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
Bondi Sands
Daily Moisturising face SPF 50+
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
cerave
daily moisturizing cream
Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
daily nourishing body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axis-Y
Daily Purifying Treatment Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Dove
Damage Therapy Anti-Frizz & Smooth Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Argan Oil & Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream with Niacinamide
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Dark Spot Brightening Moisturizer with Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Axis-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
BYOMA
De-Puff + Brighten Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Deep Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Deep Moisture - hypoallergenic body lotion
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Deep Moisture Body Lotion
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Deep Moisture Body Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Deep Restoring Argan Oil Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Medicube
Deep Vita C Capsule Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Defying Gravity Deep Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Defying Gravity Lightweight Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Love Beauty and Planet
delicious glow
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Kate Somerville
DeliKate Soothing Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thrive Causemetics
Deluxe Defying Gravity Deep Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
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