Carbomer
Carbomer is a viscosity controlling and gel forming ingredient. It’s in 1,062 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
Dr. Dennis Gross
Fill + Repair Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Dr. Dennis Gross
Fill + Repair Serum with Hyaluronic Acid
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Firm & Bright Eye Treatment
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Flor de Laranjeira & óleo de abacate
400ml · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
procter & gamble
Fluocaril
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Fluocaril
Fluocaril Junior 7-12 ans
2 × 50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Crest
Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste
119 g · Lists fragrance, sulfates
L’Oréal
Foaming cleanser
Label from France, Italy and Morocco · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Balea
Forming Cream Power Flex
150ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dove
Fragrance Free Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion
Body lotion · 13 oz · Lists silicones
Clinique
Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
St. Ives
Fresh Skin Apricot Face Scrub
Exfoliant · 6oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Fructis Anti-Pelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Fructis Fuerza y Brillo
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Coconut No Frizz
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Repair 3 Huiles
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Nutri Repair Intense
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Prachtauffüller Föhn-Pracht
Conditioner · 150 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing antipelliculaire Classic
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant 2 en 1
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant anti pelliculaire
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Color Resist
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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