Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 1,840 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
Caudalie
Hyaluronic Nourishing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Hydra Energetic Bille glacée Yeux anti-poches + anti-cernes
10 ml · Label from France · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clarins
Hydra Sculpt Soin Restructurant ClarinsMen
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Hydra Sensitive Soin Hydratant Peaux Sensibles
50 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fenty Skin
Hydra Vizor Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Moisturizer
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Clarins
Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Sérum Intensif Anti-Soif
Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Facetheory
HydraCleanse Rebalancing Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Facetheory
HydraOat Calming Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Dr. Brandt
Hydrating Body Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance
Brickell Men’s Products
Hydrating Body Lotion - FINAL SALE
Body lotion · 3.4 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Brickell Men’s Products
Hydrating Body Lotion (100% off)
Body lotion · 3.4 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Alpyn Beauty
Hydrating Cold Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser
236 ml · Label from Morocco · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Hydrating Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Hydrating Eye Gel-Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rael
Hydrating Face Mask to Plump Skin
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cien
Hydrating facial cleanser
236 ml · Label from France · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 12 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Hydrating Hyaluronic Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
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