Polyquaternium-53
Polyquaternium-53 is a hair conditioning ingredient. It’s in 7 products on Poliage, most often shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A synthetic conditioning polymer. Used to make hair smoother and easier to comb.
What it does
Contains Polyquaternium-53: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 58832, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polyquaternium-53
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Liss Caresse [MK] Shampooing perfecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hyrdrating Cream To Foam Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Kérastase Bain Elixir Ultime
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
TELEVISION Perfect Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Volumetry Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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