Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is a surfactant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 94 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, body wash and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Hypromellose, a cellulose derivative. Thickens, binds and forms films.
What it does
Contains Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34537, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as methylhydroxypropylcellulosum and hypromellose.
Products that contain Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Origins
A Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser with White Tea
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
Ageless Revitalizing Neck Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Bébé à l’ombre Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics Lait Enfant SPF 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Ka SPF50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Pocket Dermo-Pediatrics
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios SPF 50+ Dermo-Pediatrics Lait Bebe
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Arbre à thé - Gommage purifiant
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
b&bw champange toast shower gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Skinfix
Balancing Soft-Foam Clay Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Be Atomic
Be Atomic bain douche moussant senteur fleur de coton
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Balea
Beauty Effect Tagescreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Kids SPF 50 Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Men SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Vanilla Crème SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Black Girl Sunscreen
Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
Herbal Essences
Champú frambuesa dorada y menta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Champú purificante fresa blanca y menta dulce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Original Source
Cherry & Almond Milk
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Clean & Clear Persa Gel 10 Acne Treatment
Lists fragrance allergens
Nivea
cleansing cream
Lists fragrance
Walgreens
Clinical Strength Dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
Coco-Craze Slime 3-In-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Coconut Whip Cream to Foam Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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