Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is an emulsifier — natural thickener. It's found in 43 products in our database, making it a moderately popular ingredient.
What it does
Natural thickener
Who it's best for
A supporting ingredient — found in most cream and lotion formulas.
- Essential for product stability, not typically chosen by the consumer
- Generally well-tolerated across all skin types
- Helps oil and water phases blend into a smooth, usable texture
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
- +Locks moisture in(occlusive)
43 products
Holds the formula together
Best products with Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Masks
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See all moisturisers→Cleansers
See all cleansers→SPF products
See all spf products→Top products with Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask
Triple Peptide + Cactus Oasis Serum
Triple Peptide Hydrating + Firming Oasis Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
ATOBARRIER365 Cooling Hydro Soothing Water Cream Moisturizer with Ceramides & Hyaluronic Acid for Moisture Barrier Repair
Essential-C Cleanser
LiftActiv Supreme Anti-Aging Cream
Sandwich Bags
Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Pore Detox Face Mask with Salicylic Acid + Charcoal
Red Collagen Pore-Tightening Jello Mask (4-Pack) with Red Collagen, Niacinamide, and Peptides
Melano CC Deep Clear Enzyme Face Wash
Cookies N Clean Whipped Clay Detox Face Mask
Ultra Gentle Pure Skin Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser with Colloidal Oatmeal + Glycerin
Collagen Mask to Foam Cleanser
DELIPLUS ACTIVE GLOW PRIMER
Ambre Solaire Bébé à l'ombre Sensitive Expert +
Anthelios SPF 50+ Dermo-Pediatrics Lait Bebe
Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics Lait Enfant SPF 50+
Dermo-pediatrics spray application facile SPF 50+
Gommage Quotidien Aqua Rich
Anthelios Ka SPF50+
Frequently asked questions
What does Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose do in skincare?
Natural thickener
Is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose safe for sensitive skin?
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose?
43 products in our database contain Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose. The highest-rated is Drunk Elephant F-Balm™ Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask scoring 8.6/9.8.
Can I use Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose every day?
Emulsifiers are present in most cream formulas and are used daily without concern. They are a structural part of the product.