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
Cosmia
Shampoing antipelliculaire citrus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing antipelliculaire réparateur
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing et après-shampoing antipelliculaire 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoing illuminant camomille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
shampoing illuminant, camomille et miel de fleurs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Cosmia
Shampoing technique color
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique force
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique lisse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing technique repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampoo idratante Acqua di cocco Ultra dolce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Shampoo natural
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates
L’Oréal
Shampoo Ultra Dolce Rivitalizzante 5 piante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Shampooing doux Ultra Doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing nourrissant
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing purifiant sans silicone à l’argile douce et cédrat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
The Body Shop
Shea Intense Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
shea moisture daily hydrating shampoo w/coconut milk and acacia senegal
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
NARS
Sheer Glow Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Care
shower cream soft
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Simple
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Simple Skinkind Regime Selection
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
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