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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo versus Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner .

Last updated on January 09, 2024. Published on February 29, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 25 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Shampoo American Brand United States
Conditioner American Brand United States

Shampoo

Detergent or soap for cleansing the hair.

Conditioner

Moisturizing agents for hair.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 1.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 9.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Liked

Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.

Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.

Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties. It can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.

The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. It has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.

Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 10.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Panax Ginseng Root is a popular herb from Asia. This root contains antioxidants, favonoids, and vitamins B12 and D.

Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, even out texture and tone, and helps improve wrinkles.

Ginseng root helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow. This in turn helps nourish the skin and improve wrinkles. By speeding up circulation, ginseng root can also help drain fluids.

Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.

Ginseng Root can also aid in decreasing inflammation.

Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.

Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.

Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 11.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract.

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 12.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Methyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.

Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.

Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 17.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

Acetyl Carnitine Hcl is an antioxidant

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 20.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer.

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 22.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Skin Protecting, Tonic

We don't have a description for Malt Extract.

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 24.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

Adenosine Phosphate is an antioxidant and helps soothe skin.

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 25.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Creatine.

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 26.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Yeast Extract.

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 27.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

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Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 28.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 11.

We don't have a description for Dimethicone Peg-8 Polyacrylate.

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 29.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.

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Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 30.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 31.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 32.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Perfuming, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Eugenol is naturally found in cloves, basil, and bay leaves. It is an aromatic oil used to add fragrance to a product. The scent of eugenol is described as "clove-like". Eugenol is a known EU allergen, meaning it causes contact allergies.

Studies show eugenol possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

Besides cosmetics, eugenol is also added as a flavor in teas and cakes.

Learn more about Eugenol

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 33.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Perfuming, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.

Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.

Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.

Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.

Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

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Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 34.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.

Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.

Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,

Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.

Learn more about Citronellol

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 35.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Perfuming

Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.

The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.

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Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 36.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.

As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.

Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.

Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.

Learn more about Benzyl Benzoate

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 37.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

Learn more about Limonene

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 38.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 39.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 36.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Aveda Invati Advanced Exfoliating Light Shampoo contains this as ingredient number 40.

Aveda Invati Advanced Thickening Conditioner contains this as ingredient number 37.

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23% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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