Carbomer
Carbomer is a viscosity controlling and gel forming ingredient. It’s in 1,026 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body lotion and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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
Bulldog
Bull Dog Hautpflege Original After Shave Balsam + Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
burn gel relief
Lists drying alcohol
Palladio
BUTTER BALM
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Drunk Elephant
C-Tango Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturopathica
Caffeine + Peptide Smoothing Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
Caffeine Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
AmLactin
Calm & Renew Butter
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Pacifica
Calm Space Calming Facial Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Rovectin
Calming Lotus Sheet Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Calming Moisture Night Time Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Hempz
Caramel Créme Brûlée Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Torriden
CELLMAZING Brightening Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
CELLMAZING Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Suave
Ceramide Infusion Age Brilliance Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Suave
Ceramide Infusion Age Brilliance Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Ceramide Prime Whipped Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
cerave
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream
Lists silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Hydraterende Gezichtscrème
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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