Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-10 is a film forming and antistatic ingredient. It’s in 402 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A conditioning polymer made from cellulose. Leaves hair smoother and reduces static.
What it does
Contains Polyquaternium-10: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyquaternium-10: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79107, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polyquaternium-10
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la peche
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia gel douche lait hydratant a la vanille
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Cotton Fresh Anti-Fett-Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Creme de douche soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Cucumber Fresh shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Curl Care 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Curl Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Curl Conditioning Oil-In-Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Curl Defining Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Curl Definition Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Curl Love Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Curl Nourishment Baby Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Curl Reset Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Native
Daily Clean Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Daily Facials | Cleansing Cloths | Gentle Sensitive Clean
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, parabens, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Daily moisturizing body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Watsons
Deep cleansing micellar conditioner
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Maybelline
Define A Lash Lengthening Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Defining Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Vichy
DERCOS Technique - shampooing ultra apaisant cheveux normaux à gras - Vichy - 200ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS Technique - shampooing ultra apaisant cheveux secs ou colorés
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS ULTRA APAISANT
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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