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
Unilever
Signal Intégral 8 Dentifrice Complet Tube Lot 2x75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice Complet Tube Lot 4+2 Offerts x 75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice White 2x75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Kristin Ess
Signature Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Finishing Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Signature Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Skin Balancing Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Skin Balancing Milky Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Palmolive
Skin Garden Mirabelle
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Palmolive
Skin Garden Violette & Miel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
ULTA
SkinSoak Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Listerine
Smart Kidz
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Colgate
Smiles kids
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Hello
Smiling Shark Fluoride Free Toothpaste
Lists fragrance
Kristin Ess
Softening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kristin Ess
Softening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Soin des lèvres
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
solmo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Colgate
Sorriso Fresh Gel Menthol Impact
Lists fragrance, sulfates
L’Oréal
Spa wisdom Maroc Brume dernière touche fleur d’oranger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nudestix
Splashproof Vegan Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Deliplus
Spray bucal refrescante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Oral B
Stages
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral-B
Stages Zahncreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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