Ingredient glossary

Ingredients: N

23 ingredients starting with N.

N-Acetyl Glucosamine — N-Acetyl Glucosamine is naturally derived from the shells of crustaceans such as shrimp… | UK Lips ingredient guide

N-Acetyl Glucosamine

N-Acetyl Glucosamine is a gentle, skin-friendly ingredient derived from glucose that helps brighten, hydrate and support a smoother compl…

Nashi — Nashi comes from the fruit of the Pyrus pyrifolia tree, a deciduous pear native to East… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Nashi

Nashi, also known as Asian pear, is a juicy fruit extract used in modern skincare and haircare for its gentle hydrating and brightening p…

Natural exfoliants

Help buff away dead surface cells so skin feels smoother after washing.

Natural Extracts — Natural extracts come from a wide variety of plant sources including leaves, flowers, r… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Natural Extracts

Natural extracts are concentrated ingredients derived from plants, flowers, fruits, seeds or herbs. They are widely used in UK skincare a…

Natural Flavourings — Natural flavourings are typically obtained from plant sources such as fruits, leaves, f… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Natural Flavourings

Natural flavourings are plant-derived extracts used in UK beauty products to provide a pleasant taste or scent, most commonly found in li…

Natural Oils — Natural oils are typically cold-pressed or expeller-pressed from the seeds, kernels, nu… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Natural Oils

Natural oils are plant-derived oils used widely in UK skincare, haircare and cosmetics to nourish, moisturise and protect. Extracted from…

Natural Oils and Waxes — Natural oils are typically cold-pressed from seeds, nuts, kernels or fruit pulp of plan… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Natural Oils and Waxes

Natural oils and waxes are plant-derived ingredients used widely in UK beauty products to moisturise, protect and condition skin and hair…

Natural Starch — Natural starch is obtained from the seeds, roots or tubers of various plants, most comm… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Natural Starch

Natural starch is a gentle, plant-derived powder commonly used in UK beauty products as a soft-focus mattifier, absorbent and texture enh…

Natural Sweeteners — Natural sweeteners in beauty are typically derived from plants such as sugar cane, suga… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Natural Sweeteners

Natural sweeteners are plant-derived ingredients used in UK beauty products to provide a pleasant taste or subtle scent while helping to …

Natural vegetable oils — Natural vegetable oils are obtained from the seeds, kernels, nuts or fleshy parts of va… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Natural vegetable oils

Natural vegetable oils are plant-derived oils extracted from seeds, nuts, kernels or fruits. They are widely used in UK skincare, haircar…

Naturally Derived Plant Extracts — These extracts come from a wide variety of plants including flowers such as chamomile a… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Naturally Derived Plant Extracts

Naturally derived plant extracts are ingredients obtained from various parts of plants, such as leaves, flowers, roots, or seeds, that ar…

Neroli — Neroli is obtained by steam distillation of the delicate white flowers of the bitter or… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Neroli

Neroli is a delicate floral essential oil steam-distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree. Prized in British skincare and fra…

Neroli Oil — Neroli oil is obtained by steam distillation of the delicate white flowers of the bitte… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Neroli Oil

Neroli oil is a delicately floral essential oil steam-distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree. It has been used in fine per…

Nettle Extract — Nettle Extract is obtained from the leaves and stems of Urtica dioica, the common sting… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Nettle Extract

Nettle Extract is a traditional botanical ingredient derived from the common stinging nettle plant. It is widely used in UK skincare and …

Niacinamide — While niacinamide is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3, in skincare it is produced syn… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Niacinamide

Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 and one of the most popular skincare ingredients in the UK. It is loved for its ability to strengthen…

Nicotinamide

Included at 3% to support clearer-looking skin and reduce the appearance of age and sun spots.

Night orchid — Night orchid refers to extracts obtained from the flowers of various night-blooming orc… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Night orchid

Night orchid is a delicate botanical extract prized in UK skincare for its soothing and hydrating properties. Derived from the exotic flo…

Nitrocellulose — Nitrocellulose is produced by treating cellulose, a natural polymer sourced from wood p… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Nitrocellulose

Nitrocellulose is a film-forming ingredient commonly used in nail polishes, base coats and some long-wear lip products. It creates a hard…

Nutmeg — Nutmeg is the dried seed of the Myristica fragrans tree, an evergreen native to the Spi… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Nutmeg

Nutmeg is a warm, aromatic spice whose essential oil is used in small amounts in skincare and haircare for its soothing and stimulating p…

Nylon-12 — Nylon-12 is a synthetic polymer produced from petroleum-derived raw materials. It is no… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Nylon-12

Nylon-12 is a silky, fine white powder used in many UK beauty products to improve texture and finish. It gives a soft-focus, matte effect…

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