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
Listerine
Enjuague Bucal Cool Mint Frescura Intensa
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Deliplus
Enjuague bucal explosion action
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Henkel
Essence Ultîme Citrus Oil Luminous Blond Shampooing illuminant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Even Better Refresh Hydrating and Repairing Makeup
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
evo
Evo purple toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Pestle & Mortar
Exfoliate
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
Clarins
Extra Firming Jour
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
Extra Fresh
Lists fragrance
Sensodyne
Extra Fresh Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Extra Whitening
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Uncensored Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Eye Repair Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
DHC
Face Wash Powder
Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
procter & gamble
Fluocaril
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Fluocaril
Fluocaril Junior 7-12 ans
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
henkel
Fluor et plantes (sauge, mélisse, thym)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Crest
Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste
Lists sulfates
CardioSmile
Fluoride Free Toothpaste
Lists essential oils
Rituals
Foaming Shower Gel (Tulip & Japanese Yuzu)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
HAIRITAGE by Mindy McKnight
Fragrance Free Conditioner
Lists drying alcohol
Related guides
How to read an ingredient list
What the ingredient list on a beauty product tells you, what the names mean, and what it leaves out, using FDA and EU labeling rules.
Does ingredient order show how much is in a product?
Ingredient lists run from most to least, but only down to 1%. Below that, any order is allowed. What the order shows and what it hides.
How do you patch test a new product?
What the AAD, FDA and DermNet say about testing a small area, the FDA hair dye skin test, in-office patch tests, and contact allergy basics.