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
Auchan
Auchan kids dentifrice fraise tube 2 + - 50ml
Lists fragrance
Oral-B
AZ 3D White Ultra White dentifricio
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
NIVEA Sun
babies & kids sensitive protect 50+
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Sun Bum
Baby Bum Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Baby Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 - Pump Spray Bottle
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Babo Botanicals
Baby Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 for Sensitive Skin, Fragrance-Free
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Benefiance NutriPerfect Crème de Jour SPF15 Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Deliplus
Bicarbonato Blanqueador
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Null
bilou
Lists fragrance
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Procter & Gamble
Blend-a-med Classic Zahncreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Procter & Gamble
Blend-a-med Rundumschutz Kräuter Clean
Lists fragrance
Supergoop!
Bright-Eyed Mineral Eye Cream SPF 40
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Acure
Brightening Facial Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cien
Brume Solaire enfant FPS 50+
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Medik8
C-Tetra Advanced
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Palladio
CC CREAM FULL-COVERAGE
Foundation · Lists silicones
Torriden
CELLMAZING Firming Gel Mask (Face Only)
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Charcoal white toothpaste with peppermint
Lists essential oils, sulfates
Colgate
Clear Gel Zero Anticavity Flouride Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Kenra Professional
Clear Gloss
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Herbivore
CLOUD JELLY Tremella + Strawberry Plumping Hydration Face Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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