aveeno Maxglow Serum + Primer
aveeno Aveeno Maxglow Serum + Primer lists 21 ingredients on its label, 19 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
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Panthenol
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Pentylene Glycol
- Sodium Chloride
- Phenoxyethanol
- Yeast Extract
- Butylene Glycol
- Fragrance
- Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Water
- Benzophenone-4
- Xanthan Gum
- Tromethamine
- Glycine Soja Protein
- Yellow 5
- Yellow 6
- Blue 1
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Coco-Caprylate/CaprateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil1,2-HexanediolPentylene Glycol
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
Other ingredients
Sodium ChloridePhenoxyethanolYeast ExtractButylene GlycolFragranceActinidia Chinensis Fruit WaterBenzophenone-4Xanthan GumTromethamineGlycine Soja ProteinYellow 5Yellow 6Blue 1
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Caprylate/Caprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Yeast Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Water | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Benzophenone-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tromethamine | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/61 | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycine Soja Protein | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Yellow 5 | 着色剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Yellow 6 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Blue 1 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
- Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Yeast Extract
- Yeast extract for skin care and protection; common, low allergy risk
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Water
- Not decoded yet
- Benzophenone-4
- Not decoded yet
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Tromethamine
- pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required
- Glycine Soja Protein
- Soy-based emulsifier and conditioner; improves feel and hair shine, contains allergenic soy protein
- Yellow 5
- Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.
- Yellow 6
- Synthetic water-soluble dye; potential allergen, use with care in sensitive skin, often needs stabilizers.
- Blue 1
- Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits
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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