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 22, 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
Jergens
Natural Glow + Brighten Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow Instant Sun Drops
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
nioxin shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Null
nivea
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Anti Schuppen Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
NIVEA
NIVEA MEN protect & care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Men - 3 in 1 Duschgel - Sensitive
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO JUMBO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO LITER
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO TRAVEL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Rashel Beauty Exixirs
Nose Pore Strips + Wet Wipes
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Juliette Has a Gun
Not a Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
Nourishing Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
Nutrifier Glycerol + Coco Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Ocean Cleansing Milk
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
cien
oil care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
CeraVe
Oil Control Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olaplex
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Bulldog
Original Hand Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Garnier
Original Remedies
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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