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
Auchan
Dentifrice liquide enfant goût orange
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Dentifrice Max Fresh Cristaux Fraîcheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Dentifrice Soin Complet Triple Action
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Dentifrice triple protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Aquafresh
Dentifrice triple protection blancheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Dentífrico Sensitive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
DM
Dentodent Mundspülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Déodorant instant voluptueux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dignity Bar Soap
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
DM
Donto Dent
Lists fragrance
Dontodent
Dontodent Kräuter
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dm
Dontodent Sensitive Zahncreme
Lists fragrance
Dontodent
Dontodent Zahncreme Antibakteriell
Lists fragrance
Palladio
DOUBLE AGENT MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Dove Gel Douche Mousse Soin Caresse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
dr brown toothpaste
Lists fragrance
Rovectin
Dr. Mask Aqua Hydrating
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dulcolax
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
Eau Démaquillante Express 3 en 1 Visage, Yeux et Lèvres
Lists fragrance
Skinfood
Egg White Pore Foam
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
elmex
Lists fragrance
Colgate
elmex Kinder-Zahnpasta 2-6 Jahre
Lists fragrance
Elmex
Elmex Sensitive Professional Repair & Prevent Tandpasta
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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