Carbomer
Carbomer is a viscosity controlling and gel forming ingredient. It’s in 1,046 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body lotion and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
L’Oréal
Elseve Fibralogy Shampooing créateur de matière (maxi format)
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Formule 2 en 1 Total Repair Shampooing reconstituant
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Huile Extraordinaire Shampooing crème nutrition
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Liss Caresse [MK] Shampooing perfecteur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Multi-Vitaminé Shampooing vitalité
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Nutri-Gloss (+60% gratuit)
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Re-Nutrition Shampooing soin
90 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Total Repair 5
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elseve Total Repair 5 shampooing reconstituant (format XXL)
700 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
elvital fibralogy
300 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Elvital Soin Defense Schützendes Sommer-Shampoo
250 ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive Anticaspa Selenium S Actif
250 ml · Label from France and Portugal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive dream legnths
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Elvive Energizzante Shampoo Delicato Citrus.Cr
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive Hidra [Hialurónico]
680 ml · Label from Panama · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Elvive oleo extraordinario
Label from Mexico · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Elvive oleo extraordinario shampoo
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Elvive Re-Nutrition Nourishing Shampoo
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’oreal
elvive shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Endless Waves Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Lubriderm
English
16 oz (453g) · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Jergens
Enriching Shea Butter Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Yves Rocher
Ensoleillant hydratant hâle progressif visage
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
EOS Shea Better hand cream
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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