Black cherry
Black cherry is a richly pigmented fruit extract used in UK skincare and beauty products for its vibrant colour and antioxidant properties. It brings a natural deep-red hue to lip products, blushes and masks while helping to protect the skin from environmental stressors. Gentle enough for most skin types, it is a favourite in clean beauty formulations.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, black cherry extract functions as a natural colourant and antioxidant-rich botanical. The fruit’s anthocyanins deliver a deep berry-red tone ideal for lip tints, cheek stains and rinse-off masks, while its phenolic compounds help neutralise free radicals on the skin’s surface. Formulators value its ability to impart both visual appeal and a subtle conditioning feel, making it a versatile ingredient in modern British clean-beauty and colour cosmetics.
Key benefits
- Delivers a natural deep-red pigment for lips and cheeks
- Provides antioxidant protection against environmental stressors
- Helps condition and soften skin and lips
- Imparts a juicy, fruity scent in natural formulations
- Enhances product vibrancy without synthetic dyes
- Suitable for creating sheer, buildable colour
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, dull skin, sensitive skin
Where it comes from
Black cherry is derived from the fruit of the Prunus avium tree, a deciduous plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. The extract is typically obtained from the dark purple-black flesh and skin of the ripe cherries.