What's In My Jar
Aveda Shampure Composition Oil
Aveda

Aveda Shampure Composition Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
See all ingredients

Works for

Moisturizing
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 2 more
Works
What the product description says
“Working to seal in moisture and replenish the skin, the oil is formulated with 25 pure flower and plant essences that work as an all over body, massage, and bath and scalp oil.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~22–33%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~7.2–10.7%
Limnanthes alba seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~5.5–8.3%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~2.8–4.3%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Tocopherol, Limnanthes alba seed oil
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure 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~2.8–4.3%
Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~5.5–8.3%
Anti-aging
Side benefit · Limnanthes alba seed oil, Tocopherol
May help

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~5.5–8.3%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~2.8–4.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Parfum + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~4.2–6.2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~2–3%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~1.5–2.2%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.45%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Cinnamyl alcohol—High~0.1–0.45%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~7.2–10.7%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

User reviews

Would you recommend?
No community reviews yet.

Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.

Ingredients

Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.

Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~7.2–10.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

More about Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Limnanthes alba seed oil~5.5–8.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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 oil
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~4.2–6.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Rosmarinus officinalis extract
Tocopherol~2.8–4.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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 Tocopherol
Parfum~2–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Farnesol~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

More about Farnesol
Eugenol~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Eugenol
Linalool~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Benzyl salicylate~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Benzyl salicylate
Citronellol~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Citral~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

More about Citral
Limonene~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

More about Benzyl benzoate
Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Cinnamyl alcohol
Ingredient list view

Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Tocopherol, Parfum, Farnesol, Eugenol, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Citral, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Cinnamyl alcohol

Compare prices

Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.

Amazon USPrice as of 11/11 21:21 GMT
$40.00
Buy

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

Worth comparing, line by line.

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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
AvedaShampure Composition OilYOUR PRODUCTe.l.f. Cosmeticse.f. All The Feels Facial OilAcorelleOrganic Baby Massage Oilfrank bodyMagic Shimmer Oil
Match—36%33%32%
Price$40.00—$13.16−$26.84$22.42−$17.58
Shared key ingredients—4 of 43 of 44 of 4
Key difference—Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil—Agran Oil
Irritancy High Medium Medium Medium
Drying alcohol————
View product Shop Shop Shop
  • matches yours
  • differs
  • cheaper

More alternatives: Wander Beauty Glow Ahead Face OilHerbivore Botanicals Herbivore Citrine Glowing Hydration Body Oil

Cheaper alternatives? See how this stacks up against similar formulas.
We compare ingredient profiles across our catalog — pick the closest match for your budget.
Open dupe finder

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  3. 3
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Aveda Shampure Composition Oil
AvedaShampure Composition Oil
Buy on Amazon$40.00 · as of 11/11 21:21 GMT

Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.

Buy on Amazon$40.00 · as of 11/11 21:21 GMT

As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.