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
Colgate Sensation White
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Tannkrem Fresh Gel 75ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Tannkrem Sensitive Whitening 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Colgate Toothpaste Total Active Prevention Deep Clean
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
colgate total antibacterial 12 hour protection
Lists fragrance
Colgate total whitening
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Color Bloom Liquid Blush Matte Finish
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Color Bloom Liquid Blush-Hot Topic
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Color Bloom Liquid Blush-Pink Slip
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Colorsilk
Colorsilk Beautiful Color - 32 Acajou foncé
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Comforting Eye Makeup Remover
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Sensodyne
Complete Protection +
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Listerine
Cool Mint Mild
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Dr. Dennis Gross
Creamy Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Creme Dental Natural Extracts Açaí e Frutas Vermelhas
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Balea
Creme Seife Ginger & Lemon
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Crest pro health whitening
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Crest Pro-Health Enamel Repair and Gum Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Crest Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Crest
Crest+scope complete
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
Curlsmith
Curl Defining Styling Soufflé
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Camille Rose
Curl Love Moisture Milk
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Garnier
Curl Shine Conditioning Jelly
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Palladio
CURLS RULE! MASCARA
Mascara · Lists silicones
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