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
L’Oréal Paris
Voluminous Panorama Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Water-based lubrifiant intime
Lists exfoliating acid
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Essence
What The Fake! Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Body Shop
White Musk® Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Williams
Williams Gel à Raser Homme Hydratant 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Gel à Raser Homme Peau Sensible 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Mini Gel à Raser Peau Sensible 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Hydratant 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Peau Fragile 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Williams
Williams Mousse à Raser Homme Peau Sensible 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Rimmel London
Wonder’Extension Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Lash Mascara with Argan Oil
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
WONDER’LASH WATERPROOF MASCARA WITH ARGAN OIL
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Wonder’luxe Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Wonder’Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Buxom
XTROVERT Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Acure
Zombie Cell Clarifying Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Acure
Zombie Cell Clarifying Serum with Milk Thistle
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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