Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Hamamelis Virginiana Water is a skin conditioning and hair conditioning ingredient. It’s in 44 products on Poliage, most often toner, serum and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A water from Hamamelis virginiana. Used to make hair smoother and easier to comb and tighten the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Hamamelis Virginiana Water: astringent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hamamelis Virginiana Water: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hamamelis Virginiana Water: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hamamelis Virginiana Water: soothing
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34184, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Murad
Hydrating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Renee Rouleau
HyperFix Fading Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
First Aid Beauty
Ingrown Hair Pads with BHA + AHA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Philosophy
instant glow peeling mousse
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Maca Root & Aloe Fresh Kick Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Thrive Causemetics
Moisture Flash Conditioning Toner Mist
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Moonlight Advanced Retinal Night Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Maelove
NIA 10 Niacinamide Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol
OSEA
Ocean Cleansing Milk
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Dennis Gross
On the Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Cosmia
Patchs purifiants
Lists drying alcohol
Pixi
Peel & Polish
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Perfectly Dosed Treatment (Extra Strength 0.5%)
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Glo Skin Beauty
Pumpkin Enzyme Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Naturopathica
Pumpkin Purifying Enzyme Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Philosophy
resurfacing solution
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Bliss
Salicylic Acid Facial Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Stargaze Enhanced Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
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