Products with Thickeners & Gums

Thickeners and Gums give formulas their body and texture, creating the gels, creams, and lotions that feel pleasant to apply. Browse ELLEMES products formulated with thickeners and gums.

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Texture is engineered, not incidental

Whether a product behaves like a watery essence, a bouncy gel or a whipped cream comes down to its rheology, and rheology comes from thickeners. Gums such as xanthan and sclerotium are fermented polysaccharides; carbomer and its crosspolymer relatives are synthetic networks that swell in water. Both suspend actives evenly, so the last pump matches the first.

The examples run from the gel-textured Revision DEJ Daily Boosting Serum to cushioned creams like Epicutis Hyvia Crème and SkinMedica HA5 Hydra Collagen Hydrator, plus conditioners such as RevitaBrow Advanced.

Does a thicker cream moisturize better?

Thickness and hydration are separate variables. A heavy texture usually signals occlusives, which suit genuinely dry skin, but a thin serum loaded with humectants can deliver more water to the surface. Pick the texture you will actually reach for twice a day.

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Texture is the thing hardest to judge online, so we keep testers on hand. Come feel the difference between a gel and a cream before committing to a full size.

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EltaMD Skin Recovery Night Mask
EltaMD Skin Recovery Night Mask
4.6 (27 reviews) 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews
$61.00
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Obagi SUZANOBAGIMD Acne Cleansing Wipes
Obagi SUZANOBAGIMD™ On-the-Go Cleansing Wipes for Oily or Acne Prone Skin
4.9 (16 reviews) 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews
$30.00
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“These are the best for post workout!! I use them to wipe my face off, and then, I can run errands or go home and then give my face a good cleanse without worrying about sweat...”

— Haley E.
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SkinBetter Science Techno Neck Perfecting Cream
SkinBetter Science Techno Neck Perfecting Cream
4.7 (20 reviews) 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews
$49.00
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