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
Kiss My Face
Liquid Rock Roll On Lavender Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists essential oils
Kiss My Face
Liquid Rock Roll On Patchouli Deodorant
Deodorant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Deliplus
Liss frizz control mask
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
live clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Jane Iredale
Longest Lash Thickening and Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palmer’s
Lotion de massage Anti Vergertures
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Lotion Super Éclaircissante-mains et pieds
Lists fragrance, parabens
L’Oréal
Lotion Super éclaircissante-Visage
Lists fragrance, parabens
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Lait Corps Hydratation Sublime 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Lait Corps Nutrition Veloutée 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Pixi
Lower Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Watsons
Lubricant jelly
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Johnson & Johnson
Lubrifiant gel intime
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
M·A·CStack Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Stila
Made-U-Lash Length & Define Tubing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Stila
Magnum XXX Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Morphe
Make It Big Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SheaMoisture
Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Conditioner
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Mascara hypoallergénique Noir 01
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yves Rocher
Mascara Volume Elixir - noir
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Deliplus
Mascarilla violín con aceite de chia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cosmia
Masque extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique color
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique force
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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