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 21, 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
True Botanicals
Chebula Extreme Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Maybelline
Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Fenty Skin
Cherry Dub BHA Toner with Salicylic Acid + Aloe Juice
Toner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Body Shop
Chinese Ginseng & Rice Clarifying Polishing Mask
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tocobo
Cica Calming Aqua Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
cien
cien bb crème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Circular Hydration Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
clairol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
Facetheory
ClariClay AHA Face Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Facetheory
ClariCleanse AHA & BHA Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Clarifying Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tula
Clarifying Tonic
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh All Over Dewy Tint
Blush · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Clean Invisible Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Merit
Clean Volume
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Pixi
Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
iS Clinical
Cleansing Complex Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Cleansing Milk
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-in-1 Wash-Mash
Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
alverde
Clear 2 in 1 Peelingmaske - Heilerde Bio-Grüntee
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Andalou Naturals
Clear Skin Acai + Kombucha Oil-Free Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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