aveda Recovery Serum
aveda Aveda Recovery Serum lists 47 ingredients on its label, 47 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Sea Water
- Aqua/Eau
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Butylene Glycol
- Yeast Extract/Faex/Extrait De Levure
- PEG-75
- Methyl Gluceth-20
- Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
- Squalane
- Algae Extract
- Glycerin
- Biotin
- Folic Acid
- Disodium Nadh
- Pyridoxine Hcl
- Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
- Lycopene
- Caffeine
- Centaurium Erythraea Extract
- Salvia Sclarea Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Tocopherol
- Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
- 7-Dehydrocholesterol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Linoleic Acid
- Adenosine Phosphate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Declustered Water /Aqua/Eau De Structuree
- Declustered Water /Aqua/Eau De Structuree
- Sucrose
- Bifida Ferment Lysate
- Silica
- Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
- Oleth-5
- Oleth-10 Phosphate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Hexylene Glycol
- Glycereth-26
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Potassium Sorbate
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Serum with sea water and aloe juice, rich in yeast and algae ferments. Includes B-vitamins and antioxidants. Thickened with crosspolymers. Factory view: High conductivity in natural water phase requires robust preservatives; light-sensitive vitamins necessitate dark packaging to prevent degradation.E · AI inference · to be verified
Key ingredients
- HUMECTANT
- Sea WaterButylene Glycol
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Eau
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- 保湿剂
- Yeast Extract/Faex/Extrait De Levure
- EMULSIFIER
- PEG-75Methyl Gluceth-20
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Other ingredients
SqualaneAlgae ExtractGlycerinBiotinFolic AcidDisodium NadhPyridoxine HclPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractLycopeneCaffeineCentaurium Erythraea ExtractSalvia Sclarea ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilTocopherolAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate7-DehydrocholesterolTocopheryl AcetateAscorbyl Tocopheryl MaleateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerLinoleic AcidAdenosine PhosphateSodium HyaluronateDeclustered Water /Aqua/Eau De StructureeDeclustered Water /Aqua/Eau De StructureeSucroseBifida Ferment LysateSilicaHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersOleth-5Oleth-10 PhosphateEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolHexylene GlycolGlycereth-26Xanthan GumSodium HydroxidePotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Water | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT | — | Green |
| Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Yeast Extract/Faex/Extrait De Levure | 保湿剂,皮肤调理剂 | — | Green |
| PEG-75 | EMULSIFIER, SOLVENT | 1 · – | Green |
| Methyl Gluceth-20 | EMULSIFIER, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Algae Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Biotin | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | — | Green |
| Folic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Disodium Nadh | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Pyridoxine Hcl | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Lycopene | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Caffeine | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Centaurium Erythraea Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Salvia Sclarea Extract | ANTI-SEBUM, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, REFRESHING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| 7-Dehydrocholesterol | EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Linoleic Acid | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Adenosine Phosphate | SKIN CONDITIONING, ANTI-AGING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Declustered Water /Aqua/Eau De Structuree | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Declustered Water /Aqua/Eau De Structuree | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sucrose | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Bifida Ferment Lysate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Oleth-5 | EMULSIFIER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Oleth-10 Phosphate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 3 · – | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 3 · 2 | Green |
| Glycereth-26 | HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 5 · – | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · – | Yellow |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Sea Water
- Natural ingredient with salts; acts as solvent or humectant, high salt content may feel grittyE · AI inference · to be verified
- Aqua/Eau
- Water, the base solvent; diluent, requires appropriate preservative system.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-toleratedB · Third-party verified
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feelC · Official source
- Yeast Extract/Faex/Extrait De Levure
- Yeast extract rich in amino acids and polysaccharides, moisturizing and antioxidant; natural origin, check allergen riskE · AI inference · to be verified
- PEG-75
- PEG-based emulsifier for O/W systems; used at 1–5%; PEGs may increase skin permeability, caution for sensitive skinB · Third-party verified
- Methyl Gluceth-20
- Mild emulsifier at 0.5-2%; glucose-based, gentle feel, suitable for sensitive skin systemsB · Third-party verified
- Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
- Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residualsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light textureC · Official source
- Algae Extract
- Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Biotin
- Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.B · Third-party verified
- Folic Acid
- Folic acid, Vitamin B9, used for skin conditioning to support cellular metabolismE · AI inference · to be verified
- Disodium Nadh
- Reduced coenzyme claimed for brightening; poor stability and bioavailability topicallyE · AI inference · to be verified
- Pyridoxine Hcl
- Vitamin B6 HCl; trace skin/hair conditioning/antiox; very mild, high-conc pigmentation debateE · AI inference · to be verified
- Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
- Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, source of resveratrol antioxidant; water or alcohol soluble, check color shift with iron ionsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Lycopene
- Carotenoid antioxidant from tomatoes; 0.01–0.1% typical; prone to oxidation/color change, needs light protection and stabilizersC · Official source
- Caffeine
- Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.B · Third-party verified
- Centaurium Erythraea Extract
- Extract from Centaurium erythraea, traditionally used for soothing care; contains various actives, stability needs testing, avoid high concentration irritationC · Official source
- Salvia Sclarea Extract
- Clary sage extract for sebum regulation and soothing; required labeling as fragrance in lip products, potential sensitization at high levels.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
- Rosemary extract; antimicrobial; photo-toxic and allergen risks.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from lightC · Official source
- Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Stable Vitamin C derivative; water-soluble antioxidant and brightener, solubility pH-dependentE · AI inference · to be verified
- 7-Dehydrocholesterol
- Cholesterol derivative for barrier repair and emulsion stability, watch concentration and light exposure.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from lightC · Official source
- Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate
- Vitamin C/E derivative with strong antioxidant activity; aqueous-unstable, requires light protection and cold storage, 0.1–1%.B · Third-party verified
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.B · Third-party verified
- Linoleic Acid
- Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenicB · Third-party verified
- Adenosine Phosphate
- ATP precursor at 0.1-0.5%; supports cellular energy metabolism in skincare; unstable, prone to degradation and inactivationB · Third-party verified
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moistureC · Official source
- Declustered Water /Aqua/Eau De Structuree
- Not decoded yet
- Declustered Water /Aqua/Eau De Structuree
- Not decoded yet
- Sucrose
- Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.B · Third-party verified
- Bifida Ferment Lysate
- Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skinE · AI inference · to be verified
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control productsC · Official source
- Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
- Lightweight emollient and film-former; improves hair slip, generally low concentration.B · Third-party verified
- Oleth-5
- Nonionic emulsifier for O/W systems; may contain impurities, caution for sensitive skinB · Third-party verified
- Oleth-10 Phosphate
- Oleth-10 phosphate, amphiphilic surfactant for solubilization/emulsification. Low irritation, but may strip skin lipids.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feelC · Official source
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediolC · Official source
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tagB · Third-party verified
- Glycereth-26
- Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.B · Third-party verified
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydrationC · Official source
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme careB · Third-party verified
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoateC · Official source
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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