Ammonium Hydroxide
Ammonium Hydroxide is a buffering and denaturant ingredient. It’s in 33 products on Poliage, most often mascara, exfoliant and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Ammonium Hydroxide: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ammonium Hydroxide: denaturant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 31870, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as ammonium hydroxyde.
Products that contain Ammonium Hydroxide
L’Oréal
100% ultra color Noir bleu 210
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Henkel
Brillance coloration permanente intense 891 Noir bleuté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Issue
Coloración en Crema
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Henkel
Coloration crème soin à l’huile d’argan Châtain caramel 660
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Garnier
Cucumber Fresh shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Multi-Vitaminé Fresh Shampooing purifiant quotidien
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Uncensored Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Garnier Ultra Doux Shampooing Détox Thé Vert et 5 Plantes Bienfaisantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
NeoStrata
Glycolic Microdermabrasion Face Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Glo Skin Beauty
Hydra-Bright Pro 5 Liquid Exfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Henkel
Kératine Color 4.6 Châtain Chocolat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, salicylic acid
Henkel
Kératine Color Châtain Clair Subtil 6.0
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Henkel
Kit Racines Blond BR1
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clump Crusher Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Full Lash Bloom Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Nudestix
Lash Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
essence
Lash Princess Liner black waterproof
Lists sulfates
Henkel
Natural & Easy 545 blond cendré
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Night Renewer Glycolic Acid Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Nutrisse Cream 5.0
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 4.89
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 8.5
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
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