Ingredient glossary

Ingredient glossary

Every ingredient in our products, explained in plain English. Click any product link to shop directly.

A

Acai fruit oil

Oil

Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Oil*

A deeply nourishing oil pressed from acai berries, rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Helps protect skin from environmental stress and supports a healthy skin barrier. Certified organic.

Found in: Scent balms

Apricot kernel oil

Oil

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil*

A lightweight, easily absorbed oil pressed from apricot kernels. Rich in oleic and linoleic acids, it softens and conditions skin without heaviness. Certified organic.

Found in: Brow wax

Arrowroot powder

Powder

Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder*

A fine powder from the arrowroot plant that absorbs excess oil, creates a silky skin feel, and improves texture. A gentle natural alternative to talc. Certified organic in most formulations.

Found in: Brow wax, Mascara, Blush sticks, Concealer

B

Babassu seed oil

Oil

Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil*

A light, non-greasy oil from the babassu palm that melts on contact with skin and absorbs quickly. Rich in lauric acid and deeply moisturising. Certified organic.

Found in: Scent balms

Bentonite clay

Clay

Bentonite

A naturally occurring volcanic clay with excellent absorbency. In mascara it helps build and hold the formula on lashes while providing a smooth, buildable texture.

Found in: Mascara

C

Camellia seed oil

Oil

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil

A lightweight, penetrating oil from the seeds of the tea plant. Rich in oleic acid, prized for its ability to soften and smooth skin without clogging pores.

Found in: Concealer

Candelilla wax

Wax

Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax

A hard plant-derived wax from the candelilla shrub, used as a vegan alternative to beeswax. Provides structure and hold in lip, brow, and eye products, giving formulas their firm but glide-on texture.

Found in: Bare lip balm, Tinted lip balms, Vegan lip stains, Brow wax, Blush sticks, Mascara, Illumi highlighter, Rose Quartz highlighter, Scent balms

Caprylhydroxamic acid

Preservative

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

A gentle preservative derived from coconut oil, working alongside glyceryl caprylate and glycerin to protect formulations from microbial growth. A clean alternative to parabens.

Found in: Bare lip balm, Tinted lip balms, Vegan lip stains, Mascara

Cardamom essential oil

Essential oil

Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil*

A warm, spicy-sweet essential oil steam-distilled from cardamom seeds. Used in Solin for its rich, grounding aroma. Certified organic.

Found in: Solin

Castor seed oil

Oil

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*

A thick conditioning oil that gives mascara and brow products their glossy finish and film-forming properties. Coats and conditions lashes while adding flexible hold to brow wax. Certified organic.

Found in: Brow wax, Mascara

Cocoa seed butter

Butter

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter*

A rich emollient butter pressed from cacao beans. Melts on contact with skin, delivering intense moisture and a smooth creamy texture. Certified organic.

Found in: Bare lip balm, Tinted lip balms, Vegan lip stains, Illumi highlighter, Rose Quartz highlighter

Coconut oil

Oil

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*

Rich in medium-chain fatty acids including lauric acid. Conditions lips and skin, provides a smooth gliding texture, and has a naturally pleasant scent. Certified organic.

Found in: Bare lip balm, Tinted lip balms, Vegan lip stains

G

Glycerin

Active

Glycerin

A naturally derived humectant that draws moisture into the skin. Used as part of our preservation system and contributes to formula stability and smooth feel.

Found in: Bare lip balm, Tinted lip balms, Vegan lip stains, Mascara

Glyceryl caprylate

Preservative

Glyceryl Caprylate

Derived from glycerin and caprylic acid found in coconut oil. Part of our gentle preservation system, it also contributes mild conditioning and emulsifying properties.

Found in: Bare lip balm, Tinted lip balms, Vegan lip stains, Mascara

Grapefruit essential oil

Essential oil

Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil*

A bright citrusy essential oil cold-pressed from grapefruit peel. Used in Solin for its fresh, uplifting top note. Certified organic.

