Microcrystalline Cellulose
Microcrystalline Cellulose is a viscosity controlling and emulsion stabilising ingredient. It’s in 233 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen, mascara and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Purified plant cellulose powder. Absorbs liquid, thickens and keeps powders from caking.
What it does
Contains Microcrystalline Cellulose: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Microcrystalline Cellulose: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Microcrystalline Cellulose: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Microcrystalline Cellulose: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Microcrystalline Cellulose: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Microcrystalline Cellulose: stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Microcrystalline Cellulose: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78508, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as cellulose.
Products that contain Microcrystalline Cellulose
Catrice
TUBING Stay In Place Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Supergoop
Unseen Sunscreen
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Missha
Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Vitamin Bright Illuminating Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Derma E
Vitamin C Concentrated Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Essence
Volume Stylist 18h Lash Extension Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Mario Badescu
Watermelon & Basil Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Essence
What The Fake! Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Spring Valley
Women’s Multi With Fruits & Vegetables
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rimmel London
Wonder’Bond Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Extension Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Zero Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Medicube
Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
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