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
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear correct & perfect - Médium
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Correct & Perfect CC Crème Claire
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear crème nettoyante pamplemousse rose
150ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Désincrustant Points Noirs
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Shine & Pore Gel Exfoliant Matifiant
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
TIRTIR
Vitachiol Aging Gel Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Balea
vital serum
Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Allies of Skin
Vitamin C 20% & Citrus Cells Advanced Light Reflecting Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Derma E
Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
100% Pure
Vitamin C Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens
Naturium
Vitamin C Complex Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
Vitamin C Complex Serum
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Derma E
Vitamin C Concentrated Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Derma E
Vitamin C Even Tone Brightening Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Pacifica
Vitamin C Face Lotion
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Glow Cleansing Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Vitamin C Intense Night Cream
Moisturizer · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Derma E
Vitamin C Renewing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, retinoid
Cocokind
Vitamin C Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Eye Cream Plus
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Serum Plus
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Vitamin C Weightless Moisturizer SPF 45
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Vitamin C&E Treatment
Serum · Lists essential oils, silicones
Renee Rouleau
Vitamin Infused Cleansing Emulsion
Cleanser · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
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