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Rose

Rose is a classic beauty ingredient celebrated for its delicate floral scent and soothing properties. Derived from rose petals and buds, it is commonly used in skincare, haircare and fragrances to add a touch of luxury and gentleness. In the UK, you’ll find it in everything from rosewater toners and face mists to luxurious creams and bath oils.

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How it works in skincare

In cosmetics and skincare, rose extract and rose oil work as gentle skin conditioners that help to soften and soothe the skin while imparting a naturally fresh, floral fragrance. Rosewater is frequently used as a hydrating toner or facial mist, balancing the skin’s appearance without stripping natural oils. Its mild astringent qualities make it a popular choice in UK formulations for calming sensitive or reactive skin and adding a refined scent to creams, serums and hair products.

Key benefits

  • Helps soothe and calm the appearance of irritated skin
  • Provides a delicate natural floral fragrance
  • Acts as a gentle skin-conditioning agent
  • Helps balance and refresh the look of skin
  • Adds softness and smoothness to hair
  • Suitable for use in gentle, luxury formulations

Best for

sensitive skin, dry skin, normal skin, mature skin

Where it comes from

Rose is obtained from the petals and flowers of various species of the Rosa plant, most commonly Rosa damascena and Rosa centifolia. The delicate blooms are typically steam-distilled to produce rose essential oil or soaked in water to create rosewater.

Products with Rose

Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Rose than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.

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