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
Nivea
Silver Protect 24h Anti-Transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Skin Tint Creme Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Wet n Wild
So Defined Volumizing + Defining Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Winky Lux
So Extra Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique color
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique force
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique lisse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dermalogica
Special Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nudestix
Splashproof Vegan Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
st ives lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
St. Ives
St. Ives. Humectacion diaria. Crema corporal con vitamina E y palta.a
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Henkel
Strand matte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
bareMinerals
STRENGTH & LENGTH Serum-Infused Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Marc Anthony
Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Sun protect & refresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Medicube
Super Cica Calming Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Peach & Lily
Super Fade Discoloration Serum | Dark Spots Skin Corrector
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Peach & Lily
Super Reboot Resurfacing Mask | AHA & BHA Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Body Shop
Tea Tree Purify Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
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