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Lavandula Angustifolia (lavender) Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil

Aromatic oil with potential soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, but can be sensitizing.

LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL

Essential oil from lavender, known for its soothing and aromatic properties, but can be irritating for some.

Lavándula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil

A fragrant essential oil that can have soothing properties but may also be irritating.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil *

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil.

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Water

A floral water with mild soothing and hydrating properties.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender)Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender/lavande) Flower Extract

An extract from lavender flowers with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Laverder) Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract

An extract from lavender with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits.

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract (Lavender)

An extract from lavender with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower

Contains beneficial compounds from lavender flowers, offering potential antioxidant and soothing effects.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract

An extract from lavender flowers with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil*

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water

A floral water with mild soothing and hydrating properties.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water*

A floral water with mild soothing and hydrating properties.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/​Leaf/​Stem Extract

An extract from lavender plant parts with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits.

Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil (Lavender Essential Oil)

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil (Lavender)

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil / Lavender Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil*

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil/Extract

Contains both the fragrant oil and beneficial extract of lavender, with potential soothing and antioxidant properties.

Lavandula Angustifolia(Lavender) Flower Extract

An extract from lavender flowers with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits.

Lavandula Angustifolia(Lavender) Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Angustifolia/Lavender Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Augustifolia (Lavender) Extract

An extract from lavender with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits.

Lavandula Flower Extract

An extract from lavender flowers with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits.

Lavandula Hybrida

A hybrid lavender species, often used for its fragrance and potential soothing properties.

Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Grosso Herb Oil⋆

A fragrant essential oil from lavandin with potential soothing properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil

A fragrant essential oil from lavandin with potential soothing properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil*

A fragrant essential oil from lavandin with potential soothing properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Hybrida (Lavender) Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Hybrida Extract

An extract from lavandin with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits.

Lavandula Hybrida Grosso (Lavandin) Herb Oil

A fragrant essential oil from lavandin with potential soothing properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Hybrida Grosso Herb Oil

A fragrant essential oil from lavandin with potential soothing properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Hybrida Herb Oil

A fragrant essential oil from lavandin with potential soothing properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Hybrida Oil

A fragrant essential oil from lavandin with potential soothing properties, but can be irritating.

LAVANDULA HYBRIDA OIL

An essential oil blend, often containing lavender and lavandin, known for its aroma and potential soothing properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Hybrida Oil (Lavandin Essential Oil)

A fragrant essential oil from lavandin with potential soothing properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Hybrida Oil (Lavandin Oil)

A fragrant essential oil from lavandin with potential soothing properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Hybrida Oil*

A fragrant essential oil from lavandin with potential soothing properties, but can be irritating.

LAVANDULA HYBRIDA OIL*

An essential oil blend, often containing lavender and lavandin, known for its aroma and potential soothing properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Hybrida Oil†

A fragrant essential oil from lavandin with potential soothing properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Hybrida Oll

A fragrant essential oil from lavandin with potential soothing properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Intermedia (Lavandin) Oil

A fragrant essential oil from lavandin with potential soothing properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Intermedia (Lavender) Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Intermedia Flower/Leaf/Stem Water

A floral water from lavandin plant parts with mild soothing and hydrating properties.

Lavandula Intermedia Oil

A fragrant essential oil from lavandin with potential soothing properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Latifolia (Spike Lavender) Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Latifolia Herb Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Latifolia Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Officinalis Flower Extract

An extract from lavender flowers with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits.

Lavandula Officinalis Flower Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Officinalis Flower Oil (Lavander Essential Oil)

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Officinalis Flower Oil (Lavender Essential Oil)

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavandula Oil/ Extract

Contains both the fragrant oil and beneficial extract of lavender, with potential soothing and antioxidant properties.

Lavandula Oil/Extract

Contains both the fragrant oil and beneficial extract of lavender, with potential soothing and antioxidant properties.

Lavandula Spica (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

An extract from lavender plant parts with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits.

Lavandula Stoechas Extract

An extract from Spanish lavender with potential antioxidant and soothing properties.

