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Botanical Kinetics™ Intense Hydrating Essence Lotion

Aveda

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Highlights

  • Cruelty-free
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

Details & care

What it is: A liquid hydrating treatment that instantly moisturizes skin.

Who it's for: Ideal for normal, oily, dry and combination skin types.

What it does:The steps you need. The ingredients that work. Care that’s just a matter of your unique skin. This lightweight liquid treatment maintains moisture balance with naturally derived humectants. For you, that means plump, dewy skin. It helps instantly boost hydration levels and prepares skin for what's next. Featuring Aveda's own Pure-Fume™ aroma with rose, German chamomile, eucalyptus and other pure flower and plant essences.
Key ingredients:
- Naturally derived humectants: includes sodium hyaluronate and an algae blend. Provide instant hydration and maintain skin’s moisture balance

How to use: Mornings and evenings after cleansing and toning, apply to palm of hand. Gently press into skin with fingertips. Do not rinse.

  • 5 oz.
  • Phthalate-free; sulfate-free; paraben-free; silicone-free; petrolatum-free; paraffin-free; formaldehye donors-free; synthetic fragrance-free
  • Dermatologist tested
  • Cruelty-free
  • Made in the USA
  • This brand has B Corp certification, representing business practices with emphasis on social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency
  • This brand meets Nordstrom Responsible Brands criteria: brand adheres to responsible social and environmental practices
  • Item #5228237
  • Core Product ID 333334YZRC

Ingredients

Water\Aqua\Eau, Glycerin, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Caffeine, Hydrolyzed Algin, Sea Salt\Maris Sal\Sel Marin, Salicylic Acid, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Citronellol, Geraniol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Phenoxyethanol.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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Aveda

Aveda products for women and men are professionally developed and clinically tested, and go to exceptional lengths to be respectful of the earth. A pioneer of holistic beauty, Aveda focuses on the latest botanical ingredients, innovations and salon-style performance developed for a wide variety of hair and skin types. This brand meets Nordstrom Responsible Brands criteria: Aveda has B Corp certification, representing business practices with emphasis on social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

Reviews

(101)1013.9 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

May 23, 2021

Yes, ultimately an essence!

I am so pleased with this product and have wanted to try for a long time. This is essentially an essence that is used after washing and before moisturizing. I have very dry skin, and this helps seal in the moisture. I was buying other essences for literally 3xs as much. I’m so happy. It truly locks in the moisture and has a nice scent of rose that’s not overpowering.
NotMyFave
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Most helpful critical review

Aug 29, 2023

Hydrating treatment “lotion”

This product should be renamed. I inadvertently ordered it thinking it was my regular hydrating lotion. This product is not a lotion. It is basically a toner.
Theatsa
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May 23, 2021

Yes, ultimately an essence!

I am so pleased with this product and have wanted to try for a long time. This is essentially an essence that is used after washing and before moisturizing. I have very dry skin, and this helps seal in the moisture. I was buying other essences for literally 3xs as much. I’m so happy. It truly locks in the moisture and has a nice scent of rose that’s not overpowering.
NotMyFave
3found this helpful
May 23, 2019Incentivized review

Miracle lotion

I love the hydrating lotion and stick by it! It hydrated my skin which is on the dry side and just makes you feel alive! I would recommend this as part of your face care routine. So happy I found it!
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josie73
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Aug 2, 2024

Not what I thought.

The name of this product is almost identical to the lotion that I thought I had ordered. Excited to receive the product and upon opening realized it wasn’t what I thought I had ordered. Albeit not Nordstroms fault but Aveda has two products that can easily be confused for one or the other.
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AHJJ
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Apr 18, 2024

I for one love it!

This has lightened my dark spots on my face!
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Rain Drop
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Oct 10, 2023

Excellent hydration treatment lotion!

I too brought the hydration treatment lotion by mistake; however; I am very pleased with how it keeps my skin moist throughout the day. I have decided to start purchasing both the treatment lotion that really helps keep my skin moist in the Florida sun and the creamy lotion.
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Dee
Sept 26, 2023

Be aware this is not a lotion.

I bought this thinking it was a lotion, but it is the consistency of a tonic.
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aveda.com response
Thank you for your valuable feedback regarding the Botanical Kinetics Hydrating Treatment Lotion, Laura. We hear that the product name may have caused confusion, and we are listening. This Treatment Lotion is to be used before your serum and moisturizer step. Our Beauty Advisors are standing by to assist you with any additional skin care questions and return details if desired. Click bit.ly/AvedaLiveChatUS to connect.
LauraB
Sept 19, 2023

Love this liquid lotion

I've had it for awhile and just recently fell in love with it. I apply it in the morning after I used the liquid exfoliator. It truly does work. I love it b/c it dries and I immediately apply my make-up. Save the traditional lotions for your evening routine.
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Sheshaw
Aug 29, 2023

Hydrating treatment “lotion”

This product should be renamed. I inadvertently ordered it thinking it was my regular hydrating lotion. This product is not a lotion. It is basically a toner.
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Theatsa
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June 6, 2023

no

as others have stated.. I thought this was the hydrating lotion ,not a liquid water to apply to my face. Aveda... You can do better with your labeling so clients aren't disappointed with their purchase as I am.
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aveda.com response
Thank you for your valuable feedback regarding the Botanical Kinetics Hydrating Treatment Lotion. We hear that the similar name caused confusion for you, and we are listening. Our Beauty Advisors are standing by to assist you with any additional skin care questions and return details if desired. Click bit.ly/AvedaLiveChatUS to connect.
mom
Apr 23, 2023

Lovely like a J-beauty or K-beauty essence

I love this - it's just what I was needing. Great to apply on my cleansed, damp skin to prep for serum and then moisturizer. It's an essence, so I apply a little to my hands, then press/pat it into the skin. The scent is refreshing and dissipates so it's not distracting. I'd definitely get this again - the price point is perfect in comparison to other essences on the market and this one delivers for my skin (47 y/o, dry skin type).
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K2theG
Apr 10, 2023

useless

This is called lotion but is indeed a clear fluid. The instruction says to "press it into skin"... How do you press clear fluid into skin?!
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aveda.com response
Your feedback is important to us. The Botanical Kinetics Hydrating Treatment Lotion is a clear liquid that instantly boosts your skin's moisture and is applied with fingertips or a cotton ball after cleansing, followed with your serum and moisturizer. If you are wanting a moisturizer we recommend the Botanical Kinetics Hydrating Lotion. Click here, aveda.cm/BKHydratingLotion to shop it now!
used2loveAveda
Feb 1, 2023

A lotion by any other name...

I cannot be out of this "lotion" for long as it makes an out of this world toner! It's now a part of my skin care regimen as I use it first by applying it with a cotton ball on my face before a moisturizer. It wakes my skin up and acts as a good skin prepper. Call it whatever you want it's a very good product!
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