Carbomer
Carbomer is a viscosity controlling and gel forming ingredient. It’s in 1,060 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
johnson and Johnson baby lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Johnson’s Baby Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Kate Somerville
Kate’s Lightweight Fragrance Free Stressed Skin Face Wash
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Suave
Keratin Infusion Smoothing Shampoo
Shampoo · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
Keratin Repair Bond Plex Shampoo
828 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Keratin Smooth Shampoo
739 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Kids 2-6 ans goût bubble gum
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, parabens
Crest
kids crest cavity protection sparkle fun
2.2oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates
kids crest protection toothpaste
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
Kids Purely Fun Oat & Honey 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash
Body wash · 28oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
up & up
Kids’ Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
L’Oreal Paris Elseve 6 Mucizevi Yağ Besleyici Şampuan
520 ml · Label from Turkey · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’Oréal Professionnel Solar Sublime
250 ml · Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Null
Lait corps
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Lait Corps Énergisant Framboise Menthe Poivrée
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait corps hydratant nourrissant
0.25 l · Label from France, Portugal and World · Lists fragrance, silicones
Auchan
Lait corps hydratant réparateur
0.25 l · Label from France, Spain and World · Lists fragrance, silicones
Yves Rocher
Lait corps parfumé Orange confite & Amande
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Auchan
Lait corps ultra nourrissant au Beurre de karité et à l’huile de mangue
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Auchan
Lait de toilette baby camomille
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Lait de toilette douceur
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
L’Oréal
Lait Démaquillant végétal hydratant à l’Extrait d’Aloe
Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Nivea
Lait fluide hydratation express
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Lait hydratant douceur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
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