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 21, 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
Cien
cleaning mask
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Cleanse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Nivea
cleansing cream
Lists fragrance
Sephora
Coco gommage corps lissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Null
cocoa butter
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Cocoa Butter Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Cocoa Butter Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Cocoa Butter In-Shower Body Lotion
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
St. Ives
Coconut and Orchid Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Coconut Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Coconut hydrate daily body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
St. Ives
Collagen and Elastin Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Collagen Lifting Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, silicones
Medicube
Collagen Niacinamide Jelly Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Garnier
Color Care Shampoo with Argan Oil & Cranberry
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Color Care Shampooing au sérum réparateur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Color Shield Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Coloration crème soin à l’huile d’argan Châtain caramel 660
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
CeraVe
Comforting Eye Makeup Remover
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
It Cosmetics
Confidence In A Cream Anti-Aging Moisturizer
Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Redken
Contour 08 Shaping Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Hawaiian Tropic
Cool aloe gel after sun
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dermalogica
Cooling Aqua Jelly
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
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