Aveda Green Science Lifting Serum
The Aveda Green Science Lifting Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 47 ingredients (37 low-risk) rates it Excellent (89/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
B
|
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Selaginella Tamariscina Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetearyl Olivate
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Ethyl Macadamiate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Olivate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Argania Spinosa Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
Opuntia Robusta Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Silybum Marianum Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Zingiber Cassumunar Root Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ceramide | |
|
1
|
|
Glucosamine HCl
(Ph Adjuster, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Algae Extract
(Fragrance, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
(Bulking Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Sunscreen Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caffeine
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Boswellia Serrata Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein | |
|
1
|
A
|
Cholesterol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
4
|
B
|
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Gluconate
(Chelating Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Yeast Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract
(Antimicrobial) |
|
|
1
|
|
Morus Nigra Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
(Proprietary, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
