Polyquaternium-73
Polyquaternium-73 is a film forming and hair conditioning ingredient. It’s in 16 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A synthetic conditioning polymer. Used to make hair smoother and easier to comb and reduce static in hair.
What it does
Contains Polyquaternium-73: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyquaternium-73: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyquaternium-73: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyquaternium-73: hair-fixing
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 83263, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polyquaternium-73
pura d’or
Anti Hair-Thinning Biotin Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Blonde Rx Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Every Man Jack
Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Curl Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kenra Professional
Deluxe Defense Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
GRO Revitalizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Hydrate and Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Suave
Hydra Gloss Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kirkland Moisture Conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Suave
Moisture Repair Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Super Strength+ Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Fekkai
Super Strength+ Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Multi-Vitamin Daily Nutrients Body Wash
Body wash · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
WATERFALL Moisture + Shine Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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