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
Dove
Volume and Fullness Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Volumizing Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
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