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
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 8.5
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
palmer’s
Lists fragrance, silicones
Harry’s
Post-Shave Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Protect & Bronze
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Beiesdorf
Protect & refresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Shiseido
Pureness Gel-Crème hydratant Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
readi-cat 2
Lists silicones
Cosmia
Recharge crème lavante mains
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge lait de douche aux extraits d’amade et de lait d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Recharge lait de douche aux extraits de noix de coco et de lait d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Lacura
Reinigungsmilch Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Not Your Mother’s
Restore Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Not Your Mother’s
Restore Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ROSE WATER WAVE SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Mielle Organics
Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
CHI
Royal Treatment Bond and Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Salicylic Acid Facial Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Sanex Dch Surgras Reparat
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Sanex dermo protector - peaux normales
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Nivea Men
Sensitive 3in1 Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Sensitive Duschgel 3in1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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