Found in: Solin

Grapeseed oil

Oil

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil

A light, fast-absorbing oil pressed from grape seeds. Rich in linoleic acid and vitamin E, known for its antioxidant properties and non-comedogenic profile.

Found in: Illumi highlighter, Rose Quartz highlighter

I

Iron oxides

Pigment

CI 77491 (red/brown), CI 77492 (yellow), CI 77499 (black)

Naturally occurring mineral pigments creating warm earth tones including reds, browns, oranges, yellows, and blacks. One of the safest colouring agents in cosmetics, sitting on the surface of skin rather than absorbing into it.

Found in: Tinted lip balms, Vegan lip stains, Brow wax, Blush sticks, Concealer, Illumi highlighter, Rose Quartz highlighter

J

Jasmine essential oil

Essential oil

Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Oil

A rich, heady floral essential oil steam-distilled from jasmine flowers. Used in Flore for its iconic romantic fragrance.

Found in: Flore

Jojoba seed oil

Oil

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*

Technically a liquid wax rather than an oil, jojoba closely mimics the skin's natural sebum. Deeply conditioning, non-comedogenic, and exceptionally stable. Certified organic.

Found in: Vegan lip stains, Brow wax, Blush sticks, Scent balms

K

Kokum seed butter

Butter

Garcinia Indica (Kokum) Seed Butter

A firm, stable butter from the kokum tree native to India with an exceptionally high melting point, ideal for solid balm formats. Conditions and softens skin while giving products structure.

Found in: Scent balms

M

Macadamia seed oil

Oil

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil*

A rich creamy oil with one of the highest concentrations of palmitoleic acid of any plant oil. This fatty acid is naturally present in young skin and helps restore a soft, supple feel. Certified organic.

Found in: Bare lip balm, Tinted lip balms, Vegan lip stains

Manganese violet

Pigment

Manganese Violet (CI 77742)

A bright violet mineral pigment used to create cool-toned pinks and roses. One of the few violet shades available from a mineral source, considered safe for all cosmetic applications.

Found in: Tinted lip balms, Blush sticks

Mango seed butter

Butter

Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter

A semi-solid butter rich in stearic and oleic acids. Creates a protective emollient barrier on skin and gives lip products a smooth creamy texture that melts on contact.

Found in: Bare lip balm, Tinted lip balms, Vegan lip stains

Mica

Pigment

Mica (CI 77019)

Naturally occurring silicate minerals that give our products luminosity and shimmer. Some micas may contain trace amounts of titanium dioxide. We are actively researching fully natural alternatives for customers who wish to avoid titanium dioxide entirely.

Found in: Tinted lip balms, Vegan lip stains, Brow wax, Blush sticks, Concealer, Illumi highlighter, Rose Quartz highlighter

Moringa oil

Oil

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

A lightweight, fast-absorbing oil known for its exceptional stability and antioxidant content. Long history of use in skincare for softening and protective properties.

Found in: Concealer

N

Neroli essential oil

Essential oil

Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Flower Oil*

A delicate citrus-floral essential oil from bitter orange blossoms. One of the most prized oils in natural perfumery, used in Flore for its sophisticated uplifting character. Certified organic.

Found in: Flore

P

Patchouli essential oil

Essential oil

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil*

A deep earthy essential oil with a distinctive woody sweet base note. Used in Roseth alongside rose for a grounding, complex fragrance. Certified organic.

Found in: Roseth

Plum seed oil

Oil

Prunus Domestica Seed Oil*

A lightweight nutrient-rich oil pressed from plum kernels, high in oleic and linoleic acids. Absorbs quickly and is prized for its skin-softening and antioxidant properties. Certified organic.

Found in: Vegan lip stains

Pumpkin seed oil

Oil

Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil*

A deep green oil rich in zinc, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. Nourishes and conditions while contributing to the skin-health properties of our brow products. Certified organic.

Found in: Brow wax

R

Rhassoul clay

Clay

Moroccan Lava (Rhassoul) Clay

A mineral-rich clay sourced from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Contributes structure and absorbency to our mascara formula, helping it adhere to and build on lashes.

