kevin-murphy Kevin Murphy Plumping Wash
kevin-murphy Kevin Murphy Plumping Wash lists 52 ingredients on its label, 42 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.
- Water
- Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- PEG-2 Cocamide
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- PEG-150 Distearate
- Panthenol
- Urtica Dioica Extract
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
- Oleanolic Acid
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Rice Amino Acids
- Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
- Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Silk Amino Acids
- Keratin Amino Acids
- Apigenin
- Lactic Acid
- Glycerin
- Zinc Picolinate
- Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
- Creatine
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Propanediol
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycol Distearate
- Silicone Quaternium-16
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
- Steareth-4
- Undeceth-5
- Undeceth-11
- Polyquaternium-7
- Polyquaternium-10
- Dicetyldimonium Chloride
- Butyloctanol
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Disodium EDTA
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Lactobacillus Ferment
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Citric Acid
- Fragrance
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Benzyl Salicylate
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilContains sulfatesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains fragranceContains formaldehyde releasersContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Disodium 2-SulfolaurateSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineCocamidopropyl BetainePanthenol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-150 Distearate
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Urtica Dioica Extract
Other ingredients
PEG-2 CocamideZingiber Officinale Root ExtractOleanolic AcidAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceRice Amino AcidsAesculus Hippocastanum Seed ExtractBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem ExtractEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractOryza Sativa Bran OilSilk Amino AcidsKeratin Amino AcidsApigeninLactic AcidGlycerinZinc PicolinateBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1CreatineGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePropanediolButylene GlycolGlycol DistearateSilicone Quaternium-16PEG-120 Methyl Glucose TrioleateSteareth-4Undeceth-5Undeceth-11Polyquaternium-7Polyquaternium-10Dicetyldimonium ChlorideButyloctanolIsopropyl AlcoholDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateLactobacillus FermentLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateCitric AcidFragranceBenzyl BenzoateHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeHydroxycitronellalBenzyl Salicylate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · – | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-2 Cocamide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-150 Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Urtica Dioica Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zingiber Officinale Root Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Oleanolic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rice Amino Acids | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract | HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Bran Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Silk Amino Acids | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Keratin Amino Acids | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Apigenin | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Picolinate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Creatine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycol Distearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Silicone Quaternium-16 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Steareth-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Undeceth-5 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Undeceth-11 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyquaternium-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dicetyldimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Butyloctanol | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Lactobacillus Ferment | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL | 0 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1380 From 23 August 2019 cosmetic products containing that substance shall not be placed on the Union market. From 23 August 2021 cosmetic products containing that substance shall not be made available on the Union market.’; | 5 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxycitronellal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 (b) 1,0 % · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
- Anionic surfactant for cleansing/foaming; may sensitize, caution for sensitive skin
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradable
- PEG-2 Cocamide
- Not decoded yet
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- PEG-150 Distearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; mild comedogenic risk.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Urtica Dioica Extract
- Nettle extract for anti-seborrheic/astringent; astringent properties, suitable for oily skin/hair, caution on dry skin.
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
- Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.
- Oleanolic Acid
- Oleanolic acid derived from rose petals; terpene compound with floral scent used as a skin conditioning agent.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Rice Amino Acids
- Hydrolyzed protein; low MW, boosts hydration and penetration.
- Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
- Horse chestnut seed extract for skin care; soothing, used in circulation products
- Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
- Water-soluble botanical extract acting as humectant for oral or facial care; evaluate for potential natural allergens in the extract.
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
- Açaí extract; rich in antioxidants; used for hair/skin, oil-based so needs emulsification.
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Rice bran oil rich in oryzanol and linoleic acid for conditioning; moderate comedogenic rating, mind oxidative stability.
- Silk Amino Acids
- Silk amino acids for humectancy and hair/skin care; low molecular weight, easily absorbed
- Keratin Amino Acids
- Not decoded yet
- Apigenin
- Flavonoid with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; unstable, protect from light.
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Zinc Picolinate
- Not decoded yet
- Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
- Not decoded yet
- Creatine
- Skin conditioning agent for moisturizing and anti-aging; used at low concentrations, generally well-tolerated by sensitive skin.
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Glycol Distearate
- Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity
- Silicone Quaternium-16
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
- Not decoded yet
- Steareth-4
- Not decoded yet
- Undeceth-5
- Not decoded yet
- Undeceth-11
- Not decoded yet
- Polyquaternium-7
- Not decoded yet
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Dicetyldimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant for hair/beard care; provides antistatic, emulsifying, cleansing, and conditioning. Irritant to eyes and skin.
- Butyloctanol
- Ester solvent/humectant, adjusts spreadability; low volatility, may leave residue, watch for cross-sensitivity in allergy-prone users.
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Alcohol solvent at 1–10%; fast-evaporating, high levels may cause dryness/irritation
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Lactobacillus Ferment
- Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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