Carbomer
Carbomer is a viscosity controlling and gel forming ingredient. It’s in 1,026 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body lotion and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A synthetic acrylic polymer. Thickens water-based gels and lotions and keeps ingredients suspended.
What it does
Contains Carbomer: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Carbomer: gel-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Carbomer: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74820, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Carbomer
Deliplus
crema solar facial
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Créme corps hydratante
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
CeraVe
Creme Hidratante Corporal, com Textura Cremosa e Ácido Hialurônico
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cosmia
Creme jour anti-rides au q10
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Crème Mains Apaisante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Yves Rocher
Crème mains Clémentine & Epices édition limitée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Roger & Gallet
Crème mains et ongles Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves rocher
Crème mains et ongles sublimatrice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Crème Mains Réparatrice
Lists silicones
Rituals
Crème pour le corps Rice milk & cherry blossom
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Crème visage et corps
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Crest
Crest+scope complete
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
Garnier
Cucumber Fresh shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Cupcakes & Cashmere Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Garnier
Curl Construct Creation Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Garnier
Curl Nourish Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Daily Care 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Daily Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Eucerin
Daily Hydration Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Jergens
Daily Moisture
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Dove
Daily Moisture Damage Therapy Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Daily Moisture Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Daily Moisturing Face Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
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