evening primrose
noun
: any of several dicotyledonous plants of a family (Onagraceae, the evening-primrose family) and especially of the type genus (Oenothera)
especially
: a coarse biennial herb (O. biennis) of North America with yellow flowers that open in the evening
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To round out the formula, evening primrose oil keeps skin nourished, peptides help with bounce, and antioxidants like vitamin E offer an extra layer of protection.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
Key Ingredients: Vitamin C, vitamin E, evening primrose oil
Best For: Dry, compromised, and sensitive skin
How to Use: After cleansing, apply it to a cotton pad and pat it onto your face and neck.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
Evening Primrose Oil Oil is extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose plant.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Although considered invasive by some, due to rapid growth facilitated by its rhizomes and self-sowing capacity, Mexican evening primrose serves admirably as a pink carpet under your Iceberg or other white roses.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
Key Ingredients: Vitamin C, vitamin E, evening primrose oil
Best For: Dry, compromised, and sensitive skin
How to Use: After cleansing, apply it to a cotton pad and pat it onto your face and neck.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
Evening Primrose Oil Oil is extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose plant.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Although considered invasive by some, due to rapid growth facilitated by its rhizomes and self-sowing capacity, Mexican evening primrose serves admirably as a pink carpet under your Iceberg or other white roses.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
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“Evening primrose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evening%20primrose. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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