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
cvs max sensitive toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
D·E·J Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
TePe
Daily Toothpaste, Mild pepparmint
Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration 48 Hour Activation Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Diadermine
Démaquillant douceur yeux
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens
Henkel
Démaquillant yeux
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens
dentalux
Dentalux Complex 5
Lists fragrance
Signal
dentifrice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Colgate
Dentifrice
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Henkel
Dentifrice + Eau buccale 2 en 1 Junior
Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Dentifrice au fluor goût fraise
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Dentifrice aux plantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Auchan
Dentifrice Bicarbonate
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice blancheur au charbon vegetal
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Colgate
Dentifrice Blancheur Max White
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Dentifrice cure sensibilité, Soulage et protège les dents sensibles
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Dentifrice dents sensibles
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Sensodyne
Dentifrice désensibilisant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Auchan
Dentifrice enfant multi-fruits 6 ans et +
Lists fragrance
Auchan
DENTIFRICE ET BAIN DE BOUCHE 2 en 1 ENFANT
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Dentifrice expert blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice expert blancheur lot x2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Auchan
Dentifrice expert clean
Lists fragrance
Aquafresh
Dentifrice Junior 6-8 ans
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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