Xanthan Gum
Xanthan Gum is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 1,836 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
Skinfix
Triple Lipid-Hyaluronate Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Axis-Y
Triple PDRN Gel Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Aquafresh
Triple Protection
125 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Aquafresh
Triple protection + blancheur
100ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Undercover Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
True Botanicals
True Botanicals facial
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Catrice
TUBING Stay In Place Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tula
Tula 24/7 ultra hydrating
10000 · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tula
TULA bedtime bright
10000 · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Tula
Tula moisturiser +spf30
10000 · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Himalaya Botanique
Turmeric + Coconut Oil Whitening Antiplaque Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Turmeric + Vitamin C Enlighten Serum
Serum · 1.1 fl. oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
R+Co
TURNTABLE Curl Defining Crème
Hair styling · 5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultimate blends
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing doux délicatesse d’avoine
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Garnier
Ultra doux enfant 2 en 1
300ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra doux masque baume hydratant
300 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing doux apaisant délicatesse d’avoine
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing nourrissant Lait de Coco & Macadamia
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Odacite
Ultra Effective Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Ultra facial cream
125 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists parabens, silicones
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Advanced Repair Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Derma E
Ultra Hydrating Antioxidant Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
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