What is Cellulose Gum?
Binding
Cellulose Gum is a binder that holds a solid product together.
This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Binding, Emulsion stabilising, Film forming, Fragrance, Viscosity controlling.
CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.
Which products feature it?
3 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.
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Dr. Oracle
TerpinaC Spot Patch
It's made for clearer-looking, calmer skin.
Key: Cellulose Gum (#3 on the ingredient list), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
18 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- clearer-looking skin
- Only partly backed:
- calmer skin
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Clings to skin, hydrocolloid fabric
backed by evidenceCreates a moist environment to protect blemishes
backed by evidenceSoothing care for blemishes, flawlessly clean
plausible, not testedAdheres quickly and invisibly to care for blemishes
plausible, not testedAfter attaching the patch, makeup can be applied for virtually invisible coverage.
plausible, not testedContains 4-terpineol, the key ingredient of tea tree oil
partly backedPerfect invisible cover
partly backedContains 2,000ppm of tea tree leaf oil, an intensive care ingredient for blemishes, to quickly soothe sensitive skin.
partly backedMade of a semi-transparent matte material that adheres thinly to the skin, providing perfect cover that is invisible, like your own skin
partly backedPerfect daily-life waterproofing from external irritants such as air and hand contact
overstatedContains tea tree leaf oil, which Australian Aborigines have long used as a disinfectant and remedy, to comfortably soothe irritated sensitive skin.
overstatedWith strong adhesion and daily-life waterproofing, in a slim patch form that doesn't easily fall off even in water or sweat
overstated+ Creates an optimal moist environment to quickly soothe blemishes
overstatedTea tree leaves for fast skin soothing
no supporting source found+ Rapid soothing after dermatology procedures / for milia and red acne
no supporting source foundTea tree leaf oil quickly soothes red, blotchy skin
no supporting source foundUse spot patches and spot gel together for a synergy boost!
no supporting source foundIntensive care for blemishes and soothing
nothing specific to check
It's made for better hydration and less visible pores.
Key: Cellulose Gum (#7 on the ingredient list), Glucose, Erythritol
21 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- calmer skin (amount unknown) · better hydration (amount unknown) · less visible pores (amount unknown) · firmer skin (amount unknown)
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330g, built-in water-control spatula
backed by evidenceUsing the built-in water-control spatula, mix 7 spoons of powder (≒50ml) and 5~6 spoons of water (≒35~ 45ml) in a bowl, apply to skin, and remove after 15~20 minutes.
backed by evidenceThe Cooling Balm modeling pack increases the glucose content over diatomaceous earth, giving it a slightly more moist and elastic texture with excellent skin adhesion.
backed by evidenceThe truly crazy cooling sensation felt throughout the entire 20 minutes of masking!
plausible, not testedErythritol absorbs skin heat and provides a cooling sensation, contributes to pore contraction, tightens the skin elastically, and has excellent moisturizing power.
plausible, not testedThe Linjei Premium Line modeling pack is a diatomaceous earth-based modeling pack. Diatomaceous earth has effects such as adsorbing impurities. So when you remove the pack, the inside is moist and the skin surface is left dry and fresh.
plausible, not testedIce plant, xylitol, camellia, cactus, aloe, and other natural-origin ingredients that help care for skin heat stimulation help soothe skin that has become sensitively flushed.
partly backedSoothing + pore care
partly backedAdding plenty of glucose, which helps with cooling sensation and heat stimulation relief, to a modeling pack with a diatomaceous earth base that is originally cold in nature, gives it a more cohesive and smoother texture than ordinary diatomaceous earth modeling packs, with excellent adhesion and much colder.
partly backedPeppermint oil provides excellent cooling sensation to the skin and controls sebum.
partly backedGlucose combines effective skin ingredients such as protein and moisture to enhance skin moisturization, and its dense formulation provides a cooling sensation to the skin.
partly backedGlucose modeling pack made with EWG Green-grade cooling ingredients (15 uses)
overstatedGlucose holds moisture and nutrients along with proteins from a wide range of ingredients, including hyaluronic acid commonly found in skin tissue, to help make the skin more vibrant.
overstatedCrazy moisturizing power
overstatedXylitol, a natural moisturizing factor (NMF) that provides a refreshing sensation to the skin, holds in moisture so the skin can maintain proper hydration.
overstatedThe world's coolest cool pack (for cosmetics only)
no supporting source foundSensitive skin heat sensation -5℃
no supporting source foundCamellia leaf extract helps reduce heat stimulation both inside and outside the skin, and enhances the cooling effect on the skin through its excellent moisturizing effect.
no supporting source foundCochineal cactus extract enhances the cooling effect with its excellent moisturizing effect.
no supporting source foundCooling balm skin temperature & moisture TEST
no supporting source foundThe ultimate cooling
nothing specific to check

Rovectin
Aqua Deep Cleansing Water
Key: Cellulose Gum (#13 on the ingredient list), Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Chloride
2 claims checked
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How to use: after soaking a cotton pad well with the product, gently wipe the whole face along the grain of the skin. For point makeup, leave the cotton pad on to melt it, then wipe as if pressing.
backed by evidenceA cleansing water that makes moist deep cleansing possible without irritation, with a clean marine complex that wipes away not only makeup but also impurities inside pores
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