Polyquaternium-80
What Polyquaternium-80 is & what it does
Polyquaternium-80 is a synthetic quaternized polymer used in cosmetic formulas as a film former and conditioning agent. The positively charged polymer binds to skin and hair surfaces, helping to leave a smooth feel and improve the spread of a product. It is most often found in conditioning and texture-enhancing roles.
What does Polyquaternium-80 do in skincare?
Polyquaternium-80 is a quaternized polymer that acts as a film former and conditioning agent. Its positive charge binds to skin and hair, helping leave a smooth feel and improving how evenly a product spreads.
Is Polyquaternium-80 safe?
Polyquaternium polymers are widely used in cosmetics and are generally considered well tolerated at the levels used in formulas. As with similar conditioning polymers, reactions are uncommon, though sensitive skin can always be patch tested.
Is Polyquaternium-80 natural or synthetic?
It is synthetic, made by quaternizing a polymer to give it a positive charge. This engineered structure is what lets it cling to skin and hair surfaces.
Sunscreens with Polyquaternium-80
We rate 14 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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MizuMi UV Ultimate Matte & Oil Control Sunscreen SPF 50+
95/100
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Frezyderm Active Sun Screen Face Fluid SPF 50+
88/100
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Olival Professional Face Cream SPF 50
88/100
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Olival Professional Face Fluid SPF 30
86/100
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Olival Sun Mineral Kids Face Cream Spf 50
74/100
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Sunday Riley Light Hearted Broad Spectrum Spf 30
72/100
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Coola Full Spectrum 360° Mineral Sun Silk Moisturizer Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 30
72/100
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Coola Full Spectrum 360° Mineral Sun Silk Crème Organic Sunscreen Spf 30
71/100
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Bare Republic Mineral Face Gel Lotion Spf 30
70/100
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Bare Republic Mineral Body Gel Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 30
70/100