aveda Botanical Kinetics™ Purifying Creme Cleanser
aveda Aveda Botanical Kinetics™ Purifying Creme Cleanser lists 30 ingredients on its label, 28 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
- Saponaria Officinalis Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Extract
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Glycerin
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Stearic Acid
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
- Tocopherol
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Peg-10 Soy Sterol
- Peg-16 Soy Sterol
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Potassium Stearate
- Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Fragrance
- * Geraniol
- Linalool
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Limonene
- Citric Acid
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Methylisothiazolinone
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derived
Formulation view Water-based cream cleanser featuring witch hazel and chamomile extracts with saponins. Oil phase includes jojoba and light esters, emulsified by cetyl alcohol and glycerides. Contains retinyl palmitate and ascorbate, preserved with MIT/CMIT. Suitable for combination skin. Factory note: Stability of retinoids in acidic cleansing environments must be evaluated; MIT concentration requires strict control for sensitive skin safety.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- ANTI-SEBUM
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Saponaria Officinalis ExtractChamomilla Recutita Extract
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Coco-Caprylate/CaprateCetyl Alcohol
Other ingredients
Stearic AcidGlyceryl StearateHydroxypropyl Starch PhosphateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSodium Cocoyl IsethionateCitrus Grandis Seed ExtractTocopherolTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateRetinyl PalmitatePeg-10 Soy SterolPeg-16 Soy SterolGlycine Soja OilPotassium StearateCocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride PhosphateFragrance* GeraniolLinaloolHydroxycitronellalLimoneneCitric AcidMethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Extract | ANTI-SEBUM, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Saponaria Officinalis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Coco-Caprylate/Caprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 | Green |
| Citrus Grandis Seed Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 2 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 | Green |
| Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Retinyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 1 | Green |
| Peg-10 Soy Sterol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Peg-16 Soy Sterol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Potassium Stearate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 1 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| * Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 | Yellow |
| Hydroxycitronellal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 (b) 1,0 % · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 2 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
| Methylchloroisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/39 | 2 | Yellow |
| Methylisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/57 V/39 | 5 | Yellow |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
- Botanical extract for astringent and sebum control; mild irritation risk for sensitive skin at high concentrations.
- Saponaria Officinalis Extract
- Soapwort extract with saponins, natural cleanser/conditioner; botanical source, assess batch variance.
- Chamomilla Recutita Extract
- Chamomile, classic soothing/anti-inflammatory; potential allergen for some, contains flavonoids.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
- Thickener and bulking agent for creams; 1-5%, avoid cationic systems
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging
- Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
- Grapefruit seed extract; botanical astringent and tonic, contains essential oils, monitor allergenicity, cautious for sensitive skin.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.
- Peg-10 Soy Sterol
- Not decoded yet
- Peg-16 Soy Sterol
- Not decoded yet
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Potassium Stearate
- Soap-based emulsifier and cleanser; high pH, consider drying for dry skin.
- Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Cationic conditioner reducing hair static, improves dry hair smoothness; compatibility limits with other cationics
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- * Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Preservative (MCI); highly sensitizing, use only in rinse-off, avoid leave-on products.
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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