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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Featured Products with Thickeners & Gums Reviews

Obagi Daily Hydro-Drops Facial Serum
Obagi Daily Hydro-Drops™ Facial Serum
4.9 (13 reviews) 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews
$115.00
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“Love this product. I use tretinoin, which dries out my skin. I always layer this on last and gives my skin a supple glow. I’ve already made a purchase for a second time. Love this in...”

— Lydia E.
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Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Cream
Obagi ELASTIderm Eye Cream
4.9 (13 reviews) 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews
$130.00
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“I have undereye dark circles, dryness and lines. I have tried many products and this one works! Lines and dark circles are less noticeable. Also, the area seems firmer and hydrated. It’s light weight and goes...”

— Zoie S.
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Nutrafol Men's 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner
Nutrafol Men's 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
5.0 (7 reviews) 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews
$44.00
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