Aveda Advanced Botanical Kinetics Micro-Purifying Cleansing Mousse
Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Advanced Botanical Kinetics™ Micro-Purifying Cleansing Mousse”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (behenic acid, glycol distearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Lauric acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Myristic acid~7.4–9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGlycerin~4–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl tauratePotassium hydroxide~2.3–2.8%
Lauric acid~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidBehenic acid~1.7–2%
Potassium cocoyl glycinate~1.4–1.7%
Potassium myristoyl glutamate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractNiacinamide~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideCaffeine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateSodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDihydroxypropyl arginine hcl~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycol distearate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateSodium phytate~0.25–0.45%
Parfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.1–0.15%
Eugenol~0.1–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Behenic acid, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Potassium myristoyl glutamate, Yeast extract, Niacinamide, Caffeine, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Sodium hyaluronate, Dihydroxypropyl arginine hcl, Glycol distearate, Sodium phytate, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Phenoxyethanol
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| Match | — | 90% | 89% | 86% |
| Price | $40.00 | — | $10.27−$29.73 | $9.96−$30.04 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Beta-Glucan | Salicylic Acid | Beeswax |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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