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 26, 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
cre8tion
lotion pearl
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
E BEAUTY & PLANET
Love Beauty And Planet Coffret Shampooing, Gel douche, Masque en Tissu Beurre de Muru Muru et Rose x1
1 pièce (0.845 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Lait Corps Hydratation Sublime 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Lait Corps Nutrition Veloutée 400ml
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Masque tissu Eclat Radieux au Beurre de Muru Muru & Rose x1
1 pièce (0.021 kg) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Masque tissu Infusion Hydratante x1
1 pièce · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Love Your Silver Gorgeous Grays Sulfate-Free Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · 13.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Lubriderm
Lubriderm Intense Skin Repair
Moisturizer · 16 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lubriderm
Lubriderm Intensive Care
946 mL · Label from Mexico · Lists fragrance
Tatcha
Luminous Deep Hydration Firming Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
CeraVe
Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hempz
Marshmallow Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Vichy
Masque minéral désaltérant
75ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Vichy
Masque Peel Double Éclat
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Mixsoon
Master Deep Barrier Face Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
TIRTIR
Matcha Skin Toner
Toner · Lists silicones
Pacifica
Matcha Tea Energizing Barrier Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens
The Ordinary
Matrixyl 10% + HA
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Maximum Hydration Nourishing Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Men Creme
Moisturizer · 5.3 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Suave
Men’s Charcoal 3-in-1 Shampoo Conditioner & Body Wash
Body wash · 12.6 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
Men’s Citrus Rush 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, & Body Wash
Body wash · 3oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner Youthfull Revitalize For Fine, Thin Hair Men’s Shampoo and Conditioner with Bamboo Extract + Biotin
Shampoo · 20.4 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Alcohol-Free Taming Gel
Hair styling · 7 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
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