: 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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This ultra-nourishing formula brings lips back to life, not just with luscious apricot, avocado, jojoba, and pomegranate oils, but also with its dewy, lip-enhancing hues, from the succulent Red Delicious, a sheer watermelon shade, to the sexy Jam Session, a transparent Black Cherry hue.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Backed by over 16,900 five-star ratings, the cream is formulated with collagen, retinol, vitamin E, avocado and jojoba oil, and hyaluronic acid to help improve overall skin tone, promote elasticity, moisturize, and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Even better, it’s packed with argan, macadamia, and jojoba oils for moisturization.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Hsu crafts her treatments using homemade shower oil with jojoba oil which is packed with antibacterial and antioxidant properties plus vitamin E for skin repair and oat, which delivers gentle exfoliation while soothing irritation.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Backed by over 16,900 five-star ratings, the cream is formulated with collagen, retinol, vitamin E, avocado and jojoba oil, and hyaluronic acid to help improve overall skin tone, promote elasticity, moisturize, and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Even better, it’s packed with argan, macadamia, and jojoba oils for moisturization.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Hsu crafts her treatments using homemade shower oil with jojoba oil which is packed with antibacterial and antioxidant properties plus vitamin E for skin repair and oat, which delivers gentle exfoliation while soothing irritation.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Jojoba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jojoba. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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