Lavandula Stoechas Flower/Stem Extract

An extract from Spanish lavender plant parts with potential antioxidant and soothing properties.

lavaswortel

Dutch for 'soapwort root', historically used as a natural cleanser.

Lavender

Refers to the plant, often used for its fragrance and potential soothing properties.

Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil)

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Flower Extract°

An extract from lavender flowers with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits.

Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Flower Oil°°

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavender (Lavandula Officinalis) Flower Oil°°

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavender (Lavendula Officinalis) Flower Buds

Contains beneficial compounds from lavender flowers, offering potential antioxidant and soothing effects.

Lavender Essential Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavender Extract

An extract from lavender with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits.

Lavender Flower Extract

An extract from lavender flowers with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits.

Lavender Flower Extract (Lavandula Angustifolia)°

An extract from lavender flowers with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits.

Lavender Flower Oil

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavender Flower Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia)°°

A fragrant essential oil with potential soothing and antioxidant properties, but can be irritating.

Lavender Flower Water

A floral water with mild soothing and hydrating properties.

Lavender Flowers

Contains beneficial compounds from lavender flowers, offering potential antioxidant and soothing effects.

lavender oil

Essential oil from lavender, known for its fragrance and potential calming properties, but can be irritating.

Lavender Oil

A fragrant essential oil that can have soothing properties but may also be irritating.

LAVENDER OIL

Essential oil from lavender, known for its soothing and aromatic properties, but can be irritating for some.

Lavender Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia)

A fragrant essential oil that can have soothing properties but may also be irritating.

Lavender(Lavandula Angustifolia Oil)

A fragrant essential oil that can have soothing properties but may also be irritating.

Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract

An extract from lavender flowers that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits.

Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

An extract from lavender plant parts that may offer antioxidant and soothing benefits.

Lavendula Hybrida Oil

A fragrant essential oil that can have soothing properties but may also be irritating.

LAVOLIN

This appears to be a misspelling or an uncommon ingredient name; its purpose is unclear.

Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Callus Culture Extract

An extract from henna plant cells, potentially offering conditioning or antioxidant benefits.

Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Extract

An extract from henna that may offer conditioning and antioxidant properties.

Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Flower Extract

An extract from henna flowers, potentially offering conditioning or antioxidant benefits.

Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Leaf Extract

An extract from henna leaves, potentially offering conditioning or antioxidant benefits.

Lawsonia Inermis Extract

An extract from henna that may offer conditioning and antioxidant properties.

Leaf Extract

A general term for an extract from plant leaves, which can have various beneficial properties.

Leaf Extract)

A general term for an extract from plant leaves, which can have various beneficial properties.

Leaf Oil*

An oil derived from plant leaves, which can have emollient or other properties.

Leathery Sea Squirt Tunic Extract

An extract from a marine organism, its specific skincare benefits are not widely documented.

leche

Spanish for 'milk', can be used as a soothing and moisturizing ingredient.

Leche

Spanish for 'milk', often used in skincare for its moisturizing and soothing properties.

Leche de vaca

Spanish for 'cow's milk', used for its moisturizing and nourishing properties.

Leche de vaca entera pasterizada y homogeneizada.

Whole pasteurized and homogenized cow's milk, providing moisturizing and nourishing benefits.

Leche de vaca pasteurizada

Pasteurized cow's milk, used for its moisturizing and nourishing properties.

Leche descremada

Spanish for 'skim milk', offers some moisturizing properties with less fat.

Leche descremada reconstituida

Reconstituted skim milk, providing some moisturizing benefits.

Leche desnatada de vaca y vitaminas A y D.

Skim cow's milk fortified with vitamins A and D, offering moisturizing and potential skin-renewing benefits.

LECHE en POLVO

Spanish for powdered milk, used for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.

Leche entera (3

Whole milk, providing moisturizing and nourishing benefits.

Leche entera de vaca.

Whole cow's milk, providing moisturizing and nourishing benefits.

Leche fluida descremada

Fluid skim milk, offering some moisturizing benefits.

Leche natural pasteurizada

Natural pasteurized milk, providing moisturizing and nourishing benefits.

Leche pasteurizada

Pasteurized milk, used for its moisturizing and nourishing properties.

