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
Garnier
Pure Clean Detangler
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Pure light - Nude de teint hydratant
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Pure Skin Cleansing Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
COSRX
RED RICE INOSITOL Exfoliating Care Pore Wash-Off Peel Serum
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Olay
Regenerist Wrinkle Correcting Night Treatment
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones
Dove
Relax Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Renew Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Acure
Resilience Eye Balm - Nourishing Balm for Eyes & Eyelids
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.15%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Rice Dough Smoothing Facial Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
RING TONE Curl Defining Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Rock Salts Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Roll-on Sun Kids Soin Protecteur Solaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Mario Badescu
Rose Lip Balm (Squeeze Tube)
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hairstory
Sans Savon Body Wash Charlevoix Boreal Forest Blend
Body wash · Lists essential oils
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Reloaded Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea Sun
Schutz & Pflege Sonnenspray 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Alverde
Sensitiv After Shave Balsam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Sensitive Immediate Peotect, SPF30
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sensitive Immediate Protect+, SPF30
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Eucerin
Sensitive Protect Body Spray
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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