Ingredient dictionary

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Also listed as: Rosehip Oil

A plant oil pressed from the fruit of the dog rose. It mainly softens and conditions, helping lashes, skin and hair feel smooth. It is on the label of 14 products in our library. Checked against our library November 6, 2026.

What Rosa Canina Fruit Oil does

Softens and conditions the surface
Adds a light, smooth glide
Helps formulas spread evenly

Rosa canina fruit oil comes from the fruit of the dog rose, a wild rose that grows in many parts of the world. The oil is rich in fatty acids, the fats that help keep skin and hair soft. It also contains natural plant compounds such as carotenoids and tocopherols (forms of vitamin E), which help slow the oil from going rancid.

Formulators use it as a conditioning oil. In mascara, it helps the formula feel soft and smooth on lashes. The texture is light and slightly golden, and it spreads easily without feeling heavy.

Good for

Suits people who want plant oils in their routine, and formulas that need softness and slip.

Frequently asked questions

Is rosehip oil good for lashes?

In mascara, rosehip fruit oil is there mainly to condition and smooth the formula, so lashes look soft and well coated. The oil sits alongside waxes and pigments, which do most of the work of shaping and holding curl.

Does rosehip oil contain vitamin A?

It contains carotenoids, natural plant pigments that some of the body's processes can convert into vitamin A. They also give the oil its warm color. The amount in a finished mascara is small, so think of it as a conditioning ingredient.