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
Auchan
Bain de bouche fraîcheur intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Auchan
Bain de bouche fraîcheur sans alcool
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Auchan
Bain de bouche protection dents et gencives
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils
Listerine
Bain de bouche quotidien - Listerine fraîcheur
Lists fragrance
Henkel
Bain de bouche quotidien Multi-Action
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Auchan
Bain de bouche soin complet
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
BYOMA
Balancing Face Mist
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Kristin Ess
Beach Wave Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Benefiance mousse nettoyante confort absolu
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Bayer
Bepanthen Protect
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Bio-Hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Flower Beauty
Bitten Lip Stain
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Skinfood
Black Sugar Perfect Cleansing Oil
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Procter & Gamble
Blend-a-med Classic Zahncreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Procter & Gamble
Blend-a-med Rundumschutz Kräuter Clean
Lists fragrance
Maison Louis Marie
Body Lotion - No.09 Vallée de Farney
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maison Louis Marie
Body Lotion - No.13 Nouvelle Vague
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Crest
Breath Drops - Long Lasting Peppermint
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Meyer Lemon + Vitamin C Creamy Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tula
Brightening Treatment Drops
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
brushbuddies herbal toothpaste infused with acivated charcoal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
SHEGLAM
Bubble Buff Lip Scrub
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Act
Bubble gum blowout
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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