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
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 15
180 mL · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 30
180 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Luminosity protective sun lotion SPF 50
180 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Tatcha
Luminous Deep Hydration Firming Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
Luminous Deep Hydration Lifting Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Kenra Professional
Luxe One Leave-In
Conditioner · 5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·C Studio Face and Body Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
Yves Rocher
Ma/my Purecalmille
125 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Magic Touch Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Magnetic Afterglow Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
e.l.f.
Main Stain Lip Marker
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bliss
Makeup Melt Jelly Cleanser
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
alverde
Mamaglück Körperbutter Wilde Malve
200 ml · Label from Austria · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Allies of Skin
Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Naturium
Mandelic Topical Acid 12%
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
100% Pure
Maracuja Mascara
Mascara · 0.35 oz / 10 g · Lists fragrance allergens
Naturium
Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Máscara Facial Detox L’Oréal Argila Pura Esfoliante 40g
40 g · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Vichy
Masque Argile Purifiant Pores
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Vichy
Masque Peel Double Éclat
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Garnier
masque skinactive
1 · Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Related guides
How to read an ingredient list
What the ingredient list on a beauty product tells you, what the names mean, and what it leaves out, using FDA and EU labeling rules.
Does ingredient order show how much is in a product?
Ingredient lists run from most to least, but only down to 1%. Below that, any order is allowed. What the order shows and what it hides.
How do you patch test a new product?
What the AAD, FDA and DermNet say about testing a small area, the FDA hair dye skin test, in-office patch tests, and contact allergy basics.