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
CeraVe
Hyrdrating Cream To Foam Cleanser
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vichy
Idéalia Eyes
15ml · Label from France · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Caudalie
Instant Brightening Micropeel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Instant Detox Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Philosophy
instant glow peeling mousse
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Clear
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Intense Healing Body Cream
Body lotion · 13.5 g · Lists sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Intense Healing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones
johnson-johnson
Intense Repair
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
Intensif 7 jours
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Intensif 7 jours Lait Hydratant Apaisant au L-Bifidus
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Vaseline
Intensive Care Non-greasy Lotion
Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Dermalogica
Intensive Moisture Balance
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
CeraVe
Intensive Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible Anti-Aging HD Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible For All Anti-Aging HD Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible For All Pure Press Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists retinoid
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
The Body Shop
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 400ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Jasmine Milk Hydrating Glazing Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Jergen’s Daily Moisture
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Jergens Deep Restoring Argan Oil Infused
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Jergens
Jergens Oil-Infused Hydrating Coconut
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Joelle Monet -Ageless Moisturizer
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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