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 21, 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
Listerine
Listerine Total Care
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Listerine
Listerine Total Care Clean Mint
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Listerine
Listerine Total Care Mouthwash
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Listerine
Listerine Zero Bain De Bouche Quotidien
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Palmer’s
Lotion de massage Anti Vergertures
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Rosée Hydratante 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
love hemp Uncle Bud’s organic hemp oil rose gold face mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Johnson & Johnson
Lubrifiant gel intime
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kenra Professional
Luxe One Leave-In
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Makeup Melt Jelly Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Le Labo
Mandarin SHOWER GEL
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Erborian
Masque visage sublimant au magnolia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Maximum Hydration Nourishing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Garnier
Method for Curls Moisture Restoring Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Camille Rose
Mint Condition Nourishing Braiding Gel “Extreme Hold”
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Kenra Professional
Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
moisture therapy lip balm
Lists chemical UV filters
Yves Rocher
Monoi Gentle Hair & Body Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Natural & Easy 545 blond cendré
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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