Ingredient glossary

Ingredients: W

35 ingredients starting with W.

Walnut oil — Walnut oil is obtained by cold-pressing the kernels of the common walnut (Juglans regia… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Walnut oil

Walnut oil is a lightweight yet nourishing plant oil extracted from walnuts, prized in skincare and haircare for its rich natural emollie…

Walnut Shell Powder — Walnut Shell Powder is derived from the hard outer shells of the walnut (Juglans regia)… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Walnut Shell Powder

Walnut Shell Powder is a gentle, natural exfoliant made from finely ground walnut shells. It provides mild physical exfoliation to help r…

Warm Vanilla — Warm vanilla comes from the fermented and cured seed pods of the Vanilla planifolia orc… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Warm Vanilla

Warm Vanilla is a comforting, sweetly aromatic ingredient that brings a soft, gourmand scent to beauty products. Popular in UK skincare a…

Water — In cosmetic use, water is highly purified and deionised to remove impurities, minerals … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Water

Water is the most common ingredient in UK skincare and beauty products, forming the base of creams, lotions, serums and cleansers. Far fr…

Water Jasmine — Water Jasmine is obtained from the flowers of Jasminum officinale, a climbing shrub nat… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Water Jasmine

Water Jasmine is a delicate floral extract derived from the fragrant blooms of the jasmine plant, prized in British skincare for its gent…

Water lily — Water lily refers to the flowers and roots of Nymphaea alba (white water lily), a peren… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Water lily

Water lily is a gentle, soothing botanical extract derived from the beautiful aquatic flower. Commonly used in UK skincare and bath produ…

Watermelon Snow Algae — Watermelon Snow Algae (Chlamydomonas nivalis) is a naturally occurring pink microalgae … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Watermelon Snow Algae

Watermelon Snow Algae is a vibrant pink microalgae that thrives in icy alpine environments. In skincare it is prized for its ability to p…

Wax blend — Wax blends are typically derived from plant sources such as candelilla wax from the lea… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Wax blend

Wax blend is a carefully balanced mixture of natural and plant-derived waxes used in UK beauty products to improve texture, provide struc…

Waxes — Waxes used in cosmetics are commonly derived from natural sources such as beeswax from … | UK Lips ingredient guide

Waxes

Waxes are natural or synthetic substances used in UK beauty products to thicken, protect and create texture. You'll find them in lip balm…

Wheat Amino Acids — Wheat Amino Acids are obtained by the enzymatic hydrolysis of proteins from the wheat k… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Wheat Amino Acids

Wheat Amino Acids are a gentle, skin-friendly ingredient derived from wheat proteins. They act as a natural moisturiser and conditioning …

Wheat Germ Oil — Wheat germ oil is obtained from the germ (embryo) of the wheat kernel, Triticum aestivu… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Wheat Germ Oil

Wheat germ oil is a nutrient-rich carrier oil extracted from the germ of the wheat kernel. It is prized in skincare and haircare for its …

Whey Protein

Contributes to a cushioning effect on time-thinned skin around the eyes.

White Amber

Adds a gentle amber warmth in the base for a fuller, longer-lasting finish.

White floral accords — White floral accords are created from the fragrant essential oils and absolutes of whit… | UK Lips ingredient guide

White floral accords

White floral accords are a delicate blend of floral notes such as jasmine, lily, magnolia, and neroli that create a soft, clean, and roma…

White flowers — White flowers refers to the blossoms of various flowering plants such as Jasminum offic… | UK Lips ingredient guide

White flowers

White flowers is a delicate botanical extract often derived from blossoms such as jasmine, lily, orange blossom or magnolia. In UK skinca…

White Honey — White honey is produced by bees that collect nectar primarily from white clover flowers… | UK Lips ingredient guide

White Honey

White honey is a delicate, creamy variety of honey prized in British skincare for its gentle moisturising and soothing properties. Lighte…

White Jasmine — White Jasmine comes from the delicate white flowers of Jasminum officinale, a climbing … | UK Lips ingredient guide

White Jasmine

White Jasmine is a delicate floral extract prized in British skincare and fragrance for its elegant, sweet scent and soothing properties.…

White Lily

Contributes a clean floral note in the opening.

