Benzoic Acid
Benzoic Acid is a preservative and masking ingredient. It’s in 384 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, cleanser and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
An acid found in some plant resins and berries. A preservative that works best in acidic products.
What it does
Contains Benzoic Acid: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzoic Acid: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzoic Acid: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32134, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as acidum benzoicum.
Products that contain Benzoic Acid
Shea Moisture
100% Virgin Coconut Oil Moisture Boosting Conditioner
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Nivea
3in1 Shower, Shampoo & Conditioner
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Balea
5% UREA - DUSCHE+SHAMPOO
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Murad
Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Acne Control Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Crest
Active Foam + Whitening Minty Fresh Striped Dentifrice with Flouristat
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Advance Techniques Intense Repair Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Advanced Day Eye Protect
Eye cream · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Medik8
Advanced Day Total Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Air Dry Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Botanics
All Bright Cleansing Foam Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Fructis
Aloe Hydro Bomb Kräftigendes Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Hourglass
Ambient Lighting Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Cien
Anti rides creme de nuit Q10
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Listerine
Antiseptic Listerine Ultraclean
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Cien
Antitranspirant Comfort Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Antitranspirant Dry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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