Sorbitol
Sorbitol is a humectant and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 506 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, exfoliant and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A sugar alcohol. Holds water and adds a smooth, slightly sweet body to formulas.
What it does
Contains Sorbitol: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sorbitol: plasticiser
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sorbitol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38191, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as sorbitolum and d-glucitol.
Products that contain Sorbitol
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Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
hello antiplaque and whitening
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Fisher-Price
Hello Bathtime Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
hello charcoal toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Hello
Hello super fresh spearmint
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Hello ToothPaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
hello watermelon toothpaste
Lists fragrance
herbal essences
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Himalayan Pink Salt Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
HiSmile
HismileTeeth Brightening V34 Colour Corrector Serum
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal Paris
Hydra Energetic Extreme Cleanser Infused With Charcoal
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Hydra Energetic Gel purifiant charbon magnétique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Renee Rouleau
Hydraboost Rescue Creme
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
Bayer
Hydralin Lubrifiant
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
henkel
Hydratant Matifiant Soin de jour PH7
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Biore
Hydrate & Glow Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Jergens
Hydrating Coconut Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Innersense
I Create Lift Volumizing Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Medik8
Intelligent Retinol Smoothing Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Aquafresh
Intense Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Intensive Healing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Invisi’Gel aux actifs minéraux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Jergens
Jergens Oil-Infused Hydrating Coconut
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Dentalux
Junior Dentalux
Lists fragrance, parabens
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