camellia
noun
ca·mel·lia
kə-ˈmēl-yə 
: any of a genus (Camellia) of shrubs or trees of the tea family
especially
: an ornamental greenhouse shrub (C. japonica) with glossy leaves and roselike flowers
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Unlike many cleansers that strip the skin, this one helps maintain hydration, thanks to tangerine peel extract, squalene, and a blend of traditional Korean oils such as pine nut oil, camellia seed oil, and plum seed oil.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Its power lies in Japanese camellia oil, a lightweight, nourishing botanical oil rich in vitamins and omegas.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Stewart recommends camellia oil, a Japanese oil extracted from the seed of a flowering shrub, to lubricate moving parts of tools and protect them from rusting with a preventative coating.
—Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2024
Last year’s Met Gala, with its Karl Lagerfeld theme, drew massive attention for red-carpet looks that included both Doja Cat and Jared Leto dressed as his cat Choupette, Jessica Chastain channeling the late designer’s look and a plethora of iconic Chanel motifs such as camellias and pearls.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024
This hydrating duo is formulated with aloe leaf juice, camellia seed oil, and amino acids to quench strands with moisture while also supporting a softer texture, stronger strands, and a smoother finish.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
The soccer balls have been retired but the fence remains.
All the bushes, shrubs and trees – some border yews, magnolias, camellias and Lenten roses, to name a few – are his plantings, but there are fewer perennials than before.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
What's the difference between common camellia and Sasanqua camellia?
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
On Lake Maggiore, camellias thrived in the mild microclimate and a soil with an acidity conducive to their growth.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2024
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Its power lies in Japanese camellia oil, a lightweight, nourishing botanical oil rich in vitamins and omegas.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Stewart recommends camellia oil, a Japanese oil extracted from the seed of a flowering shrub, to lubricate moving parts of tools and protect them from rusting with a preventative coating.
—Halee Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2024
Last year’s Met Gala, with its Karl Lagerfeld theme, drew massive attention for red-carpet looks that included both Doja Cat and Jared Leto dressed as his cat Choupette, Jessica Chastain channeling the late designer’s look and a plethora of iconic Chanel motifs such as camellias and pearls.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024
This hydrating duo is formulated with aloe leaf juice, camellia seed oil, and amino acids to quench strands with moisture while also supporting a softer texture, stronger strands, and a smoother finish.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
The soccer balls have been retired but the fence remains.
All the bushes, shrubs and trees – some border yews, magnolias, camellias and Lenten roses, to name a few – are his plantings, but there are fewer perennials than before.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
What's the difference between common camellia and Sasanqua camellia?
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
On Lake Maggiore, camellias thrived in the mild microclimate and a soil with an acidity conducive to their growth.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2024
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camellia
noun
ca·mel·lia
kə-ˈmēl-yə
: a greenhouse shrub that is related to the tea plant and has glossy evergreen leaves and showy roselike flowers
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