jojoba

noun

jo·jo·ba hə-ˈhō-bə

: a shrub or small tree (Simmondsia chinensis synonym S. californica) of the box family of southwestern North America with edible seeds that yield a valuable liquid wax used especially in cosmetics

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Plus, jojoba esters in the formula help to nourish lashes from root to tip. —

Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025 Made with a vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free blend of coconut, jojoba, and grapeseed oils, use this post-mani to ensure your set looks bomb—or any time to keep your nails and cuticles healthy. —

Kayla Greaves, Essence, 23 Nov. 2024 Hydrating ingredients like shea butter, rosehip, grapeseed, and jojoba oils (or, in Jeté, sunflower seed oil) make the formula feel extra nourishing. —

Allure Editors, Allure, 1 Feb. 2025 Designed to make lips appear fuller, the liner has jojoba seed oil to lock moisture into the pout. —

Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for jojoba