aveda Botanical Kinetics Pore Refiner

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.

1. Water\Aqua\Eau
2. Propanediol
3. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
4. Heptyl Undecylenate
5. Silica
6. Alcohol
7. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
8. Melilotus Officinalis Extract*
9. Salicylic Acid
10. ** Laminaria Saccharina Extract
11. Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
12. Zinc Sulfate
13. Algae Extract
14. Caffeine
15. Lauroyl Lysine
16. Glycerin
17. Butylene Glycol
18. Sodium Hyaluronate
19. Hydrogenated Lecithin
20. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
21. Sclerotium Gum
22. Tocopherol
23. Pullulan
24. Trehalose
25. Pyridoxine Hcl
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Sodium Hydroxide
28. Lecithin
29. Fragrance
30. Limonene
31. Geraniol
32. Citronellol
33. Linalool
34. Hydroxycitronellal
35. Citral
36. Phytic Acid
37. Sodium Phytate
38. Phenoxyethanol
39. Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water\Aqua\Eau

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonateHeptyl Undecylenate

ABRASIVE

Silica

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Salicylic Acid

Other ingredients

Melilotus Officinalis Extract*** Laminaria Saccharina ExtractHamamelis Virginiana ExtractZinc SulfateAlgae ExtractCaffeineLauroyl LysineGlycerinButylene GlycolSodium HyaluronateHydrogenated LecithinTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateSclerotium GumTocopherolPullulanTrehalosePyridoxine HclXanthan GumSodium HydroxideLecithinFragranceLimoneneGeraniolCitronellolLinaloolHydroxycitronellalCitralPhytic AcidSodium PhytatePhenoxyethanolIron Oxides

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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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Heptyl Undecylenate

Heptyl undecylenate, light emollient ester; fresh feel, non-greasy, low comedogenic risk

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Melilotus Officinalis Extract*

Not decoded yet

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

** Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Not decoded yet

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Botanical extract for astringent and sebum control; mild irritation risk for sensitive skin at high concentrations.

Zinc Sulfate

Antimicrobial and astringent, restricted in oral care; <1% topical, metallic taste, avoid mixing with amino acids

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Lauroyl Lysine

Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Pyridoxine Hcl

Vitamin B6 HCl; trace skin/hair conditioning/antiox; very mild, high-conc pigmentation debate

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Citronellol

Citronellol 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.

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Phytic Acid

Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

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