Polyquaternium-4
Polyquaternium-4 is a film forming and antistatic ingredient. It’s in 26 products on Poliage, most often hair styling, conditioner and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A synthetic conditioning polymer. Used to reduce static in hair and leave a thin film on skin or hair.
What it does
Contains Polyquaternium-4: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyquaternium-4: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79208, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polyquaternium-4
Garnier
10-in-1 Miracle Nectar Leave-in Treatment
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Air Dry Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Anti-Frizz Curl Boosting Mousse Twin Pack
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Axe
AXE GEL CHEVEUX Extrême Look Pot 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fekkai
Blonde Rx Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Body Envy Max Volumizing Mousse
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Herbal Essences
Curl Boosting Mousse for Frizzy Hair
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
TRESemmé
Curl Conditioning Mousse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Dual Stylers Liss & Pump-Up
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Flawless Curls Mousse
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Matrix
Food For Soft Multi-Use Hair Oil Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
l-oreal
Gel nettoyant au charbon multi-purifiant Pure Power 5 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Hydra Energetic Gel purifiant charbon magnétique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Aussie
INSTANT FREEZE MOUSSE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Aussie
INSTANT VOLUME MOUSSE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Dove
Men+Care Alcohol-Free Taming Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS MOUSSE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Miracle Frizz Tamer 10-in-1 Leave-In Treatment
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Mousse coiffante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Dermalogica
Multi Active Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
OGX Decadent Creamy Mousse
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Herbal Essences
Paraben Free Volumizing Hair Mousse Foam with Orange Blossom
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Aussie
SPRUNCH MOUSSE AND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Styling mousse extra strong
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
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