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
L’Oréal Paris
Voluminous Panorama Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
e.l.f.
Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Laneige
Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Laneige
Water Sleeping Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
WATERFALL Moisture + Shine Lotion
Hair styling · 5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Freeman
Watermelon & Aloe Cooling Gel Facial Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Serum · 150ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Milk Peptide Cushion Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 40ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Versed
Weekend Glow Brightening Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Versed
Weekend Glow Overnight Brightening Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Renee Rouleau
Weightless Protection SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Acure
Whipped Night Cream with Plant Peptides & Vitamin C
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Teraxyl
White booster
75ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Naturopathica
White Tea Antioxidant & Hydrating Face Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Crest
Whitening Gel Flouride Toothpaste
70 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Himalaya Botanique
Whitening+ Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste
4.0 oz · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Wild Jasmine Body Cream
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Thayers
Witch Hazel Blemish Clearing Cleanser
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
Wonder’Volume Thrill Seeker Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
Wonder’Volume Thrill Seeker Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Body Wash
Body wash · 14 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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