A cellulose derivative used as a film former and thickener.
What it is
Ethylcellulose is an ethyl ether of cellulose, a polymer obtained from plant cell walls. CosIng lists it as a binder, film former and viscosity-controlling agent.
Where it is used
Used in nail polishes, mascaras, lip products, oil-based gels and makeup.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (37)
- Relove Baby Tint Lip & Cheek Tint · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Milkshake Lip + Cheek Tint · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Bubble Tea Milky Blush + Lip Tint · Revolution
- Revolution Beauty Rapid Tan Accelerator SPF 20 · Revolution
- Kredka do brwi Brow Shaper · Max Factor
- Brow Shaper Eyebrow Pencil · Max Factor
- Longwear Eyebrow Definer · Lumene
- The Precision Brow Pen, Definition & Waterproof – Taupe · IsaDora
- The Precision Brow Pen, Definition & Waterproof – Light Brown · IsaDora
- The Precision Brow Pen, Definition & Waterproof – Medium Brown · IsaDora
- The Precision Brow Pen, Definition & Waterproof – Dark Brown · IsaDora
- Magic Fix · ArtDeco

