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
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Body Moisturizer
Body lotion · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Syoss Gloss Sensation Blond Miel 7-86
33 + 67 + 15 ml (115 ml) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tangerine Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dove
Targeted Serum Concentrate
Serum · Lists silicones
Rael
Tea Tree Face Mask for Balanced-Looking Skin
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Null
Teufelssalbe
100ml · Label from Deutschland · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
That’s Bananas Hand Mousse
75ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
The body shop crème exfoliante corps pêche de vigne
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Calmer Ceramide Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 OZ · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
the inkey list vitamin b, c, & e moisturizer
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Silk Cream
Moisturizer · 50 ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
celimax
The Vita A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster
Serum · 15ml · Lists retinoid, silicones
CeraVe
Therapeutic Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Unilever
Timotei 2en1 Shampooing Femme Douceur Huille d’Amande Douce Cheveux Normaux
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing à l’Extrait de Camomille Lot 6x300ml
1800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing Femme à l’Extrait de Camomille
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Huiles Précieuses Shampooing Femme aux Huiles d’Argan Bio, d’Amande, Fleur de Jasmin Cheveux Secs et Ternes Lot 6x300ml
1800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Nutrition Intense Shampoing Femme à l’Huile d’Avocat 100% d’origine naturelle Cheveux Secs Lot de 6x300ml
1800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing à l’Huile d’Argan Bio Cheveux très Abimés
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing Huiles Précieuses 300ml Lot de 2
600 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing Huiles Précieuses 300ml Lot de 6(4+2 Offerts)
1800 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampoing Richesse Suprême
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampooing 2 en 1 Douceur 300ml
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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