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
Jergens
Hydrating Coconut Lotion
Body lotion · 21 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser
236 ml · Label from Morocco · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Rael
Hydrating Face Mask to Plump Skin
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cien
Hydrating facial cleanser
236 ml · Label from France · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 12 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Micellar Water
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Pixi
Hydrating Milky Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Hydrating Milky Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Body Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · 1.7 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Equate beauty
Hydration Gel
1.7 OZ (48g) · Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost
75 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Aqua-Gel
50 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel
Lists fragrance, silicones
Balea
Hygiene-Handgel (antibakteriell)
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
R+Co
HYPERLINK Fiber Stretch Pomade
Hair styling · 2 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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