Ingredient glossary

Ingredients: B

38 ingredients starting with B.

Babassu Oil — Babassu oil is extracted from the kernels of the fruit of the babassu palm (Attalea spe… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Babassu Oil

Babassu oil is a lightweight, plant-based oil extracted from the nuts of the babassu palm. It feels silky on the skin, absorbs quickly wi…

Balm Mint — Balm Mint is the common name for Melissa officinalis, a perennial herb in the mint fami… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Balm Mint

Balm Mint, also known as lemon balm, is a gentle, aromatic herb used in British skincare and lip care for its soothing and refreshing qua…

Basil — Basil is derived from the leaves of Ocimum basilicum, a fragrant annual herb belonging … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Basil

Basil is a fragrant herb extract commonly used in UK skincare and haircare for its refreshing, antioxidant-rich properties. It brings a c…

Beeswax — Beeswax is a natural substance secreted by the wax glands of honeybees (Apis mellifera)… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Beeswax

Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees, widely used in British skincare and cosmetics as a gentle thickener and protective barrie…

Behentrimonium Chloride — Behentrimonium chloride is derived from behenic acid, a fatty acid naturally obtained f… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Behentrimonium Chloride

Behentrimonium chloride is a conditioning agent commonly found in UK hair care products such as conditioners, masks and detangling sprays…

Benzoin — Benzoin is a balsamic resin obtained from the bark of trees in the Styrax family, most … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Benzoin

Benzoin is a warm, sweet, vanilla-like resin used in UK skincare and fragrance as a gentle fixative, soothing agent and natural preservat…

Benzyl Alcohol — Benzyl alcohol occurs naturally in a variety of plant sources including jasmine flowers… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Benzyl Alcohol

Benzyl alcohol is a gentle preservative and fragrance component commonly used in UK skincare, haircare and makeup products. It helps prev…

Benzyl salicylate — Benzyl salicylate occurs naturally in several essential oils including ylang-ylang, car… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Benzyl salicylate

Benzyl salicylate is a sweet, floral-scented ingredient commonly used in UK perfumes, body lotions and shower gels. It acts as a fragranc…

Bergamot — Bergamot oil is cold-pressed from the rind of the bergamot citrus fruit (Citrus bergami… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Bergamot

Bergamot is a fresh, citrusy essential oil widely used in UK skincare and fragrance for its uplifting scent and gentle skin-balancing pro…

Beta Glucan 1,3 — Beta Glucan 1,3 is naturally derived from the cell walls of baker’s yeast (Saccharomyce… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Beta Glucan 1,3

Beta Glucan 1,3 is a powerful, natural polysaccharide used in skincare to soothe, hydrate and strengthen the skin’s barrier. It is a gent…

Beta-Glucan — Beta-glucan is a natural polysaccharide most commonly sourced from the cell walls of oa… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Beta-Glucan

Beta-Glucan is a gentle, skin-soothing ingredient derived from oats, yeast or mushrooms. It is widely used in UK skincare for its ability…

Betaine — Betaine is most commonly sourced from sugar beet (Beta vulgaris), where it is extracted… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Betaine

Betaine is a gentle, naturally derived ingredient commonly used in UK skincare and haircare to hydrate, soothe and condition. It helps pr…

Bifida Ferment Lysate — Bifida Ferment Lysate is produced by the controlled fermentation of Bifidobacterium, a … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Bifida Ferment Lysate is a probiotic-derived skincare ingredient obtained by fermenting the Bifidobacterium bacterium. Popular in Korean …

Bilberry Seed Oil — Bilberry seed oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of Vaccinium myrtillus, a small shrub … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Bilberry Seed Oil

Bilberry seed oil is a lightweight, antioxidant-rich oil extracted from the tiny seeds of the bilberry fruit. Popular in UK skincare for …

Bioavailable Hyaluronic Acid — Although naturally found in the human body, the hyaluronic acid used in cosmetics is pr… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Bioavailable Hyaluronic Acid

Bioavailable hyaluronic acid is a form of hyaluronic acid that has been specially processed to be more easily absorbed by the skin, deliv…

Biotin — Biotin is naturally found in many plant sources including nuts, seeds and leafy greens,… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Biotin

Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, is a popular beauty ingredient added to hair, skin and nail formulas. It is widely used in UK shampoos,…

Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate — Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate is a synthetic molecule developed in a laboratory sp… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate

Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate is a breakthrough hair-repairing ingredient used in professional salon treatments. Often referred to a…

Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone — Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone is a synthetic ingredient produced by reacting dimethicone … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone

Bis-Cetearyl Amodimethicone is a silicone-based conditioning agent commonly used in UK haircare and skincare products. It helps smooth an…

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 — Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is a synthetic ester derived from glycerine, adipic ac… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is a skin-friendly, semi-solid emollient often used as a lanolin alternative in lip balms, lipsticks and…

Bisabolol — Bisabolol is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol found in the essential oil of … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Bisabolol

Bisabolol is a gentle, soothing ingredient commonly used in UK skincare and beauty products. Derived mainly from chamomile, it helps calm…

Black Pepper — Black pepper comes from the small, dried, unripe fruits (peppercorns) of the Piper nigr… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Black Pepper

Black pepper is a warming, spicy extract derived from the dried fruits of the Piper nigrum plant. In skincare and haircare it is used in …

Black Peppercorn — Black peppercorns are the unripe berries of the Piper nigrum vine, a perennial climbing… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Black Peppercorn

Black peppercorn is the dried fruit of the Piper nigrum vine, widely used in modern skincare and haircare for its gently stimulating and …

Blackcurrant — Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) is the seed oil and fruit extract obtained from the small, … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant is a nutrient-rich berry extract commonly used in UK skincare and haircare for its antioxidant properties and soothing quali…

Blueberry Extract — Blueberry extract is obtained from the fruit of the Vaccinium corymbosum or Vaccinium a… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Blueberry Extract

Blueberry Extract is a gentle, antioxidant-rich ingredient derived from the fruit that helps protect and brighten the skin in everyday sk…

Boron Nitride — Boron nitride is a synthetic mineral compound formed from the elements boron and nitrog… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Boron Nitride

Boron nitride is a silky, mineral-derived powder used in UK beauty products to give a soft-focus finish and smooth glide. Often called ‘w…

Botanical Oils — Botanical oils are obtained from the seeds, kernels, fruits or flowers of various plant… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Botanical Oils

Botanical oils are natural oils extracted from plants, seeds, nuts or flowers that are widely used in skincare and haircare for their nou…

Brand: Mac — Mac sources many of its key botanical ingredients from plant seeds, flowers and leaves,… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Brand: Mac

Mac is a popular UK beauty brand known for its high-quality cosmetics and skincare that often feature nourishing botanical ingredients. T…

Brand: Revlon — While Revlon as a brand was founded in New York in 1932, many of its modern formulas dr… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Brand: Revlon

Revlon is a classic American beauty brand known for its affordable, high-quality cosmetics and skincare. In the UK, it is a staple in hig…

Broad-spectrum UV filters — Broad-spectrum UV filters are primarily synthetic mineral or organic compounds develope… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Broad-spectrum UV filters

Broad-spectrum UV filters are ingredients in sunscreens and daily skincare that shield skin from both UVA and UVB rays. They help prevent…

Broccoli Seed Oil — Broccoli Seed Oil is cold-pressed from the tiny seeds of the Brassica oleracea plant, t… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Broccoli Seed Oil

Broccoli Seed Oil is a lightweight, non-greasy plant oil extracted from broccoli seeds. It has become a popular natural alternative to si…

Bulgarian rose — Bulgarian rose comes from the petals of the Rosa damascena, a fragrant pink rose cultiv… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Bulgarian rose

Bulgarian rose is a luxurious floral extract prized in British skincare for its delicate, classic rose scent and soothing properties. Der…

Butyl acetate — Butyl acetate occurs naturally in many fruits such as apples, pears and bananas. For co… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Butyl acetate

Butyl acetate is a clear, volatile liquid commonly used in nail polishes, nail polish removers, and some fragrances. It gives products a …

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane — Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a synthetic organic compound created in the laboratory… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a widely used UV filter in UK sunscreens and daily moisturisers. It is highly effective at absorbing UVA…

Butylene Glycol — Butylene Glycol is typically produced from plant sugars such as those derived from corn… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Butylene Glycol

Butylene Glycol is a clear, lightweight liquid used in countless UK skincare and makeup products. It helps formulas feel silky, prevents …

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