Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 1,750 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, serum and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A thickener made by fermenting sugar. Gives gels and lotions body and keeps ingredients suspended.
What it does
Contains Xanthan Gum: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xanthan Gum: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xanthan Gum: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xanthan Gum: gel-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xanthan Gum: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xanthan Gum: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xanthan Gum: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80699, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as gummi xanthanum.
Products that contain Xanthan Gum
bliss
bright idea vitamine C+ tri-pepride sérum au collagène protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Pai
Bright Now PHA & Rosehip Exfoliating Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Supergoop!
Bright-Eyed Mineral Eye Cream SPF 40
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Skinfix
Brighten + Firm 15% Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Eye Cream with Niacinamide
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Soda pop
Brightening & refining face mask Strawberry Matcha Boba
Lists fragrance
Acure
Brightening 2% Vitamin C & Ferulic Acid Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Indie Lee
Brightening Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Clementine + Vitamin C Illuminating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Juice Beauty
Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Cocokind
Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Juice Beauty
Brightening Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Night Cream
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Peel Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Luminous Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Meyer Lemon + Vitamin C Creamy Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Acure
Brightening Night Cream with Chlorella & Argan Oil
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Glo Skin Beauty
Brightening Polish
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Probiotic + Vitamin C Renewal Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Pumpkin Honey Glycolic Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Garnier
Brightening serum
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
BYOMA
Brightening Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Kopari
Brightening Silk Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Acure
Brightening Skin Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
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