Cellulose Gum
Cellulose Gum is a viscosity controlling and film forming ingredient. It’s in 466 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen, mask and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Sodium carboxymethylcellulose, from plant cellulose. Thickens and stabilizes formulas.
What it does
Contains Cellulose Gum: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cellulose Gum: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cellulose Gum: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cellulose Gum: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32485, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as carmellose.
Products that contain Cellulose Gum
Tatcha
The Dewy Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Longevity Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Counter
Think Big All-in-One Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
K P NAMBOODIRI’S
Toothpaste
Lists essential oils, sulfates
Auromere
Toothpaste
Lists essential oils, sulfates
Marvis
Toothpaste Marvis Ginger Mint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Total
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Total active prévention soin émail
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Total dentifrice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Total Moisture Daily Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Colgate
Total Original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Total Pro-Soin Gencives
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Total Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Orajel
Training Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Triple action
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Triple Action Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Thrive Market
Triple Action Toothpaste Peppermint
Lists coconut derivatives
Colgate
Triple action Xtra white
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Pepsodent
Triple+
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Medik8
Ultimate Recovery Bio-Cellulose Mask
Mask · Lists coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Vademecum Homéophytol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
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