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
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
up&up
Sandwich Bags
Lists fragrance, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
sanitizer
Lists fragrance, retinoid
Unilever
sauve tropical coconut shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sensitive Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sedal
Shampoo Hialurónico + Vitamina A
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Shampooing soin formule à l’huile de noix de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Sleep Relaxing Hair & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Stem Cell Thickening Foam™
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Suave Clarifying Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Texturizing Air Dry Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Original Source
Tingly Mint & Tea Tree
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Colgate
tooth paste
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Total dentifrice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Original Source
Tropical Coconut & Shea Butter
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Gentle Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser with Colloidal Oatmeal + Glycerin
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Gentle Pure Skin Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Missha
Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Vita-Rich
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Spring Valley
Women’s Multi With Fruits & Vegetables
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
O’Keeffe’s
Working Hands Hand Cream
Lists formaldehyde releasers
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