starflower
noun
star·flow·er
ˈstär-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: any of several plants having star-shaped pentamerous flowers
especially
: any of a genus (Trientalis, especially T. borealis) of perennial herbs of the primrose family
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Due to nourishing oils like elderberry, sweet almond, and starflower, this balm cleanser helped keep our skin feeling soft and not stripped whatsoever.
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Rennie Dyball,
Peoplemag,
9 May 2023
Elderberry oil keeps your skin looking healthy, and starflower oil maintains a healthy skin metabolism.
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Grooming Playbook,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
26 May 2022
Featuring a blend of brown algae, elderberry, and starflower oils, the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm is effective at dissolving makeup, but works to soften, tone, and restore elasticity in skin.
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Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2022
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Rennie Dyball,
Peoplemag,
9 May 2023
Elderberry oil keeps your skin looking healthy, and starflower oil maintains a healthy skin metabolism.
—
Grooming Playbook,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
26 May 2022
Featuring a blend of brown algae, elderberry, and starflower oils, the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm is effective at dissolving makeup, but works to soften, tone, and restore elasticity in skin.
—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2022
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“Starflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starflower. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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