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Carbomer

Low Concern

Quick verdict

Low risk

Carbomer skin safety dashboard

Carbomer scores 86/100 across 2 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.

Comedogenic rating

1/5

Low clogging risk signal in current analyses.

Fungal acne concern

Lower

No major fungal-acne warning is flagged by current data.

Pregnancy concern

Lower

No elevated pregnancy-specific concern is flagged here.

Skin types to avoid

None flagged

Based on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.

What is Carbomer and why is it used?

We're still generating a detailed description for Carbomer. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up.

Will Carbomer clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)

Comedogenic Risk: 1/5

Carbomer has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 2 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Carbomer?

Low Concern

Carbomer currently scores 86/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.

Is Carbomer safe for pregnancy?

While our analysis gives Carbomer a safety score of 86/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.

Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Carbomer?

No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Carbomer, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

How we rate this ingredient

Rating sourced from official regulatory and scientific databases.Confidence: MediumLast reviewed Jun 13, 2026
2 products analyzed containing CarbomerAnalyze a new product

Found in 2 Products

Prequel Barrier Therapy Rich Skin Protectant Cream - contains Carbomer
86

Prequel Barrier Therapy Rich Skin Protectant Cream

low

A synthetic gelling agent that stabilizes the texture but can burden the environment as a liquid polymer.

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer - contains Carbomer
86

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer

low

A synthetic polymer that, as liquid microplastic, can burden oceans and wastewater treatment plants.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carbomer and why is it used?
We're still generating a detailed description for Carbomer. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up. Across 2 products in our database, Carbomer appears in various formulations. Use our free skincare ingredient checker to see how it interacts with other ingredients in specific products.
Will Carbomer clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Carbomer has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 2 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Carbomer?
Carbomer currently scores 86/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is Carbomer safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Carbomer a safety score of 86/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Carbomer?
No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Carbomer, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.