Ingredient glossary

Ingredients: H

29 ingredients starting with H.

Hazelnut seed oil — Hazelnut seed oil is cold-pressed from the nuts (seeds) of the hazel tree, Corylus avel… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Hazelnut seed oil

Hazelnut seed oil is a lightweight, nourishing carrier oil derived from hazelnuts. It absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving a gre…

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil — Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is obtained by cold-pressing the seeds of the sunflower plan… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, commonly known as sunflower seed oil, is a lightweight, non-greasy natural oil widely used in UK skincare and…

Heliotrope — Heliotrope comes from the flowers of the Heliotropium arborescens plant, also known as … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Heliotrope

Heliotrope is a delicate floral extract prized in British beauty for its sweet, powdery, almond-cherry scent. Often used in perfumes, cre…

HEPES — HEPES is a synthetic buffering agent derived from ethane sulfonic acid. It is produced … | UK Lips ingredient guide

HEPES

HEPES is a gentle buffering ingredient commonly used in UK skincare formulas to help maintain the ideal pH level of a product. It is valu…

Hesperidin — Hesperidin is naturally extracted from the peels of citrus fruits, particularly oranges… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Hesperidin

Hesperidin is a natural flavonoid found in citrus fruits that is increasingly used in UK skincare for its antioxidant and soothing proper…

Hexapeptide-9 — Hexapeptide-9 is produced synthetically in laboratories by linking six amino acids in a… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Hexapeptide-9

Hexapeptide-9 is a synthetic anti-ageing peptide used in skincare to help improve skin firmness and reduce the look of wrinkles. Often de…

Hexylresorcinol — Hexylresorcinol is a synthetic derivative of resorcinol, originally inspired by compoun… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Hexylresorcinol

Hexylresorcinol is a gentle skin-brightening ingredient commonly used in UK serums, creams and spot treatments. It helps fade the look of…

Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract — Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract is derived from the seeds of the okra plant (Abelmosch… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract

Hibiscus Esculentus Seed Extract is a gentle, plant-derived ingredient obtained from the seeds of okra. It is valued in skincare and hair…

Homosalate — Although used in its synthetic form in cosmetics, homosalate is chemically related to c… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Homosalate

Homosalate is a clear, oily liquid commonly used in UK sunscreens and daily moisturisers with SPF. It works as a chemical (organic) UV fi…

Honey — Honey is produced naturally by honeybees from the nectar of flowering plants. The bees … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Honey

Honey is a naturally sweet, viscous substance produced by bees that has been used in British skincare for centuries thanks to its soothin…

Honeysuckle — Honeysuckle refers to the flowers of several species of the Lonicera plant, a climbing … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle extract is a gentle, naturally derived botanical widely used in British skincare and haircare for its soothing and conditioni…

Horse Chestnut Extract — Horse Chestnut Extract is obtained from the seeds of the horse chestnut tree (Aesculus … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Horse Chestnut Extract

Horse Chestnut Extract is a natural plant extract valued in skincare for its soothing and toning properties. Derived from the seeds of th…

Humectants — Many humectants are naturally derived from plant sources such as coconut, corn, sugar b… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Humectants

Humectants are ingredients that attract and hold onto water from the air or deeper layers of the skin, helping to keep your skincare and …

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

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is a hero skincare ingredient known for its incredible ability to hold up to 1000 times its weight in water. In cosmetics…

Hydrogenated Castor Oil — Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from the seeds of the castor oil plant (Ricinus comm… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a versatile, plant-derived ingredient used in UK beauty products as an emollient, thickener and emulsifier. It…

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene — Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a fully synthetic ingredient produced by the hydrogenatio… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a lightweight, silky emollient commonly used in UK skincare and makeup to give products a smooth, non-greas…

Hydrolyzed Collagen — Hydrolysed collagen is derived from animal sources, most commonly bovine (cow) or marin… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolysed collagen is a broken-down form of collagen protein that is easily absorbed by the skin. It is widely used in UK skincare and h…

Hydrolyzed Corn Protein — Hydrolyzed Corn Protein is derived from corn (maize) kernels. The natural proteins are … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Hydrolyzed Corn Protein

Hydrolyzed Corn Protein is a gentle, plant-derived ingredient used in skincare and haircare to help strengthen and moisturise. It forms a…

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid — Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is produced by the enzymatic breakdown of hyaluronic acid, w… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a smaller, lightweight form of hyaluronic acid that penetrates deeper into the skin than regular HA. It hel…

Hydrolyzed Keratin — Keratin is a natural fibrous protein found in wool, feathers, horns and human hair. The… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Hydrolyzed keratin is a gentle, water-soluble form of the protein that naturally makes up your hair, skin and nails. In beauty products i…

Hydrolyzed Pearl (Pearl Powder) — Hydrolyzed Pearl is sourced from the inner layers of freshwater and saltwater pearls fo… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Hydrolyzed Pearl (Pearl Powder)

Hydrolyzed Pearl, also known as pearl powder, is a finely milled ingredient derived from pearls that has been used in beauty rituals for …

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein — Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is derived from soybeans. The proteins are extracted from the se… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is a gentle, plant-derived ingredient used in skincare and haircare to help hydrate, strengthen and smooth. It is …

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein — Hydrolysed wheat protein is derived from the seeds of the wheat plant (Triticum aestivu… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hydrolysed wheat protein is a gentle, film-forming ingredient derived from wheat that helps to condition and protect both skin and hair. …

Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch — Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch is derived from the starch of wheat kernels (Triticum vulgare).… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch

Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch is a gentle, plant-derived ingredient used in UK skincare and haircare to soothe, condition and improve texture. …

Hydroxyethyl Urea — Hydroxyethyl urea is a synthetic derivative of urea. While urea itself can be sourced f… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Hydroxyethyl Urea is a highly effective humectant used in UK skincare and haircare to draw moisture into the skin and hair. It is a gentl…

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