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
Cien
Rasiergel Sensitive
Lists fragrance
readi-cat 2
Lists silicones
hismile
red velvet toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Crest
Regular Paste Cavity Protection Dentifrice with Flouristat
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Crest
Regular Paste Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Proactiv
Renewing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
ACT
Restoring Mint Mouthwash 2x daily
Lists fragrance
Murad
Resurgence Renewing Cleansing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
RoC
RETINOL CORREXION® Line Smoothing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
Medicube
Salmon DNA Milky Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gillette
Satin care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Gillette
Satin Care abricot gourmand
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Himalaya
Saunf Mouthwash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Auchan
Savon Visage & Corps Exfoliant Luffa Naturel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Brickell Men’s Products
Sculpting Hair Glue for Men
Hair styling · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Colgate
Sensation White, Zahnpasta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Balea
Sensitive Duschgel 3in1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Sensitive Expert avec Minéral HAP
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
equate
Sensitive Extra Whitening
Lists fragrance
Balea
sensitive Rasiergel
Lists fragrance
sensodyne extra whitening toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Sensodyne Fresh Mint Tandpasta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Sensodyne Fresh Mint Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Sensodyne gentle whitening
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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