Aveda Botanical Kinetics Exfoliating Creme Cleanser

Aveda Botanical Kinetics Exfoliating Creme Cleanser

Review

Does Aveda Botanical Kinetics Exfoliating Creme Cleanser work?

Aveda Botanical Kinetics Exfoliating Creme Cleanser is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
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0.3
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Water
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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
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Glycerin
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Cetyl Alcohol
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Jojoba Esters
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Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
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Lauramidopropyl Betaine
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Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
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Stearic Acid
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Lycopene
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Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil
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Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Tocopherol
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Tourmaline
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Glucosamine HCl
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
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Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
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Sodium Coco PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
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Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
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Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
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Salicylic Acid
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Fragrance
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Limonene
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Linalool
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Geraniol
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Citronellol
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Magnesium Sulfate
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Sodium Gluconate
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateA coconut-derived surfactant that features gentle cleansing capabilities. This mild cleansing agent is commonly used in skin cleansing products and is especially useful in solid bar cleansers, like syndet bars.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Cetyl AlcoholA waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Jojoba Esters
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Jojoba EstersA mixture of various wax esters from jojoba oil. It is used in skincare products as a fantastic emollient, soothing, and occlusive moisturizing agent that won't leave a sticky, oily feeling on the skin.
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Orbignya Oleifera Seed OilA fatty oil, with emollient and occlusive properties, expressed from the seeds of the Babassu palm. It is similar to coconut oil in a way.
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed ButterA fat obtained from the kernel of the mango seed. It is a semi-solid, plant-based butter that is used for consumption, and as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer in skincare.
Stearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Lycopene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lycopene
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from the seeds of meadowfoam. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Tourmaline
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tourmaline
Glucosamine HCl
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glucosamine HClA naturally occurring compound that reduces static and lowers the pH of skincare products.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
Sodium Coco PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Coco PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Stearoyl LactylateA negatively charged surfactant that mixes oils with water and cleanses skin.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Geraniol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Geraniol

A fragrant, volatile, plant-based, liquid chemical that can be naturally found in many essential oils (specifically rose, palmarosa, citronella). It has a rose-like scent. It is a potential irritant and may cause an allergic reaction in some people.

Citronellol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citronellol

A fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Magnesium Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Magnesium SulfateA naturally occurring mineral that is commonly used in skincare products as a bulking agent. It helps to control the viscosity of products by making them thicker.
Sodium Gluconate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium GluconateA chelating ingredient that ensures that the harmful metal ions in a formula are unreactive. It also protects other ingredients from degrading.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.