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 26, 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
Laura Geller
Free Mini Kajal Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Laura Geller
Free Spackle Illuminating Under Eye Primer
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Fresh Aloe & Lily
Body wash · 20 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Full & Thick Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Coconut No Frizz
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented 2nd Skin Concealer
Concealer · 0.17 fl oz / 5 ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Full Coverage Water to Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Ultra Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · 0.35 oz / 10 g · Lists fragrance allergens
Curlsmith
Full Body Milk Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Fulvic Acid Cleanser
Cleanser · 150ml · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Acure
Future Fusion PM Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Future Lash Mascara
Mascara · 4.8 mL / 0.16 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Shiseido
Future Solution LX Sérum Intensif Contours Fermeté Shiseido
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Pacifica
Future Youth Gravity Rebound Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Pacifica
Future Youth Time Shift Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Garnier Fructis
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Garnier
Garnier SkinActive Hydra Bomb Tissuemasker
31g · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
l-oreal
Garnier SkinActive Pure Charcoal Tissuemasker
28 g · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, salicylic acid
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