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 23, 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
Total active prévention soin émail
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Listerine
Total care
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
AUCHAN
TOTAL CARE
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Listerine
Total Care Stay White Mouthwash
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Johnson & Johnson
Total Care Zero menthe douce
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Olay
Total Effects Facial Cleanser Refreshing Citrus Scrub
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Total Effects Revitalizing Foaming Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colorescience
Total Eye Firm & Repair Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Medik8
Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Aquafresh
Tripla protezione, Menta delicata
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Triple action
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Triple Action Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aquafresh
Triple Protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Aquafresh
Triple protection + blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Pepsodent
Triple+
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
SKIN&CO
Truffle Therapy Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
Tzatziki
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Ultra Sensitive Rasiergel
Lists coconut derivatives
Catrice
Under Eye Primer Stick
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
Vademecum Homéophytol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
village naturals therapy
Village naturals therapy muscle moisturizing Shea butter lotion
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Naturium
Vitamin C Complex Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Derma E
Vitamin C Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Eye Cream Plus
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
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