aveda Pure-Formance Shampoo
aveda Aveda Pure-Formance Shampoo lists 30 ingredients on its label, 27 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
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Decyl Glucoside
- Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Sodium Chloride
- Stearic Acid
- Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Boswellia Serrata Extract
- Hydrolyzed Algin
- Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
- Zingiber Cassumunar Root Oil
- Canola Oil\Huile De Colza
- Malt Extract
- Dehydroxanthan Gum
- Polysorbate 20
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Glycerin
- Capryloyl Glycine
- Polyquaternium-10
- Ursolic Acid
- Fragrance
- Geraniol
- Linalool
- Limonene
- Sorbic Acid
- Sodium Gluconate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Gentle shampoo using sodium cocoyl isethionate and methyl cocoyl taurate, with glucosides. Enriched with botanicals and hydrolyzed alginate. Cleansing and conditioning for all hair types. Formulator note: monitor pigment stability of extracts; polyquaternium aids conditioning; salt amount controls viscosity.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateDecyl GlucosideStearic Acid
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl Alcohol
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- 皮肤调理剂
- Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure
Other ingredients
Babassuamidopropyl BetaineGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractBoswellia Serrata ExtractHydrolyzed AlginCalophyllum Inophyllum Seed OilZingiber Cassumunar Root OilCanola Oil\Huile De ColzaMalt ExtractDehydroxanthan GumPolysorbate 20Sodium Lauroyl LactylateGlycerinCapryloyl GlycinePolyquaternium-10Ursolic AcidFragranceGeraniolLinaloolLimoneneSorbic AcidSodium Gluconate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water\Aqua\Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Babassuamidopropyl Betaine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure | 皮肤调理剂,保湿剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract | ASTRINGENT, HUMECTANT, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Boswellia Serrata Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Algin | HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, UV ABSORBER | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Zingiber Cassumunar Root Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Canola Oil\Huile De Colza | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Malt Extract | SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dehydroxanthan Gum | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Capryloyl Glycine | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTI-SEBUM, DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ursolic Acid | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Gluconate | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
- Not decoded yet
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure
- Yeast ferment filtrate rich in amino acids and peptides; used for repair and moisture, may cause sensitivity in some.
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.
- Boswellia Serrata Extract
- Anti-inflammatory and soothing extract, 0.1–0.5%; contains boswellic acids, check compatibility with fragrances
- Hydrolyzed Algin
- Hydrolyzed algin, water-soluble film former; boosts moisture retention, low viscosity contribution
- Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
- Tamanu oil rich in omega-3s; potential antioxidant benefits; highly comedogenic, use with caution on acne-prone skin.
- Zingiber Cassumunar Root Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Canola Oil\Huile De Colza
- Not decoded yet
- Malt Extract
- Malt extract with sugars and polyphenols for skin protection; high sugar content requires preservative synergy
- Dehydroxanthan Gum
- Modified polymer for emulsion stability and film forming; high viscosity impact.
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Capryloyl Glycine
- Functional surfactant with seborrhea-control properties; suited for oily or acne-prone skin.
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Ursolic Acid
- Ursolic acid for fragrance note and skin conditioning; natural source, watch oxidation
- 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
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Sodium Gluconate
- Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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