rose water
Petal-infused liquid
Rose water is water infused with rose petals, used in cooking, cosmetics, and perfumery.
In Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines, it flavors desserts and drinks: The baklava was scented with rose water.
It also appears in skincare as a gentle toner.
The term can suggest old-fashioned delicacy or excessive refinement.
Layered nut pastry in syrup
- gulab jamunFried dough in rosewater syrup
- Turkish delightChewy, powdered Middle Eastern sweet
- marzipanSweetened ground nut confection
- halvaNutty, dense confection
kulfi · pistachio · cardamom · saffron · syrup · flavoring · dessert · pastry
Imaging powder or facial astringent
- cleanserSubstance for removing grime
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- facialBeauty service for skin
complexion · soothing · refreshing · gentle · radiance · mist · spray · astringent
baklava
Layered nut pastry in syrup
- gulab jamunFried dough in rosewater syrup
- Turkish delightChewy, powdered Middle Eastern sweet
- marzipanSweetened ground nut confection
halva · kulfi · pistachio · cardamom · saffron · syrup · flavoring · dessert · pastry · confectionery
toner
Imaging powder or facial astringent
- cleanserSubstance for removing grime
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
facial · complexion · soothing · refreshing · gentle · radiance · mist · spray · astringent · pores
purification
Removal of contaminants
- ablutionRitualized washing of body
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- anointmentRitual application of oil
ceremony · prayer · offering · sanctification · cleansing · sacred · temple · mosque · spiritual · devotion
- Natural Cosmeticsaloe vera gel, argan oil, coconut oil, essential oils, jojoba oil
- rose
- beauty ritualshenna, mehndi, geisha makeup, gua sha, Korean skincare
- flavor extractsvanilla, vanilla essence, almond extract, lemon oil, peppermint oil
- historical beautykohl, rouge, carmine, vermilion, white lead
- Indian Beautykajal, kohl, mehndi, bindi, sandalwood
rose watervinegar
Acidic cooking liquid
ammonia · sulfur · onion juice · bitter almond · asafoetida