
Aveda Green Science Perfecting Cleanser
Aveda
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
Anti Aging from (1) Ingredient:
Acne fighting from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.

Dry skin

Oily Skin

Sensitive skin

Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 29 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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Water (Solvent) |
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Fragrance (Masking, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil (Solvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning) |
![]() Bad for oily skin
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming) |
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Limonene (Solvent, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
![]() Allergen
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Linalool (Masking, Deodorant, Fragrance) |
![]() Allergen
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A
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Potassium Sorbate (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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Citronellol (Masking, Fragrance) |
![]() Allergen
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Geraniol (Masking, Fragrance, Tonic) |
![]() Allergen
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B
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Salicylic Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Denaturant , Preservative, Skin Conditioning, Exfoliant, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover) |
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
![]() Good for oily skin
![]() Acne fighting
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A
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Zea Mays (Corn) Starch (Skin Protecting, Abrasive, Absorbent, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
![]() Bad for oily skin
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A
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Hydrogenated Lecithin (Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent- Nonsurfactant) |
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A
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Sodium Gluconate (Chelating Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Cholesterol (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Stabilising) |
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A
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Canola Oil (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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A
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Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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Ceramide 3 (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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B
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Sodium Salicylate (Denaturant , Preservative) |
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil (Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent, Tonic) |
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Sucrose Stearate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Glucosamine Hcl (Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, pH adjusting agent) |
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Argania Spinosa Leaf Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Silica (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent) |
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A
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Jojoba Esters (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Soothing, Moisturising) |
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A
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Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract |
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Opuntia Robusta Leaf Juice (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride (Solvent, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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