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
Colgate
Colgate MaxFresh Intense Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Fenty Skin
Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Pore Detox Face Mask With Salicylic Acid + Charcoal
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
NIVEA Men
COOl Rasierschaum
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Crystal Retinal
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Camille Rose
Curl Love Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance
Colgate
Dentifrice Max Fresh Cristaux Fraîcheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Dermo-pediatrics spray application facile SPF 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
dr teal’s
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
dr teals body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Suave
Essentials Wild Cherry Blossom Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Le Petit Marseilliais
Extra Gentle Coconut Shower and Bath Cream
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Face Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
canxida
Formula RMV Cleansing
Lists essential oils
Olay
Fresh Radiance Body Wash with Essence of Birch Water and Lavender
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Fresh Radiance Body Wash with Essence of Strawberry and Mint
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel à raser peau sensible
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Gel da barba
Lists fragrance
deliplus
GEL DE BAÑO - AVENA CON VITAMINA B3 (PIEL SENSIBLE)
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Gel de Limpeza Facial Nivea Controle do Brilho
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Ivory
Gentle Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gommage Quotidien Aqua Rich
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Himalayan Pink Salt Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Suave
Hydra Gloss Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Facetheory
HydraCleanse Rebalancing Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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