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
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Nivea
Skin Firming Melanin Beauty & Hydration
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Nivea
Skin Firming Nourishing Hydration Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Super Boost Serum
Serum · Lists silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Garnier
Sleek & Shine Smoothing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Hask
Smooth + Keratin & Jojobal Oil Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
SOFTENING BLOW DRY FOAM
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Soin démêlant technique repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Bulldog
Soin Hydratant Peau Sensible Baobab Avoine Epilobe
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Burt’s Bees
Soothing Toner
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rimmel London
STAY GLOSSY
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, chemical UV filters
MAC
Strobe Beam Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Glow SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Colorescience
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Henkel
Super Glue Power Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Henkel
taft classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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