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 21, 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
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Himalayan Pink Salt Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
e.l.f.
Holy Hydration! Gentle Peeling Exfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance
Stila
HUGE Extreme Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Brandt
Hydrating Body Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance
Mad Hippie
Hydrating Facial SPF
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Pixi
Hydrating Milky Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Alpha-H
Illuminating Enzyme Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Philosophy
instant glow peeling mousse
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Dove
Invigorate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Nivea sun
Kids protege & cuida
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
NIVEA
kids sensitive protect
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Kroger
Kroger Maximum Strength Antacid
Lists fragrance, parabens
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Bond Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Bond Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara Ultramarine Black
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Showstopper Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Lash Brag Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nudestix
Lash Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Buxom
Lash Waterproof Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
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