Aveda Botanical Kinetics Exfoliating Creme Cleanser
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Botanical Kinetics™ Exfoliating Creme Cleanser”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Cetyl alcohol + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Botanical Kinetics™ Exfoliating Creme Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (babassuamidopropyl betaine, cetyl alcohol, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, stearic acid) 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 · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~9.7–11.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholJojoba esters~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersOrbignya oleifera seed oil~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
More about Orbignya oleifera seed oilBabassuamidopropyl betaine~2.2–2.7%
Mangifera indica seed butter~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterStearic acid~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidSolanum lycopersicum fruit extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limnanthes alba seed oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTocopherol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolTourmaline~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucosamine hcl~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
More about Glucosamine hclGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideSodium coco pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateSalicylic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSodium gluconate~0.3–0.55%
Glycine soja oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilMagnesium sulfate~0.3–0.55%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateSodium chloride~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideBehenyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Linalyl acetate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Jojoba esters, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Babassuamidopropyl betaine, Mangifera indica seed butter, Stearic acid, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Tourmaline, Glucosamine hcl, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Sodium coco pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Salicylic acid, Sodium gluconate, Glycine soja oil, Magnesium sulfate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium chloride, Behenyl alcohol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Linalyl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AvedaBotanical Kinetics Exfoliating Creme CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | YEOUTHVitamin C Facial Cleanser Day/Night Cream | OlayRegenerist Regenerating Cream Cleanser | Peace OutPore Perfecting Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 84% | 84% |
| Price | $36.00 | $41.90+$5.90 | $19.43−$16.57 | $23.85−$12.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 16 | 3 of 16 | 3 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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