kevin-murphy Kevin Murphy Staying.Alive
kevin-murphy Kevin Murphy Staying.Alive lists 28 ingredients on its label, 24 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
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Hedera Helix Leaf Extract
- Arctium Lappa Root Extract
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Cetraria Islandica Extract
- Hydrolyzed Silk
- Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
- Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
- Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
- Piper Nigrum Seed Oil
- Glycerin
- Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer
- Amodimethicone
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Trideceth-12
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Phenoxyethanol
- Chlorphenesin
- Sorbic Acid
- Benzoic Acid
- Sodium Benzoate
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Citric Acid
- Fragrance
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Limonene
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains siliconesContains formaldehyde releasers
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Hedera Helix Leaf ExtractArctium Lappa Root ExtractOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- ANTISTATIC
- Hydrolyzed Silk
- ASTRINGENT
- Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
Other ingredients
Cetraria Islandica ExtractNasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf ExtractPiper Nigrum Seed OilGlycerinSodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate CopolymerAmodimethiconeDehydroacetic AcidTrideceth-12Cetrimonium ChloridePhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinSorbic AcidBenzoic AcidSodium BenzoateLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateCitric AcidFragranceBenzyl BenzoateLimoneneHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Hedera Helix Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Arctium Lappa Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Canina Fruit Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetraria Islandica Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrolyzed Silk | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Olea Europaea Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Grandis Seed Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · – | Green |
| Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract | ANTI-SEBUM, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Piper Nigrum Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Amodimethicone | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Trideceth-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| 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 |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | 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 |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Hedera Helix Leaf Extract
- Ivy leaf extract, saponins, anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictor, low conc.
- Arctium Lappa Root Extract
- Burdock root extract for skin conditioning; watch for raw material impurities.
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection
- Cetraria Islandica Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrolyzed Silk
- Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin
- Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
- Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.
- Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
- Grapefruit seed extract; botanical astringent and tonic, contains essential oils, monitor allergenicity, cautious for sensitive skin.
- Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
- Watercress extract for sebum control, soothing, and tonic effects. Plant-derived, safe at standard levels; suitable for oily skin conditioning.
- Piper Nigrum Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Amodimethicone
- Amino silicone for hair conditioning/antistatic; cationic, conflicts with anionic surfactants
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Trideceth-12
- Not decoded yet
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- 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%.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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