Carbomer
Carbomer is a viscosity controlling and gel forming ingredient. It’s in 1,056 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
NIVEA
NIVEA MEN protect & care
75ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
NIVEA MEN LOÇÃO BÁLSAMO PÓS BARBA SENSITIVE
100 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Nivea Men Moisturiser Sensitive
Label from United Kingdom · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash
100ml · Label from Australia and United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
NIVEA Q10 3-in-1 Anti-Age Handcrème
100ml - Alle huidtypen · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea q10 plus anti rides
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nivea Soft
200 ml · Label from Bolivia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Soft Cream
50ml · Label from India · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nivea Sun After Sun
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Nivea sun doposole hydrate
400 · Label from Poland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
NIVEA Verfrissende Reinigingsmelk
200ml - Droge tot normale huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Jergens
Nourishing Honey Moisturizer
Body lotion · 16.8 oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Nutrición Intensiva crema de manos
75 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Nutrisse Cream 5.0
60ml,40ml,60ml · Label from Finland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Drunk Elephant
O-Bloos Rosi Glow Drops - Serum Blush with Vitamin F
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Family
OFF! Family Crema
60 g · Label from Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Differin
Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Thayers
Oil Balancing Jelly Toner for Oily Skin
Toner · 12 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Oil Control Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Oil Control Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Your Skin But Better
Oil Free Makeup Primer
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Nivea
Oil Infused Lotion Peach Blossom & Avocado Oil
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Oil Infused Lotion with Coconut & Monoi Oil
Body lotion · 16.9 mL · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
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