Carbomer — Skincare Ingredient
Functional
Carbomer
Creates gel viscosity
Functional
Neutral
Functional ingredient, safe and well-tolerated.
✓ Pregnancy Safe
✓ Vegan
✓ Cruelty-Free
✓ Reef-Safe
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What is Carbomer?
Polyacrylic acid polymer — the most common thickener for gels and creams.
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What Carbomer Does
- Creates gel viscosity
- Stabilizes emulsions
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Skin Type Compatibility
How well Carbomer works for each skin type:
Dry Skin
Excellent (5/5)
Oily Skin
Excellent (5/5)
Combination
Excellent (5/5)
Sensitive
Excellent (5/5)
Acne-Prone
Excellent (5/5)
Mature
Excellent (5/5)
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How to Use Carbomer
Effective at 0.1-1%. Pregnancy-safe. Inert — no skin interaction.
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Carbomer in Our Catalog
Found in
1 203
products containing Carbomer — mostly in serum, moisturizer.
Top brands using it
- CeraVe58
- Neutrogena21
- COSRX19
- Hada Labo17
- Round Lab16
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Browse Products with Carbomer
Beauty of Joseon
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50 Pa++++
Beauty of Joseon
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50 Pa++++
CeraVe
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
Paula's Choice
Hyaluronic Acid Booster
CeraVe
CeraVe Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser
Naturium
Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion
Skin Nutrition Botanicals
Niacinamide 5% + Squalane Serum
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
DermInfusions™ Fill + Repair Serum
AXIS - Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner
Peach & Lily
Peptide Pro Firming Moisturizer
Belo
SunExpert Whitening Sunscreen SPF50
Avène
Soothing Eye Contour Cream
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carbomer?
Polyacrylic acid polymer — the most common thickener for gels and creams.
What does Carbomer do for skin?
Creates gel viscosity Stabilizes emulsions
Is Carbomer safe during pregnancy?
Yes — Carbomer is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
What skin types is Carbomer good for?
Carbomer works well for Inert in formula.
How do I use Carbomer?
Effective at 0.1-1%. Pregnancy-safe. Inert — no skin interaction.
What is the comedogenic rating of Carbomer?
Carbomer has a comedogenic rating of 0/5 — non-comedogenic, safe for acne-prone skin.
What is the irritation potential of Carbomer?
Carbomer has an irritation risk score of 0/5 — very low, safe for sensitive skin.
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Related Ingredients
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