Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle, modern conditioning polymer that smooths hair and reduces static without the heavy feel of older polyquaterniums.

Polyquaternium-112 is a gentle, synthetic polymer that smooths hair, reduces static, and improves texture without heavy buildup.

A gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, ideal for sensitive scalps.

A gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair and skin by forming a thin, flexible film, but may cause buildup with frequent use.

A gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

A synthetic conditioning polymer that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, but may not suit very fine or low-porosity hair types.

A gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair and reduces flyaways without heavy buildup.

Polyquaternium-33 is a gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair and skin by forming a thin, flexible film, reducing static and improving texture without heavy buildup.

Polyquaternium-35 is a gentle, synthetic conditioning polymer that smooths hair and improves product feel without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning polymer that smooths hair and adds slip without heavy buildup, but may not suit very fine or low-porosity hair if used in high amounts.

Polyquaternium-40 is a gentle conditioning polymer that helps reduce frizz and static while improving the feel of hair and skin, but it may cause buildup with frequent use.

Polyquaternium-42 is a gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair, reduces static, and improves manageability without heavy buildup.

A gentle, water-soluble conditioning polymer that smooths hair and fights frizz without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning polymer that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, ideal for sensitive scalps.

A gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, ideal for sensitive scalps.

A gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair cuticles and reduces flyaways without heavy buildup.

A gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair and reduces frizz without heavy buildup.

Polyquaternium-50 is a gentle conditioning polymer that helps hair feel soft and smooth without heavy buildup, and it's generally well-tolerated on skin.

Polyquaternium-55 is a synthetic conditioning polymer that helps reduce static, smooth hair, and improve the feel of rinse-off products without heavy buildup.

Polyquaternium-56 is a gentle synthetic polymer that helps hair feel smooth and reduces frizz without heavy buildup.

Polyquaternium-58 is a gentle conditioning polymer that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

A gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair and reduces frizz without heavy buildup.

Polyquaternium-61 is a gentle conditioning polymer that reduces static and improves feel in hair and skin products.

A gentle synthetic polymer that helps hair feel soft, reduces frizz, and protects color without heavy buildup.

Polyquaternium-65 is a gentle conditioning polymer that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, making it a popular choice for sensitive scalps and daily use.

A gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair cuticles and reduces static without heavy buildup.

Polyquaternium-7 is a gentle conditioning polymer that helps reduce frizz and static in hair without heavy buildup, making it a common choice in shampoos and conditioners.

Polyquaternium-70 is a gentle, film-forming polymer that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, making it a solid choice for sensitive scalps and dry hair.

Polyquaternium-75 is a gentle, film-forming polymer that smooths hair cuticles and reduces flyaways without heavy buildup.

A gentle detangling polymer that smooths hair without the heavy feel of older polyquaterniums.

A gentle, modern conditioning polymer that smooths hair and reduces static without the heavy feel of older polyquaterniums.

A gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair cuticles and reduces static, making hair easier to manage.

Polyquaternium-80 is a gentle conditioning polymer that reduces flyaways and improves wet combing without heavy buildup.

A gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair cuticles and reduces frizz without the heavy feel of some silicones.

Polyquaternium-87 is a gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair cuticles and reduces frizz without heavy buildup.

Polyquaternium-89 is a gentle, film-forming polymer that smooths hair and reduces flyaways without heavy buildup.

A gentle, lightweight conditioning polymer that smooths hair and fights frizz without buildup.

Polyquaternium-94 is a gentle synthetic polymer that coats hair to reduce frizz and improve manageability without heavy buildup.

Polyquaternium-95 is a gentle, film-forming polymer that smooths hair cuticles and reduces static without heavy buildup.

Polyquaternium-98 is a gentle, film-forming polymer that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, making it a good choice for sensitive scalps and fine hair.

A gentle, olive-derived peptide that helps strengthen the skin barrier and improve hydration without irritation.

A gentle, plant-derived conditioning ingredient that helps detangle hair and improve manageability without heavy buildup.

PPG-2 Arginine is a gentle, modified amino acid that helps keep skin and hair soft, smooth, and hydrated without irritation.

A gentle, multi-tasking ingredient that moisturizes and provides antioxidant benefits without common irritation.

A gentle synthetic conditioning agent that helps reduce static and smooth hair without heavy buildup.

A synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps reduce static and soften hair, but may cause buildup with frequent use.

A gentle synthetic ingredient that may help condition skin and hair while offering antioxidant support, but research is still limited.

A gentle, positively charged wheat protein that coats hair to improve softness, manageability, and shine without heavy buildup.

A gentle, plant-based extract that may support skin firmness and hydration, but lacks robust clinical evidence.

A synthetic conditioning ingredient that reduces static and softens hair, but may cause buildup with frequent use.

A synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps reduce static and improve manageability, but may be too heavy for fine or acne-prone skin.

Quaternium-22 is a gentle conditioning ingredient that reduces static and improves feel in hair and skin products, with a low risk of irritation.

Quaternium-30 is a synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps reduce frizz and static in hair while adding a silky feel, but it may not suit those avoiding silicones or heavy polymers.

Quaternium-45 is a synthetic conditioning ingredient that reduces static and improves manageability in hair products, with a low risk of irritation.

Quaternium-51 is a gentle synthetic conditioner that helps reduce static and improve the feel of hair and skin without heavy buildup.

Quaternium-52 is a gentle synthetic conditioner that reduces frizz and static without heavy buildup, but it offers no active skincare benefits.

Quaternium-70 is a synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps reduce frizz and static in hair, but it may not suit those with very fine or easily weighed-down hair.

Quaternium-71 is a gentle synthetic conditioner that helps detangle hair and soften skin without heavy buildup.

Quaternium-72 is a synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps reduce static and improve manageability in hair products, with a low risk of irritation for most users.

A gentle, plant-derived conditioning agent that reduces frizz and static without heavy buildup.