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INCI ingredient

Carbomer

Also listed as: Carbômer, Carbomer (Carbômer)

A synthetic gelling agent that gives serums and gels their texture.

What it triggers

  • Vegan originYesno animal source
  • FragranceNonot a perfume ingredient
  • ParabenNonot a preservative of this family
  • SulfateNonot a sulfate surfactant
  • SiliconeNonot a silicone
  • AlcoholNonot a drying alcohol

What it does

Carbomer is a polymer that swells in water to form a clear gel. A pH adjuster such as Sodium Hydroxide is usually listed nearby to activate it.

It is synthetic and affects none of the six checks.

Functions: thickener, gel former

Products with Carbomer

in 1,188 products

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