Ingredient glossary

Ingredients: G

27 ingredients starting with G.

Galactoarabinan — Galactoarabinan is a natural polysaccharide extracted from the heartwood of the Western… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Galactoarabinan

Galactoarabinan is a gentle, plant-derived polysaccharide used in UK skincare and haircare to improve texture, hydration and product feel…

Gardenia — Gardenia refers to the fragrant white flowers and fruit of the Gardenia jasminoides pla… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Gardenia

Gardenia is a fragrant flowering plant extract used in UK skincare and haircare for its soothing, antioxidant-rich properties. It brings …

Geraniol — Geraniol is a naturally occurring alcohol found in the essential oils of roses, geraniu… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Geraniol

Geraniol is a naturally derived fragrance ingredient found in many essential oils. It gives a sweet, rosy floral scent to perfumes, cream…

Geranium — Geranium essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves, stems and flowers of Pelargo… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Geranium

Geranium is a popular floral ingredient in UK skincare and beauty products, valued for its fresh, rosy-citrus scent and gentle balancing …

Geranium essential oil — Geranium essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves, stems and flowers of Pelargo… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Geranium essential oil

Geranium essential oil is a fragrant, floral ingredient widely used in UK skincare and haircare for its balancing and refreshing properti…

Geranium Oil — Geranium oil is steam-distilled from the leaves and flowers of Pelargonium graveolens, … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Geranium Oil

Geranium oil is a fragrant, floral essential oil widely used in British skincare and haircare for its balancing and refreshing properties…

Ginger — Ginger comes from the rhizome (underground stem) of Zingiber officinale, a tropical flo… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Ginger

Ginger is a warming, spicy ingredient that brings a natural glow and invigorating feel to skincare and haircare. Derived from the root of…

Ginger Extract — Ginger extract is obtained from the rhizome (root) of Zingiber officinale, a flowering … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Ginger Extract

Ginger extract is a warming, spicy botanical widely used in British skincare and haircare for its stimulating and antioxidant properties.…

Ginger Lily

Adds a soft spicy-floral facet that bridges the top and heart of the scent.

Ginseng Extract — Ginseng Extract is obtained from the roots of Panax ginseng, a slow-growing perennial p… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Ginseng Extract

Ginseng Extract is a popular botanical ingredient in skincare and haircare, valued for its energising and revitalising properties. Derive…

Gluconolactone — Gluconolactone is naturally derived from the oxidation of glucose, which is sourced fro… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Gluconolactone

Gluconolactone is a gentle, multi-tasking skincare ingredient that belongs to the PHA (polyhydroxy acid) family. It works as a mild exfol…

Glucosamine — Glucosamine used in cosmetics is typically derived from the shells of shellfish such as… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Glucosamine

Glucosamine is a gentle skincare ingredient derived from natural sugars that helps support skin hydration and smoothness. Commonly found …

Glutamic Acid — Glutamic acid is naturally derived from plant sources such as sugar beet or wheat. In c… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid is a gentle amino acid used in UK skincare and haircare to help moisturise, condition and balance the skin and hair. It is …

Glycerin — Glycerin is naturally derived from plant oils such as coconut, palm or rapeseed through… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Glycerin

Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a clear, odourless liquid that acts as a powerful humectant in skincare and haircare. It draws moist…

Glycolic Acid — Glycolic acid occurs naturally in sugar cane, sugar beets and certain fruits such as gr… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid is one of the most popular alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) used in UK skincare. It is a small, fast-acting acid that gently exfo…

Glycyrrhetinic Acid — Glycyrrhetinic acid is naturally derived from the root of the liquorice plant (Glycyrrh… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Glycyrrhetinic Acid

Glycyrrhetinic acid is a gentle, soothing ingredient derived from liquorice root. It is widely used in UK skincare to calm irritation, re…

Gold-Stabilised Vitamin C — While vitamin C is naturally abundant in fruits and vegetables such as oranges, kiwis a… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Gold-Stabilised Vitamin C

Gold-Stabilised Vitamin C is a premium, highly stable form of vitamin C used in UK skincare to brighten and protect the skin. By binding …

Grapefruit — Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is a hybrid citrus fruit believed to have originated from … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Grapefruit

Grapefruit is a zesty, uplifting citrus ingredient widely used in UK skincare and haircare for its fresh scent and skin-brightening prope…

Grapefruit essential oil — Grapefruit essential oil is cold-pressed from the outer peel of the grapefruit (Citrus … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Grapefruit essential oil

Grapefruit essential oil is a fresh, zesty citrus oil widely used in UK skincare and haircare for its uplifting aroma and brightening pro…

Grapefruit Oil — Grapefruit oil is cold-pressed from the outer peel of the grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Grapefruit Oil

Grapefruit oil is a fresh, zesty essential oil extracted from the peel of the grapefruit. It is widely used in UK skincare and haircare f…

Grapeseed oil — Grapeseed oil is obtained by cold-pressing or solvent-extracting the tiny seeds found i… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Grapeseed oil

Grapeseed oil is a lightweight, silky carrier oil pressed from the seeds of grapes. It is a popular choice in UK skincare and haircare fo…

Green Mandarin

Gives the opening a bright, juicy citrus lift that keeps the scent feeling fresh.

Green plum water — Green plum water is obtained through steam distillation or aqueous extraction of unripe… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Green plum water

Green plum water is a gentle, hydrating botanical extract derived from unripe green plums. It is increasingly popular in UK skincare for …

Green Tea — Green tea comes from the unoxidised leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, an evergreen… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Green Tea

Green tea is a popular botanical extract celebrated in British skincare for its soothing and antioxidant properties. Derived from the lea…

Green Tea Extract — Green tea extract is obtained from the unfermented leaves of the Camellia sinensis tea … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Green Tea Extract

Green tea extract is a popular botanical ingredient derived from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Rich in polyphenols and antio…

Guaiac Wood — Guaiac wood is derived from the heartwood of the Guaiacum officinale or Guaiacum sanctu… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Guaiac Wood

Guaiac wood is a warm, earthy-smelling natural ingredient extracted from the heartwood of the guaiac tree. It is used in UK skincare and …

Guava Extract — Guava extract is obtained from the fruit, leaves or seeds of the guava tree (Psidium gu… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Guava Extract

Guava Extract is a gentle, fruit-derived ingredient packed with antioxidants and vitamins that helps brighten and protect the skin. Popul…

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