Ingredients

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

Ultra Hydrating Dewy Skin Serum

Serum · Lists fragrance

Ultra Lift DMAE Concentrated Serum

Serum · Lists essential oils

Ultra Moisture Body Wash Shea Butter

Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

First Aid Beauty

Ultra Repair Firming Day Cream with Peptides, Niacinamide + Collagen

Moisturizer · Lists silicones

First Aid Beauty

Ultra Repair Firming Night Cream with Colloidal Oatmeal + Niacinamide

Moisturizer · Lists silicones

First Aid Beauty

Ultra Repair Hydrate + De-Puff Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid

Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

First Aid Beauty

Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides

Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives

ultra sensitive after shave balsam

100 ml · Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

Ultra Sensitive mattierende 24h-Pflege (für unreine Haut)

50 ml · Label from Germany · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

Ultra Sensitive Tagescreme

50 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters

Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55

Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters

Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 70

Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters

ultra-calming sensitive skin foaming cleanser

177 ml · Label from Canada · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives

Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel

Moisturizer · Lists silicones

Ultralight Face Fluid SPF30

Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives

Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50

Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives

UltraSport Faces Sunscreen Lotion UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum SPF 30

3 fl oz (88 ml) · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters

Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask

4 mL · Label from Hong Kong · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Undaria Algae™ Body Lotion

Body lotion · 5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives

Undaria Algae™ Body Wash

Body wash · 8 fl oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives

Under Eye Primer Stick

None of Poliage’s flag groups listed

Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara

Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones

Ingredients incomplete, can’t check

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