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
Curlsmith
Invincible Volume Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Eden BodyWorks
Lavender Aloe Anti-Breakage Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils
lemon zesty scrub
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens
Bath & Body Works
Marble 3-In-1 Hair, Face, and Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
colgate
Max fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max Fresh Cooling Crystals
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max white
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
MaxFresh - Rainbow Fresh
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Maximum Hydration Deep Cleansing Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Colgate
MaxWhite Menthe Cristal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Mint Renewal Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Moisture Protecting Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Suave
Moisture Repair Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Moringa Shine & Protection Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Natural Wunderz Menz CBD lotion
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive Mousse à raser
Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Nude 0% Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Biore
Oil Control Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Olay Fresh outlast
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Original Daily Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens
Nivea
Original Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens
Nivea
Protect & Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
Pumpkin Purifying Enzyme Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
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