Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 1,842 products on Poliage, most often serum, moisturizer and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Westman Atelier
Eye Want You Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Eyelift Peptides
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
e.l.f.
eyeliner pen (coffee)
1.4g · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
face mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
COOLA
Face Sunscreen Lotion - White Tea
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Native
Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 12.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Facial Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Calypso
facial protection
50ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Naturium
Fermented Rice Enzyme Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Feuilles de verveine
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Fill + Repair Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Firm + Repair Overnight Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Caudalie
Firming Retinol Alternative Cashmere Moisturizer with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Firming Retinol Alternative Night Moisturizer with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Firming Serum (with Retinal 0.1%)
Serum · 30ml · Lists retinoid
Maybelline
Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Fluocaril
Fluocaril Junior 7-12 ans
2 × 50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CardioSmile
Fluoride Free Toothpaste
4oz · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Flutter Wink Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Foaming cleanser
Label from France, Italy and Morocco · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
AmLactin
Foot Repair Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · 3 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Allies of Skin
Founder’s Essence 56 Ellagic & P.A.D. Light Reflecting Fluid
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
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