Polyquaternium-72 is a gentle conditioning polymer that helps reduce frizz and static in hair without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
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Polyquaternium-72 is a gentle conditioning polymer that helps reduce frizz and static in hair without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair and skin by forming a light, non-sticky film, with low irritation potential.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle conditioning polymer that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, ideal for sensitive scalps and fine hair.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polyquaternium-75 is a gentle, film-forming polymer that smooths hair cuticles and reduces flyaways without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polyquaternium-76 is a gentle, film-forming polymer that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle detangling polymer that smooths hair without the heavy feel of older polyquaterniums.
Irritation
low
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synthetic
A gentle, modern conditioning polymer that smooths hair and reduces static without the heavy feel of older polyquaterniums.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair cuticles and reduces static, making hair easier to manage.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polyquaternium-8 is a gentle conditioning polymer that helps reduce frizz and static in hair without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polyquaternium-80 is a gentle conditioning polymer that reduces flyaways and improves wet combing without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polyquaternium-81 is a gentle conditioning polymer that helps reduce frizz and static without heavy buildup, making it a good choice for fine or easily weighed-down hair.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair cuticles and reduces frizz without the heavy feel of some silicones.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle synthetic polymer that coats hair to reduce frizz and static, but may not suit very fine or low-porosity hair if overused.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polyquaternium-84 is a gentle, synthetic conditioning polymer that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle conditioning polymer that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polyquaternium-86 is a gentle conditioning polymer that helps detangle hair and reduce frizz without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polyquaternium-87 is a gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair cuticles and reduces frizz without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polyquaternium-88 is a gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair and skin by forming a thin, flexible film, but it may cause buildup with frequent use.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polyquaternium-89 is a gentle, film-forming polymer that smooths hair and reduces flyaways without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polyquaternium-9 is a gentle conditioning polymer that helps reduce frizz and static without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle, effective conditioning polymer that smooths hair without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle, film-forming polymer that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle, lightweight conditioning polymer that smooths hair and fights frizz without buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle conditioning polymer that smooths hair without heavy buildup, suitable for most hair types.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polyquaternium-94 is a gentle synthetic polymer that coats hair to reduce frizz and improve manageability without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polyquaternium-95 is a gentle, film-forming polymer that smooths hair cuticles and reduces static without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polyquaternium-96 is a gentle synthetic polymer that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, making it a good choice for sensitive scalps.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polyquaternium-97 is a gentle, film-forming polymer that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup, making it a reliable choice for daily conditioning.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
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.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polyquaternium-99 is a gentle conditioning polymer that helps reduce frizz and static while improving the feel of hair and skin.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-1 is a gentle silicone that helps products spread smoothly and stay put without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle silicone polymer that creates a smooth, velvety feel on skin and helps products spread evenly without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-10 is a gentle silicone that smooths skin and hair without clogging pores, making it a safe choice for most skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-11 is a gentle silicone that helps products glide on smoothly and stay put without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-12 is a gentle silicone that gives skin a silky, smooth finish and helps makeup last longer without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-13 is a gentle silicone that helps products spread smoothly and resist water, but it offers no active skincare benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-14 is a gentle film-forming silicone that helps products last longer and feel smooth, but it may not suit everyone who prefers silicone-free routines.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-15 is a safe, non-irritating silicone that helps sunscreen stay on your skin longer and feel lighter.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-16 is a gentle silicone that helps products glide on smoothly and leaves hair and skin feeling soft without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-17 is a gentle silicone that leaves skin and hair feeling smooth without clogging pores, but it offers no active skincare benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-18 is a gentle silicone film-former that helps products stay put and resist water, but it may feel heavy on oily or acne-prone skin.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle silicone emulsifier that helps create stable, silky-textured formulas without common silicone downsides.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle silicone that helps products glide on smoothly and stay put without clogging pores or causing irritation.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-19 is a gentle film-forming silicone that helps products feel silky and spread smoothly, but it offers no active skincare benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-2 is a gentle silicone that smooths skin and hair without heavy buildup, but offers no active skincare benefits.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-20 is a gentle silicone that helps products spread smoothly and leaves skin feeling soft without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-21 is a gentle, non-comedogenic film former that helps products spread smoothly and resist water without feeling heavy.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-22 is a gentle film-forming silicone that helps products resist water and sweat while leaving a smooth, non-greasy feel.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-23 is a gentle silicone that creates a smooth, non-greasy film on skin and hair, but it may not suit those avoiding silicones entirely.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
A gentle silicone film-former that helps hair hold its style and skin feel smooth without heavy buildup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-25 is a gentle silicone that helps products spread smoothly and leaves hair or skin feeling silky, but it may build up with repeated use.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-26 is a gentle silicone that helps products spread smoothly and stay put, but it may feel heavy for oily skin types.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-27 is a gentle film-forming silicone that helps makeup and sunscreen stay put without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-28 is a gentle film-forming silicone that helps products glide on smoothly and stay put without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-29 is a gentle silicone that creates a smooth, non-greasy film on skin or hair, but it may not suit those who prefer silicone-free routines.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-3 is a gentle silicone that leaves skin and hair feeling smooth without clogging pores, but it may not suit those avoiding silicones entirely.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-30 is a gentle film-forming silicone that helps products feel smooth and stay put, but it may not suit those who prefer silicone-free routines.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-31 is a gentle silicone that creates a smooth, velvety finish on skin without clogging pores, making it a popular choice for primers and long-wear makeup.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-32 is a gentle silicone that helps products spread smoothly and leaves a soft, non-greasy finish, but it may not suit those who prefer silicone-free routines.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic
Polysilicone-33 is a gentle silicone that creates a smooth, velvety finish on skin and helps products spread evenly without clogging pores.
Irritation
low
Source
synthetic