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
L’Oréal
Fructis style
Label from Mexico · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Fructis style estructurante
200 ml · Label from Spain and United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves rocher
Fruits noirs crème mains
30 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Balea
Fuß & Bein Eisgel
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
garnier
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Garnier Fructis Force Ultime
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier Fructis
Garnier Fructis Shampoo
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier Fructis Shampoo Grow Strong
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Null
Garnier_ultra doux
Label from Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnigr Whole Blends
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Gel Creme Hidratante para Área dos Olhos Neutrogena Hydro Boost com 15g
15 g · Label from Brazil · Lists silicones
CeraVe
GEL DE LIMPEZA CERAVE ACNE CONTROL PELE OLEOSA A ACNEICA 140G
140 g · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
CeraVe
Gel de Limpeza Facial CeraVe Pele Oleosa com 454g
454 g · Label from Brazil · Lists coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Gel de Limpeza Facial Neutrogena Hydro Boost
150 ml · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Gel limpeza - rosto + barba
100 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Gel Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid+Aloe Vera
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cerave
Gel Moussant Cerave
88ml · Label from France · Lists coconut derivatives
Garnier
Gel Wet Shine Fructis 02
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Algenist
GENIUS Liquid Collagen Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Gentle Cleansing Lotion
Cleanser · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Gentle Gel Ceramide + Ectoin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Gentle Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Origins
Ginzing Refreshing eye cream
5 mL · Label from Hong Kong · Lists silicones
Peach & Lily
Glass Skin Water-Gel Moisturizer - Vegan, Korean
Moisturizer · 25ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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