Methylcellulose
Methylcellulose is a viscosity controlling and emulsion stabilising ingredient. It’s in 1 product on Poliage, most often mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Methylcellulose: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Methylcellulose: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Methylcellulose: stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Methylcellulose: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35332, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as methylcellulosum.
Products that contain Methylcellulose
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