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
Bubble
Sun Rise
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Sundance
Sundance Kids 50 Sonnenmilch
Lists chemical UV filters
Medicube
Super Cica Calming Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Maybelline
Super Stay 24-HR Glowy Skin Tint with Vitamin C
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
innisfree
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Black Opal
Super Volumizing Mascara for Longer, Thicker Eyelashes
Mascara · Lists silicones
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Brightening
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Wrinkle-Fighting
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Makeup by Mario
SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Tägliches Wasch-Peeling
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Targeted Spot Solution with Salicylic Acid
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maybelline New York
The Falsies Surreal
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Calming
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Classic
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Deep
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Rice Polish: Gentle
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Rice Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Jones Road
The Statement Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Counter
Think Big All-in-One Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
iS Clinical
Tri-Active Exfoliating Masque
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Rare Beauty
True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
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