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
Dove
Pro-Retinol + Firming Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Tula
Protect + Plump
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream - Big
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Protini Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum with Lactic Acid
Serum · 1 FL OZ · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Suave
Purely Fun Moisturizing 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · 28oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Pureness Gel-Crème hydratant Shiseido
40ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Vichy
PURETE THERMALE - Démaquillant intégral 3 en 1
300ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
UNDERATED
PURIFYING & ACNE FREE GEL FACE WASH
100g · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Philosophy
Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Philosophy
Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser with Turmeric Extract
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Q10 - recharge creme jour anti-rides
0.05 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Q10 plus C Anti-rides + Energie
40 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Q10 Plus Soin de jour FPS 15
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Suave
Radiante Restore Vitamin C
28 FL Oz / 828mL · Label from Costa Rica · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rael
rael beauty collagen plump and smooth facial sheet masks
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Sensodyne
Rapide action
* 2 · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Re-densifieur shampooing force Homme
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE Hydrating Curl Glaze
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL DEFINING CREME
Hair styling · 5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Reconstructing Shampoo Honey Treasures
250 ml · Label from Romania · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
COSRX
RED RICE INOSITOL Exfoliating Care Pore Wash-Off Peel Serum
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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