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
R+Co
TURNTABLE Curl Defining Crème
Hair styling · 5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Ultimate Recovery Bio-Cellulose Mask
Mask · Lists coconut derivatives
Garnier
Ultra Dolce
250ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Dolce Latte di Cocco & Macadamia
250ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’huile d’argan et cranberry
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing à l’huile d’avocat et beurre de karité
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing au lait végétal hydratant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing crème nutrition Richesse d’Argan
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Crème Riche Aloé Vera et Huile de Karité Pur
250 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing doux apaisant délicatesse d’avoine
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing Nourrissant Huile d’Avocat et Beurre de Karité
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ultra Doux Shampooing nourrissant Lait de Coco & Macadamia
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
ultra doux shampooing réparation intense érable guérisseur
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing réparation intense Érable Guérisseur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra facial cream
125 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists parabens, silicones
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Ultra Facial Oil-Free Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jergens
Ultra Healing Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Peach & Lily
Ultra Plush Rich Cream | Replenishing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 50ml · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Face Lotion with Colloidal Oatmeal
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Firming Night Cream with Colloidal Oatmeal + Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm with Dimethicone
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Balea
Ultra Sensitive Tagescreme
50 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Freeman
Ultra-Hydrating Facial Sheet Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
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