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 21, 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
Mad Hippie
Luminizing Facial SPF
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Magnetic Afterglow Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Maracuja Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Marvis
Marvis Black Forest
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Mixsoon
Master Deep Barrier Face Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Krave Beauty
Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Krave
Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser: Cleanser For Sensitive Skin
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
colgate
Max fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max Fresh Cooling Crystals
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max white
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max White Charcoal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max white dentifrice blancheur natural charbon
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max White for Men menthe explosive
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Max White Protect
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
MaxFresh - Rainbow Fresh
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Máxima protección anticaries
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Colgate
MaxWhite Menthe Cristal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Nivea
MEN MAXIMUM HYDRATION FACE WASH
Cleanser · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nivea
MEN Maximum Hydration Liquid Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists drying alcohol
Nivea
MEN Sensitive Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Men’s Natural Moisturizing Lotion
Lists fragrance
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
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