encourages healthy skin cell turnover and promotes a brightened even skin tone.

COCOA BUTTER is high in antioxidants, which help fight off free-radical damage to the skin. It is high in fatty acids and deeply hydrates the skin with a subtle chocolate-like scent.

PALMAROSA is well-known for its hydrating properties and can assist in preventing inflammation and skin dehydration. It also balances sebum or oil production, aids in the healing of cuts and bruises, and helps remedy acne breakouts.

YLANG YLANG is used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, promote wound healing, improve mood, and enhance libido.

Beeswax - Helianthus Annuus* (Sunflower) Oil, Cera Alba* (Beeswax), Alkanna Tinctoria* (Alkanet) Root, Ricinus Communis* (Castor) Oil, Theobroma Cacao* (Cocoa) Butter, Brassica Glycerides, Maranta Arundinacea* (Arrowroot) Powder, Kaolin, Pelargonium x Asperum* (Geranium) Oil, Cymbopogon Martinii* (Palmarosa) Oil, and Cananga Odorata* (Ylang Ylang) Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E Non-GMO), Citral+, Farnesol+, Geraniol+, Limonene+, Linalool+, Benzyl Benzoate+, Benzyl Salicylate+, Eugenol+, Isoeugenol+, Citronellol+.
*Organic Ingredient
+Natural Component of Essential Oils

Vegan - Helianthus Annuus* (Sunflower) Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla Wax), Alkanna Tinctoria* (Alkanet) Root, Ricinus Communis* (Castor) Oil, Maranta Arundinacea* (Arrowroot) Powder, Kaolin, Theobroma Cacao* (Cocoa) Butter, Brassica Glycerides, Pelargonium x Asperum* (Geranium) Oil, Cymbopogon Martinii* (Palmarosa) Oil, Cananga Odorata* (Ylang Ylang) Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E Non-GMO), Citral+, Farnesol+, Geraniol+, Limonene+, Linalool+, Benzyl Benzoate+, Benzyl Salicylate+, Eugenol+, Isoeugenol+, Citronellol+.
*Organic Ingredient
+Natural Component of Essential Oils

Lightly glide across your cheekbones or lips for a mere touch of protection and color, or for more color, use your fingernail to scrape off a bit of balm and apply it to lips and/or cheeks.

Cruelty Free
Women Owned
Hand Crafted
Plant Powered
Sustainably sourced
High Performance

Handcrafted in small batches
All of our products are created by hand in small batches in our Sacramento, California studio so we can ensure quality throughout each step of the process.

Sustainable and locally sourced
Our core ethos is to source as locally, organically, ethically, and as potent as possible. We have been fortunate to have found many small herb farms throughout the US—even some right here in Sacramento—that we partner with and who share this philosophy.

Good products that are better for the planet
We are incredibly intentional in making efforts to reduce our plastic footprint. We pack our retail orders with unbleached, recyclable kraft paper, corrugated cardboard padding, biodegradable packing peanuts, water-activated paper shipping tape, and eco-printed thank you cards.

Our sprayers contain about 60% less plastic than other conventical pumps and the mask sample envelopes are 100% biodegradable. (Even the labels!)

Outer cartons are used to protect the oils from light and allow us to eliminate plastic shrink wrap.

The push up tubes we use are 100% cardboard with a food-grade wax lining and no plastic laminate on the outside.

Our wholesale orders are packed mostly with materials and boxes from supply orders.

*The color of our Lips & Cheeks product is derived exclusively from alkanet root, a botanical ingredient that naturally varies in pigment intensity. Despite employing a consistent extraction process for every batch, variations in color occur due to the inherent differences in each harvest. Over the years, we have observed that alkanet root has not yielded the same depth of color as in the past, likely due to environmental factors such as seasonal growing conditions and plant stress.

These fluctuations are an inherent aspect of working with 100% botanical-based colorants. While we strive to maintain batch consistency, slight variations are a natural characteristic of our commitment to using pure, plant-derived ingredients.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product does not intend to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any medications, please consult with a qualified health professional before beginning any new herbal products.