aveda Thickening Tonic
aveda Aveda Thickening Tonic lists 40 ingredients on its label, 37 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
- Propanediol
- Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
- Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
- Wheat Amino Acids
- Hydrolyzed Brazil Nut Protein
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
- Hydroxypropyl Starch
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl
- Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Dimethiconol
- Coco-Glucoside
- Sodium Magnesium Silicate
- Polyquaternium-4
- Polyquaternium-10
- Dimethicone
- Acacia Senegal Gum
- Maltodextrin
- Sodium Chloride
- Citric Acid
- Fragrance
- Farnesol
- Eugenol
- Linalool
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Citronellol
- Citral
- Limonene
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Geraniol
- Sodium Gluconate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- BINDING
- Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceEmblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Wheat Amino Acids
- ANTISTATIC
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Other ingredients
Hydrolyzed Brazil Nut ProteinHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinHydrolyzed Wheat StarchHydroxypropyl StarchPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilDihydroxypropyl Arginine HclStearamidopropyl DimethylamineCetearyl AlcoholHydrogenated LecithinDimethiconolCoco-GlucosideSodium Magnesium SilicatePolyquaternium-4Polyquaternium-10DimethiconeAcacia Senegal GumMaltodextrinSodium ChlorideCitric AcidFragranceFarnesolEugenolLinaloolBenzyl SalicylateCitronellolCitralLimoneneBenzyl BenzoateGeraniolSodium GluconatePotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water\Aqua\Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Corn Starch | BINDING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Wheat Amino Acids | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Brazil Nut Protein | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrolyzed Soy Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/307 | 1 · – | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Starch | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine | ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethiconol | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Magnesium Silicate | BINDING, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acacia Senegal Gum | FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Farnesol | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/82 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Eugenol | DENATURANT, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/71 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 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 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Gluconate | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
- Hygroscopic starch for humidity control/filming; needs preservative, low comedogenicity.
- Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
- Silicone and meadowfoam blend for emollience and smoothness, PEG and silicone containing, needs emulsion stability.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
- Amla fruit extract rich in vitamin C for skin conditioning; stability required in formulation.
- Wheat Amino Acids
- Wheat amino acids for hair/skin; contains gluten, allergy caution
- Hydrolyzed Brazil Nut Protein
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
- Hydrolyzed wheat starch for moisture and viscosity; gluten-derived, caution for gluten-sensitive or allergic populations.
- Hydroxypropyl Starch
- Botanical thickener for emulsions and suspensions; water-soluble but prone to shear-thinning
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl
- Not decoded yet
- Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Cationic quaternary amine; antistatic/emulsifier; mild conditioning, affinity for keratin, no pub data
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Dimethiconol
- Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Sodium Magnesium Silicate
- Sodium magnesium silicate as thickener and oil absorber; non-irritating, mind dust safety.
- Polyquaternium-4
- Not decoded yet
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Acacia Senegal Gum
- Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Farnesol
- Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.
- Eugenol
- Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Sodium Gluconate
- Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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