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
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique lisse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique violet
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Garnier
masque skinactive
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, salicylic acid
Henkel
Matt-Paste Strand Matte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wet n Wild
Mega Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Meridol
Meridol Tandvleesbescherming Tandpasta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Wander
Mile High Club Length and Define Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE COILS LEAVE-IN MOISTURIZER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS LEAVE-IN DETANGLING MILK
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Moisture 5.5 Soft Cleansing Gel / Unscented
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Moroccanoil
Molding Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Monday
Monday Moisture Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Moringa Shine & Protection Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Multi Nutrient & Dioic Renewing Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Bright Advanced Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Naturally good deodorant
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Beiersdorf
Nivea Ansiktsmaske Urban Skin Radience 1stk
Lists fragrance
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