A cellulose-derived thickener and film former.
What it is
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is cellulose modified with methyl and hydroxypropyl groups. It thickens water-based formulas, stabilises foams and forms a light film.
Where it is used
Found in gels, shampoos, cleansers and mascaras.
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
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Surfactant – cleansing
- Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
- 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 (205)
- Tea Tree Purify Shampoo · The Body Shop
- Moringa Shine & Protection Shampoo · The Body Shop
- Serum Miracle Pure · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Illuminating Serum · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Siero Viso Illuminante Alla Vitamina C · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Vitamin C Skin-Illuminating Serum · Max Factor
- False Lash Effect Lash & Brow Serum · Max Factor
- Dove Bond Repair Shampoo · Dove
- Dove shampoo daily hydration · Dove
- Dove Nourishing Secrets Growth Ritual Shampoo · Dove
- Dove Nourishing Oil Care Oil Replacement · Dove
- Dove Lavender Thickness Shampoo · Dove