Leche Pasteurizada De Cabra (10%)

Pasteurized goat milk, rich in fats and proteins, offering moisturizing and nourishing benefits.

Leche Pasteurizada De Oveja (15%)

Pasteurized sheep milk, rich in fats and proteins, offering moisturizing and nourishing benefits.

Leche pasteurizada de vaca

Pasteurized cow's milk, used for its moisturizing and nourishing properties.

Leche pasteurizada de vaca y fermentos lácticos kéfir.

Pasteurized cow's milk with kefir ferments, offering moisturizing and potential probiotic benefits.

Leche Pasteurizada De Vaca(60%)

Pasteurized cow milk, rich in fats and proteins, offering moisturizing and nourishing benefits.

Leche pasturizada

Pasteurized milk, used for its moisturizing and nourishing properties.

Leche semidescremada fluida

Fluid semi-skimmed milk, offering moisturizing benefits.

Leche semidesnatada (86%)

Semi-skimmed milk, offering moisturizing benefits.

Leche y azúcar

Milk and sugar, milk provides moisture, sugar can be a humectant but may also be abrasive.

lechuga costina

Spanish for 'cos lettuce', a type of lettuce with potential antioxidant properties.

lechuga escarola

Spanish for 'endive lettuce', a type of lettuce with potential antioxidant properties.

lecithin

Emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent that helps stabilize formulations.

Lecithin

An emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent that helps stabilize formulations and improve texture.

LECITHIN

A phospholipid that acts as an excellent emollient and emulsifier, also aids in skin barrier repair.

Lecithin (Emulgator

An emulsifier that helps mix oil and water ingredients in a formula.

Lecithin (Huidverzorger En Emulgator)

An emulsifier and skin conditioner that helps stabilize formulations and improve texture.

Lecithin (Huidverzorging

A skin conditioning agent that helps improve the feel and texture of the skin.

Lecithin (Hydrating)

A skin conditioning agent that helps attract and retain moisture in the skin.

Lecithin (Hydration)

A skin conditioning agent that helps attract and retain moisture in the skin.

Lecithin (Non-Gm)

An emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent that is not genetically modified.

Lecithin (Plant-Derived Emulsifier)*

An emulsifier derived from plants that helps stabilize formulations.

Lecithin (Plant-Derived Emulsifier)°

An emulsifier derived from plants that helps stabilize formulations.

Lecithin (Plant-Derived Softener)

A plant-derived ingredient that helps soften and condition the skin.

Lecithin (Sunflower)

An emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent derived from sunflower.

Lecithin (Vegetable)

An emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent derived from vegetable sources.

Lecithin Hydrogenated

A modified form of lecithin used as an emulsifier and skin conditioner.

Lecithin Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

A complex emulsifier derived from lecithin and polyricinoleic acid, used to stabilize oil-in-water formulations.

Lecithin.

An emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent that helps stabilize formulations and improve texture.

Lecithin. Tocopherol

A combination of lecithin (emulsifier/conditioner) and tocopherol (antioxidant/vitamin E).

Lecithin...and kindness.

This is a marketing phrase, likely referring to lecithin as a gentle ingredient.

Lecithin*

An emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent that helps stabilize formulations and improve texture.

Lecithin+

An emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent that helps stabilize formulations and improve texture.

Lecithine

An emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent that helps stabilize formulations and improve texture.

Lecithine (SOJA))

An emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent derived from soy.

Lecithine de soja

An emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent derived from soy.

Lecithine)

An emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent that helps stabilize formulations and improve texture.

lecithines

Emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent that helps stabilize formulations.

Lecythis Minor Seed Oil

A plant-based oil that can provide emollient and moisturizing benefits.

LED

Light Emitting Diode, used in some devices for therapeutic light treatments, not a topical ingredient.

Leeds LS11 5AD/ ASDA

This appears to be a location and company name, not a skincare ingredient.

Legajo N� 655

This appears to be a reference number, not a skincare ingredient.

Légumes (carottes

Vegetable extract that may provide vitamins and antioxidants.

Légumes 50% (navets

Vegetable extract that may provide vitamins and antioxidants.

