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
EO
Hand Sanitizer French Lavender
32 fl oz (946 mL) · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
neutrogena
Handcreme - sofort einziehende
75ml · Label from Germany and Romania · Lists fragrance
Balea
Handcreme Olive
100 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
balea
Handcreme Urea
100 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Clarins
Haute Exigence Jour
Label from France · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydratation
180 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
CeraVe
Healing Lip Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
hemp body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
hempz
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
herbal essences
193 g · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
e.l.f. Cosmetics
Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
e.l.f.
Holy Hydration! Gentle Peeling Exfoliant
Exfoliant · 3.04 oz · Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
Honey Treasures
828mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Honeycrisp Apple & Cherry Chai Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Palmer’s
huile de coco lait hydratant corps
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Eucerin
hyalluron Filler + 3x effect
50 ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Dove
Hyaluronic + Hydration Cream Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
The INKEY List
Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · 30ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Suave
Hyaluronic Infusion Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Hydraboost Rescue Creme
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
St. Ives
Hydrating
600ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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