Hydroxyethylcellulose
Hydroxyethylcellulose is a viscosity controlling and film forming ingredient. It’s in 403 products on Poliage, most often mascara, conditioner and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Made from plant cellulose. Thickens and stabilizes gels and shampoos.
What it does
Contains Hydroxyethylcellulose: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydroxyethylcellulose: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydroxyethylcellulose: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydroxyethylcellulose: light-stabilizer
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydroxyethylcellulose: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 76845, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as hyetellose.
Products that contain Hydroxyethylcellulose
Huda Beauty
1 COAT WOW! EXTRA VOLUMIZING AND LIFTING MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
10% Niacinamide Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Shea Moisture
100% Virgin Coconut Oil Moisture Boosting Conditioner
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Not Your Mother’s
3-in-1 Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Not Your Mother’s
3-in-1 Styling Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Palladio
4D BOOST VOLUMIZING MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Garnier
50* Super UV Acide Hyaluronique
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Drunk Elephant
A-Shaba Complex Retinol Eye Serum with Caffeine + Copper Peptides
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Ofra
Absolute Cover Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Age Defense Instant Hydrating Face Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid
Juice Beauty
Age Defy Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Acure
AI Peptide Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laura Geller
Always There Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
R+Co
ANALOG Cleansing Foam Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Anti-Frizz Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Ombia
Anti-Transpieant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Lacura men
Anti-Transpirant Coolfresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Cosmia
Anti-transpirant dry protect
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Anti-transpirant no trace
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Anti-transpirant soft skin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Après shampoing extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Cien
Après shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Auchan
Après-shampooing Expert Soin Extra Resist
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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