reparative
adjective
re·par·a·tive
ri-ˈper-ə-tiv 
ri-ˈpa-rə-tiv
1
: of, relating to, or effecting repair
2
: serving to make amends
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Pracaxi oil, andiroba oil, niacinamide, allantoin, hyaluronic acid, and an Amazonian tree extract give this antioxidant, reparative, anti-inflammatory, collagen-producing, wrinkle-filling, and elasticity-improving benefits.
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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Long used for its hydrating, toning, and reparative qualities, this botanical ingredient has become a cornerstone of modern Korean skincare, and is especially beloved by those with sensitive or reactive skin.
—Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
At the Pitangui Medical & Beauty Clinic, also in Seoul, Lu underwent a $3,500 mini tummy tuck addressing her lower abdomen, Liposuction 360 on her upper body and thighs (combined cost $12,240), a $2,400 breast augmentation via fat transfer and a reparative $3,100 vaginoplasty.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Applying a deep-conditioning or reparative hair mask or oil treatment before your shower helps the product work its magic.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Long used for its hydrating, toning, and reparative qualities, this botanical ingredient has become a cornerstone of modern Korean skincare, and is especially beloved by those with sensitive or reactive skin.
—Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
At the Pitangui Medical & Beauty Clinic, also in Seoul, Lu underwent a $3,500 mini tummy tuck addressing her lower abdomen, Liposuction 360 on her upper body and thighs (combined cost $12,240), a $2,400 breast augmentation via fat transfer and a reparative $3,100 vaginoplasty.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
Applying a deep-conditioning or reparative hair mask or oil treatment before your shower helps the product work its magic.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Reparative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reparative. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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reparative
adjective
re·par·a·tive
ri-ˈpar-ət-iv
: of, relating to, or serving to repair
Medical Definition
reparative
adjective
re·par·a·tive
ri-ˈpar-ət-iv
: of, relating to, or effecting repair
reparative dentistry
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