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
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Stress Positive Eye Lift
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer NC11
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Super Strength+ Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dentitex
Tartar Control Mouthwash
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Henkel
Teraxyl - 2 en 1 - Dentifrice + Bain de Bouche - Non-Stop Fresh aux essences de Menthe
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
henkel
Teraxyl Blancheur 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Teraxyl Complet Plus 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Texturing Hair Styling Spray for Wavy Hair
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
SHEGLAM
The Twilight Saga X SHEGLAM Forbidden Love Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
toms
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
toms mouthwash
Lists fragrance
toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
K P NAMBOODIRI’S
Toothpaste
Lists essential oils, sulfates
Guru Nanda
Toothpaste
Lists essential oils
BOKA
TOOTHPASTE
Lists essential oils
Crest
Toothpastes
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Topco Associates Llc
top care gas relief
Lists essential oils, silicones
Colgate
Total
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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