Légumes en proportion variable (petits pois

Vegetable extract that may provide vitamins and antioxidants.

Leindotteröl (kaltgepresst)

Camelina oil, a plant-based oil rich in fatty acids, offering emollient and antioxidant properties.

Leinsaat

Flaxseed, can be used for its oil content (emollient) or as a gentle exfoliant.

Leinsaat**

Flaxseed, can be used for its oil content (emollient) or as a gentle exfoliant.

Leinsamen (2

Flaxseed, can be used for its oil content (emollient) or as a gentle exfoliant.

Leinsamen (6

Flaxseed, can be used for its oil content (emollient) or as a gentle exfoliant.

Leinsamen geschrotet

Ground flaxseed, can be used for its oil content (emollient) or as a gentle exfoliant.

Leite pasteurizado (2

Pasteurized milk, providing moisturizing and nourishing benefits.

lemon

Lemon extract or juice, can provide Vitamin C and have astringent properties, but can be photosensitizing.

Lemon (Citrus Limon) Fruit Extract°°

An extract from lemon fruit that can provide antioxidant benefits and may have mild exfoliating properties.

Lemon (Citrus Limon) Oil (0.2%)

A fragrant essential oil from lemon that can offer antioxidant properties but may be photosensitizing and irritating.

Lemon (Citrus Limon) Peel Oil

Contains antioxidants and can have astringent properties.

Lemon (Citrus Medica Limonum) Oil

Contains antioxidants and can have astringent properties.

Lemon Balm Extract

Contains antioxidants and may have soothing properties.

Lemon Essential Oil

Can have astringent and antioxidant properties, but is often phototoxic and irritating.

Lemon Extract

Contains antioxidants and may have brightening properties.

Lemon Fruit Extract

Contains antioxidants and may have brightening properties.

LEMON FRUIT EXTRACT

Extract from lemon fruit, contains Vitamin C and citric acid, offering antioxidant and mild exfoliating properties.

Lemon Fruit Extract (Citrus Medica Limonum)

Contains antioxidants and may have brightening properties.

Lemon Fruit Oil

Contains antioxidants and can have astringent properties.

Lemon Grass Oil

May have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, but can be irritating.

lemon juice

Can provide Vitamin C and have astringent properties, but can be photosensitizing and irritating.

Lemon Juice

Contains citric acid which can exfoliate, but is highly acidic and potentially irritating.

Lemon Juice 10%

Contains citric acid which can exfoliate, but is highly acidic and potentially irritating.

Lemon Juice Powder

Contains citric acid which can exfoliate, but is highly acidic and potentially irritating.

lemon oil

Essential oil from lemon, provides fragrance and can have antioxidant properties, but is photosensitizing and potentially irritating.

Lemon Oil

Can have astringent and antioxidant properties, but is often phototoxic and irritating.

Lemon Oil (Citrus Limonum)

Can have astringent and antioxidant properties, but is often phototoxic and irritating.

Lemon Oil Terpenes

Components of lemon oil that can be irritating and sensitizing.

Lemon Peel Extract

Contains antioxidants and may have brightening properties.

Lemon Peel Oil

Contains antioxidants and can have astringent properties.

Lemon Peel Powder Extract

Contains antioxidants and may have brightening properties.

Lemon Seed Oil (Citrus Medica Limonum)

Contains fatty acids and antioxidants, providing emollient properties.

Lemongrass

May have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, but can be irritating.

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Flexuosus) Oil

May have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, but can be irritating.

Lemongrass Essential Oil

May have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, but can be irritating.

Lemongrass Oil

May have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, but can be irritating.

Lens Esculenta (lentil) Fruit Extract

Contains antioxidants and peptides that may support skin health.

Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract

Contains antioxidants and peptides that may support skin health.

Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Seed Extract

Contains antioxidants and peptides that may support skin health.

Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract

Contains antioxidants and peptides that may support skin health.

Lens Esculenta Seed Extract

Contains antioxidants and peptides that may support skin health.

Lens Esculenta Seed Extract / Lentil Seed Extract

Contains antioxidants and peptides that may support skin health.

lente-ui

Dutch for 'spring onion', a vegetable extract with potential antioxidant properties.