: 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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Deeply hydrating, the restorative formula includes antioxidant vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, jojoba oil and coconut oil.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The primer end of this dual-sided tube is infused with softening jojoba esters, helping your mascara swipe on more smoothly and evenly with maximum lash lengthening and separation.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 8 Apr. 2025
Key Ingredients: Keratin amino acids, hydrolyzed silk, argania spinosa kernel oil, jojoba seed oil, panthenol
More To Know: Cruelty-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free
How To Apply: Before blow drying, apply a small amount to hair and work through evenly.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
This super-hydrating formula is packed with avocado and jojoba oils and complemented by yummy, musky floral notes, making quick work of thirsty tangles.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Mar. 2025
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The primer end of this dual-sided tube is infused with softening jojoba esters, helping your mascara swipe on more smoothly and evenly with maximum lash lengthening and separation.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 8 Apr. 2025
Key Ingredients: Keratin amino acids, hydrolyzed silk, argania spinosa kernel oil, jojoba seed oil, panthenol
More To Know: Cruelty-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free
How To Apply: Before blow drying, apply a small amount to hair and work through evenly.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
This super-hydrating formula is packed with avocado and jojoba oils and complemented by yummy, musky floral notes, making quick work of thirsty tangles.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Jojoba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jojoba. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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