White Musk — White Musk is a fully synthetic fragrance molecule created in laboratories. It is desig… | UK Lips ingredient guide

White Musk

White Musk is a clean, soft and powdery fragrance ingredient widely used in British beauty products to give a delicate, skin-like scent. …

White peach — White peach is the fruit of a variety of the peach tree (Prunus persica), specifically … | UK Lips ingredient guide

White peach

White peach is a delicate, fragrant fruit extract used in British skincare and beauty products for its soothing and hydrating properties.…

White Peony — White Peony is sourced from the roots of Paeonia lactiflora, a perennial flowering plan… | UK Lips ingredient guide

White Peony

White Peony is a gentle botanical extract derived from the root of the peony flower, widely used in British skincare for its soothing and…

White Pepper — White pepper comes from the fully ripened fruit of the Piper nigrum vine native to Sout… | UK Lips ingredient guide

White Pepper

White pepper is a gently warming extract derived from the same berries as black pepper but with a milder, more refined profile. In UK bea…

White Poppy Seed Oil — White Poppy Seed Oil is obtained by cold-pressing the seeds of the white poppy, Papaver… | UK Lips ingredient guide

White Poppy Seed Oil

White Poppy Seed Oil is a lightweight, non-greasy oil extracted from the seeds of the white poppy flower. It is prized in skincare for it…

White Rose — White rose is the flower of Rosa × alba, a historic hybrid rose cultivated in the Unite… | UK Lips ingredient guide

White Rose

White Rose is a delicate floral extract prized in British skincare for its soothing and refining qualities. Derived from the petals of th…

White Suede — White Suede is a synthetic fragrance accord created by perfumers to replicate the soft,… | UK Lips ingredient guide

White Suede

White Suede is a luxurious, velvety soft ingredient used in UK beauty products to give a smooth, powdery finish and a sophisticated, clea…

White Truffle — White truffle (Tuber magnatum) is the underground fruiting body of a rare fungus that g… | UK Lips ingredient guide

White Truffle

White truffle is a luxurious skincare ingredient prized for its rich antioxidant content and delicate earthy aroma. Sourced from the rare…

Wild Camomile — Wild Camomile, also known as German chamomile, is the flowering heads of the Matricaria… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Wild Camomile

Wild Camomile is a gentle, soothing botanical extract widely used in British skincare and haircare. Known for its calming properties, it …

Wild fruit flavonoids — Wild fruit flavonoids are naturally occurring compounds extracted from the skins, seeds… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Wild fruit flavonoids

Wild fruit flavonoids are natural plant compounds found in berries and other wild fruits that act as powerful antioxidants in skincare. T…

Wild rose

Forms part of the floral heart, giving a dewy, feminine petal quality.

Winter Rose Oil

Also known as tsubaki oil, it is rich in omega-9 to help soothe skin and support barrier function during cleansing.

Wisteria Accord — Wisteria Accord is a nature-identical fragrance recreation inspired by the flowers of t… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Wisteria Accord

Wisteria Accord is a delicate floral fragrance ingredient that captures the sweet, powdery scent of wisteria blossoms. Popular in British…

Witch Hazel — Witch hazel is derived from the leaves, twigs and bark of Hamamelis virginiana, a decid… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Witch Hazel

Witch hazel is a gentle, natural astringent widely used in UK skincare to tone and refresh the skin. Distilled from the leaves and bark o…

Witch Hazel Extract — Witch hazel extract is derived from the leaves and bark of Hamamelis virginiana, a flow… | UK Lips ingredient guide

Witch Hazel Extract

Witch Hazel Extract is a gentle, natural astringent widely used in UK skincare and beauty products. Distilled from the leaves and bark of…

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