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
Dr. Dennis Gross
Oil-Free Radiant Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
OLAY
OLAY beauty fluid
200 ml · Label from Spain · Lists parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Olive Body Lotion
Body lotion · 200ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Oral B
Oral B 1 2 3 Extra fresh
100 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral-B
Oral-B 123 Fresh Mint Toothpaste
75ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral B
Oral-B 3D WHITE LUXE éclat et glamour
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Orchid & Argan Oil Infused Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Original Daily Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists fragrance, parabens
Bulldog
Original Hand Cream
75ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Original Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 mL · Lists parabens
L’Oréal
Out of bed
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
henkel
Palette Blond Foncé 500 7-0
115 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 4.89
50 + 50 + 15 ml (115 ml) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, parabens
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 8.5
115 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, parabens
L’Oréal
Papaya hair food Shampoo
Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Haleon
Parodontax
75 ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
Passion Fruit & Bakuchiol Ageless Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Anua
PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
PDRN Pink Tension Up Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
PDRN Pink Vita Coating Sheet Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Hempz
Peach Raspberry Bellini Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Peach & Lily
Peach Slices Redness Relief Calming Cream | Reduce Redness
Moisturizer · 50ML · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bliss
Peek Performance Overnight Repair Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Olay
Peptide Firming Soft Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
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