Found in: Mascara

Rice starch

Powder

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch

A fine silky powder derived from rice that absorbs excess oil, reduces shine, and creates a smooth skin-blurring finish. A gentle effective alternative to synthetic silicones.

Found in: Brow wax, Blush sticks

Rose essential oil

Essential oil

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil*

One of the most treasured essential oils in natural perfumery, steam-distilled from rose petals. Used in Roseth for its deep classic floral scent. Certified organic.

Found in: Roseth

Rosehip seed oil

Oil

Rosa Canina Seed Oil

A nutrient-dense oil pressed from rosehip seeds, high in essential fatty acids and known for its skin-regenerating and antioxidant properties.

Found in: Illumi highlighter, Rose Quartz highlighter

S

Safflower seed oil

Oil

Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil*

A light non-greasy oil high in linoleic acid, particularly suitable for sensitive skin. Forms the base of our blush range, providing a smooth skin-loving carrier for the pigments. Certified organic.

Found in: Blush sticks

Sandalwood essential oil

Essential oil

Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Wood Oil*

A warm creamy woody essential oil and a classic base note in natural perfumery. Used in Still Earth for its deep grounding warmth. Certified organic.

Found in: Still Earth

Shea butter

Butter

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*

One of the most loved plant butters in cosmetics, rich in oleic, stearic, and linoleic acids. Deeply nourishes and protects skin, giving products a creamy luxurious texture. Certified organic.

Found in: Brow wax, Mascara, Blush sticks, Concealer, Illumi highlighter, Rose Quartz highlighter, Scent balms

Silica microspheres

Powder

Silica

Tiny spherical particles of naturally occurring silica that create a soft-focus pore-blurring effect. They scatter light to reduce the appearance of imperfections and give our concealer a smooth skin-like finish.

Found in: Concealer

Sunflower lecithin

Active

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract*

A natural emulsifier and conditioning agent derived from sunflower seeds. Helps bind the mascara formula together and contributes to smooth, even application. Certified organic.

Found in: Mascara

Sweet almond oil

Oil

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*

A gentle medium-weight oil rich in oleic acid and vitamin E. One of the most widely used carrier oils for its mild nourishing and soothing properties. Certified organic.

Found in: Blush sticks

Synthetic fluorphlogopite

Pigment

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

A lab-created form of mica produced without mining. Offers purer, more consistent shimmer than naturally mined mica and eliminates concerns around supply chain ethics and trace mineral contamination.

Found in: Vegan lip stains

T

Tin dioxide

Pigment

Tin Dioxide (CI 77861)

A white mineral pigment used in small amounts to brighten and adjust tone. Used here to achieve the specific warm luminous tone of our Pomegranate lip stain.

Found in: Vegan lip stains

Titanium dioxide

Pigment

Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

A white mineral pigment and UV filter. Our concealer has been reformulated without it, and we are actively researching alternatives to replace trace amounts present in some of our micas.

Found in: Tinted lip balms, Vegan lip stains, Blush sticks

Tocopherol (vitamin E)

Active

Tocopherol

A naturally derived form of vitamin E acting as both a skin-conditioning antioxidant and a natural preservative. Protects formulations from oxidation while nourishing skin directly.

Found in: Bare lip balm, Tinted lip balms, Vegan lip stains, Brow wax, Blush sticks, Mascara, Illumi highlighter, Rose Quartz highlighter, Scent balms

V

Vetiver essential oil

Essential oil

Vetiveria Zizanoides (Vetiver) Root Oil*

A deep smoky earthy essential oil steam-distilled from vetiver roots. One of the most complex and grounding base notes in natural perfumery, used in Still Earth. Certified organic.

Found in: Still Earth

Z

Zinc oxide

Pigment

Zinc Oxide (non-nano)

A naturally occurring mineral acting as a mild white pigment, a broad-spectrum UV filter, and a skin-soothing active. We use non-nano zinc oxide, meaning the particles cannot penetrate the skin barrier.

Found in: Brow wax, Blush sticks, Concealer