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Ingredients: U

8 ingredients starting with U.

Ucuuba Butter — Ucuuba butter is obtained from the seeds of the ucuuba tree (Virola sebifera), a tropic… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Ucuuba Butter

Ucuuba butter is a rich, plant-based butter extracted from the seeds of the ucuuba tree, popular in natural skincare and haircare for its…

UltraCalming Complex — UltraCalming Complex is typically derived from a synergistic blend of plant-based extra… | UK Lips ingredient guide

UltraCalming Complex

UltraCalming Complex is a soothing blend of botanical extracts and active ingredients designed to comfort irritated skin. Popular in UK s…

Uncaria Gambir Extract — Uncaria Gambir Extract comes from the leaves and young twigs of Uncaria gambir, a climb… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Uncaria Gambir Extract

Uncaria Gambir Extract is a gentle botanical extract derived from the leaves of the gambir plant, commonly used in UK skincare and hairca…

Upcycled Elderflower Extract — Elderflower comes from the delicate white blossoms of the elder tree (Sambucus nigra), … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Upcycled Elderflower Extract

Upcycled elderflower extract is a sustainable skincare ingredient made from the blossoms of the elder tree that would otherwise go to was…

Urea — While urea is produced synthetically for cosmetic use, it is chemically identical to th… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Urea

Urea is a naturally occurring humectant and skin-conditioning agent widely used in UK skincare and haircare products. It helps draw moist…

UV Filters — UV filters can be mineral-based, sourced from naturally occurring ores such as titanium… | UK Lips ingredient guide

UV Filters

UV filters are ingredients added to sunscreens, moisturisers and makeup to help protect skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. They work b…

UVA and UVB Filters — UVA and UVB filters can be mineral-based, derived from naturally occurring ores such as… | UK Lips ingredient guide

UVA and UVB Filters

UVA and UVB filters are ingredients added to sunscreens, moisturisers and makeup to help shield skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. The…

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