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 22, 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
R+Co
RING TONE Curl Defining Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Lavilin
Roll-On Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Rose and Argan Oil Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Rough & Bumpy Skin Daily Therapy Cream
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Gillette
Satin care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Gillette
Satin Care abricot gourmand
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Scalp Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA WATERPROOF
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES RETRO GLAM MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
ScandalEyes Retro Glam Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS WATERPROOF MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Brickell Men’s Products
Sculpting Hair Glue for Men
Hair styling · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Sea & C Love Vitamin Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Sérum intense anti rides
Lists fragrance
Deliplus
Serum Plex Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Shea Intense Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Sheer Silk Ceramide Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
sheet mask
Lists fragrance
Kenra Professional
Silkening Heat Crème
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Boots
Silky lubricant
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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