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
Dove
Men+Care Calming Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clay Purifying Shampoo
Shampoo · 25.4 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Cooling Menthol 2in1 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Men+Care Eucalyptus + Birch Revitalizing 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Men+Care Fortifying Shampoo Conditioner
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Fresh & Clean Fortifying 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Hair Defense 2-in-1 Strengthening Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Hydrate+ Face Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
Men+Care Hydration Fuel 2-in-1 Fortifying Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Lime + Cedarwood Reinvigorating 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Medium Hold Polishing Pomade
Hair styling · 1.75 oz · Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Men+Care Refreshing Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Replenishing Hand + Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Sport Care Active + Fresh 3-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sport Care Endurance 3-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Thick & Strong Fortifying 2-in-1 Shampoo for Thin Hair
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Menthe poivrée lait apaisant pour les pieds
60 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Garnier
Method for Curls Moisture Restoring Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner
Toner · Lists sulfates
TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner Light
Toner · Lists sulfates
Thayers
Milky Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
Moisturizer · 2.5 oz · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
vichy
Mineral 89
50ml · Label from Brazil, France and Morocco · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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