Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract is a skin conditioning and astringent ingredient. It’s in 18 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, moisturizer and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
An extract from Hamamelis virginiana. Used to tighten the skin surface and help control skin oil.
What it does
Contains Hamamelis Virginiana Extract: antiseborrhoeic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hamamelis Virginiana Extract: astringent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hamamelis Virginiana Extract: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 96284, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Herbivore
Aquarius Pore Purifying Clarify Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Block Star Clarifying Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Clarifying Do-Over Peel
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Olay
Cleanse Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Water
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
DIVE IN Soothing Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Derma E
Hydrating Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
TIRTIR
Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Like Magic 12HR Full Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner
Toner · Lists sulfates
Pixi
On-the-Glow Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Swiss Toniq Geneva
PhytoHair Growth Serum
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Obagi
Retexturizing Exfoliating Peel
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Derma E
Stem Cell Eye Lifting Treatment
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Antioxidant Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Thayers
Witch Hazel Facial Toner Uncented
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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