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
Wonderskin
Infinite Rizz Mascara - Black
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
ion color defense
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Balea
Jeden Tag Shampoo Mango
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Johnson’s Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals BioAdaptive Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
ELEVEN
Keep My Curl Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Keratin Kraft Aufbau-Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
KIDS 3 EN 1 DOUCHE SHAMPOING BAIN MOUSSANT FRAISE et CERISE
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aussie
KIDS CURLY SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
KIDS MOIST SULFATE FREE SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’ORÉAL Professionnel LISS UNLIMITED
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Lash Discovery Eye Makeup Mini Brush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Lash Luxe Legacy Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
e.l.f.
Lash XTNDR Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Julep
Length Matters Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Liso & Brillo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Love Your Silver Gorgeous Grays Sulfate-Free Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
mani moisturizer strength and anti breakage agave conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, formaldehyde releasers
matrix biolage styling gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
matrix shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Maui moisture shampoo Maui moisture shampoo
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Henkel
Men Power Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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