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 22, 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
Colgate
MaxFresh - Rainbow Fresh
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
MaxFresh Plax Mouthwash
Lists fragrance
Colgate
MaxWhite Menthe Cristal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Men Power Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Meridol
Meridol Tandvleesbescherming Tandpasta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
MicellAIR
Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Micellaire skin breathe
Lists coconut derivatives
RiseWell
Mineral Toothpaste
Lists coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Vanicream
Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Henkel
Mon premier Teraxyl goût Fraise
Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Multi-Bright Milky Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Colgate
Mundspülung
Lists fragrance
Colgate
Natural Extracts Reinforced Defense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tom’s of Maine
Natural Flouride-Free Toothpaste Fresh Mint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Revlon
Natural Honey Oats
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
naturally friendly hello fluoride free toothpaste kids
Lists fragrance
Aquafresh
Naturals
Lists fragrance
Neem Herbal Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Auchan
Nettoyants pour appareils dentaires
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Balea
Niacinamide Tagescreme
Lists chemical UV filters
Aquafresh
Night repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Nivea
Nivea lait démaquillant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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