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
Auchan
Gel à raser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Gel à raser glisse optimale fraîcheur homme
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Gel à raser peau sensible
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Not Your Mother’s
Gel Custard
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Gel da barba
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Gel gingival première dent
Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
Gel peaux sensibles bacti fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Gentle Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Gillette
Gillette Fusion Proglide
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
The Body Shop
Ginger Scalp Care Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Catrice
Glam & Doll Endless Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Glossy blond Spülung, naturblondes und blondiertes Haar
Lists fragrance, silicones
Pacifica
Glow Baby Hydrodew Moisture Gel
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel 10%
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Maybelline
Great Lash Big Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Mixsoon
H.C.T Essence
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Ofra
HD Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ofra
HD Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Fenty Beauty
Hella Thicc Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
High Impact Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Gisou
Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Gisou
Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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