Sodium Carrageenan
Sodium Carrageenan is a viscosity controlling and film forming ingredient. It’s in 5 products on Poliage, most often serum and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Sodium Carrageenan: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Carrageenan: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Carrageenan: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Carrageenan: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Carrageenan: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79275, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Carrageenan
Typology
Acide polyglutamique 3% + Extrait d’algue rouge
Lists fragrance allergens
Drunk Elephant
Amino Rain Glasswater Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
B-Goldi Bright Illuminating Drops with 5% Niacinamide
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
yves
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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