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
kids crest protection toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
up & up
Kids’ Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Eye De-Puffer
Lists fragrance
Alverde
Klärende Waschcreme -- Clear
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Lacura
Körperlotion (soft)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Fresh Peach
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Toasted Coconut
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dontodent
Kräuter Zahncreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
L Oréal Paris Studio Line Invisi Fix 24H Clean Modeling Gel-Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
The Ordinary
Lacto-PDRN* 4% + B9 Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cora
Lait de douche fleur d’oranger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Bond Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Buxom
Lash Waterproof Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
life of the party artisan avocado cucumber soap
Lists sulfates
La Roche-Posay
LIPIKAR Huile Lavante
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
LIPIKAR Huile Lavante Relipidante Anti-irritations
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Listerine
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Listerine
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Listerine
LISTERINE - Fraîcheur intense
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Listerine
Listerine • Enjuage Bucal Control Sarro Menta Suave 180ML
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Johnson & Johnson
Listerine advanced white
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
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