Tiare Tahiti
Tiare Tahiti is the fragrant flower of the Tahitian gardenia, widely used in UK beauty products for its delicate floral scent and soothing properties. Often infused into oils or added as a fragrance, it brings a touch of Polynesian luxury to creams, body butters, hair oils and perfumes. It is prized for its gentle, skin-friendly nature and iconic tropical aroma.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare Tiare Tahiti is typically used as an infused oil or absolute that lends a rich, sweet floral note while helping to soften and condition the skin and hair. The flower is traditionally steeped in coconut oil to create the classic monoi de Tahiti base, which acts as an emollient that helps reinforce the skin’s moisture barrier and leaves hair smooth and manageable. Its mild aromatic profile also functions as a natural fragrance ingredient in clean-beauty formulations.
Key benefits
- Adds a luxurious tropical floral scent to products
- Helps soften and condition skin
- Supports hair smoothness and shine
- Acts as a gentle emollient
- Enhances the sensory experience of body and hair care
- Suitable for delicate and sensitive formulations
Best for
dry skin, sensitive skin, normal skin, mature skin
Where it comes from
Tiare Tahiti is the national flower of Tahiti and refers to the blossoms of Gardenia taitensis. The fragrant white flowers are traditionally hand-picked and infused into virgin coconut oil to produce the iconic Monoi de Tahiti used in beauty products.
Products with Tiare Tahiti
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Tiare Tahiti than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
- Jennifer Lopez JLove Fragrance Mist 240ml Jennifer Lopez