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
Biossance
Squalane + Omega Repair Cream
Moisturizer · 50ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
St. Ives
st ives lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
St. Ives. Humectacion diaria. Crema corporal con vitamina E y palta.a
532 ml · Label from Argentina · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Oral B
Stages
75 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral-B
Stages Zahncreme
Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Suave
Strawberry Delight 48H Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · 18oz · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Strawberry Shortcake Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Marc Anthony
Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
Hair styling · 8.3 fl. oz. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
StriVectin
StriVectin Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Eye Cream
50 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists retinoid, silicones
Herbal Essences
Strong Hold Curl Scrunching Gel with Frizz Control
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Strong Hold Gel
150 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, parabens, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Kenra Professional
Styling Gel 17
Hair styling · 6 fl oz · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
suave
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Suave
suave 2in1
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Suave
suave lemongrass & ginger shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
suave lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Suave
suave men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Suave Nourishing Lotion - Cocoa Shea
946 ml · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Hempz
Sugared Gumdrops Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Murad
Sulfur Mask for Acne
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Sun Protector SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Medicube
Super Cica Calming Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Peach & Lily
Super Oasis Hydrating Concentrated Serum
Serum · 30ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
Supersize Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · 100ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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