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
Henkel
Fraicheur Intense Eucalyptus & Menthe
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Fructis Anti-Pelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant anti pelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Style [DIS]order
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Full Coverage Water to Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Future Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Future Youth Time Shift Hydrogel Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Garnier Fructis
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Gel douche douceur à l’aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche nourrisant à l’extrait d’argan et à l’eau de fleur d’oranger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Gel Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid+Aloe Vera
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Beekman 1802
Glacial Mint & Eucalyptus Milk Scrub Oat & Goat Milk Exfoliating Body Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Glowing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Rael
Glutathione + Vita C Hydrogel Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Happy Tooth
Happy Tooth Fluoride-Free Toothpaste
Lists coconut derivatives
Anua
Heartleaf 70 Soothing Collagen Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Himalayan Pink Salt Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
HiSmile
HismileTeeth Brightening V34 Colour Corrector Serum
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mad Hippie
Hydrating Facial SPF
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
ACURE
Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Cleansing Clay
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Instant Firming Retinol Alternative Serum with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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