Curi/Atlas/Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

INCI · other · CIR review pending · used in 3 products

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (CAS# 9004-65-3) is a polymer — a large molecule made from repeated cellulose-derived subunits — chemically described as cellulose, 2-hydroxypropyl methyl ether. It is used primarily as a formulation helper ingredient rather than an active. Its official CosIng functions include antistatic, binding, emulsion stabilising, film forming, surfactant, and viscosity controlling.

Evidence level

moderate

EWG score

—

Comedogenic

1/5

Category

other

● Benefits

It stabilizes emulsions and thickens cosmetic products, helping to maintain a consistent texture and formula integrity. It can also stabilize foam in cleansing products.

emulsion-stabilizingviscosity-controllingfilm-forming

● Cautions

Where Curi finds it.

Curi's featured formulas containing Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose.

Mizon 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum

Mizon · 미즌

0.1% Retinol Youth Serum

diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinklesdeliver smooth and even skin texture

Sulwhasoo Sulwhasoo Capsulized Ginseng Fortifying Serum

Sulwhasoo · 설화수

Sulwhasoo Capsulized Ginseng Fortifying Serum

reduces signs of wrinkles that deepen over timemakes skin feel and look younger

Mizon Mizon 0.3% Retinol Youth Cream

Mizon · 미즌

Mizon 0.3% Retinol Youth Cream

creates a more even, clarified complexionanti-aging moisturizer for blemish-prone skin