Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a viscosity controlling and film forming ingredient. It’s in 745 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 2026
In plain English
A modified guar-bean gum. Leaves hair smoother and easier to comb and reduces static.
What it does
Contains Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34177, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Unilever
Heavenly Milk Shower Cream
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner, Moisture for Hair
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration Deeply Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
herbal essences hello hydration
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Himmlisch Lang, Langhaar Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Le Labo
Hinoki SHOWER GEL
Body wash · 50ML · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Gisou
Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Honey Treasures
828mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Hyaluronic Infusion Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Hydrate and Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Hydrate and Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 5 fl. oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Herbal Essences
Hydrating Coconut Water & Jasmine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Hydrating Cream Conditioner
Conditioner · 10oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Hydration Boost Serum Body Wash with Hyaluronic Acid
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
ignite my colour
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Glowing Mango Butter
Body wash · 13.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Philosophy
instant glow peeling mousse
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Instant Oil Control
255 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Intense hydration
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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