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
Taft Marathon 48H Power Gel 6
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Dentitex
Tartar Control Mouthwash
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Fekkai
Technician Color Conditioner Extended Color Vibrancy
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Cien
That’s Bananas Hand Mousse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Tula
The Cult Classic Luminous Brightening Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Treacle moon
the rasberry kiss
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rituals
The Ritual of Hammam Hand Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Rituals
The ritual of namaste anti-aging day cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Thick Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cien
Time control - Crème pour la peau
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Timotei Bio Shampooing Femme Éclat Cheveux colorés Grenade & Karité 250ml
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Bio Shampooing Femme infusé au Lait d’Amande Douce Cosmebio 250ml
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Shampooing 2en1 Purifiant 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
StriVectin
TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Deliplus
Toallitas íntimas
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
toms mouthwash
Lists fragrance
Listerine
Total care
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Listerine
Total Care Stay White Mouthwash
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Johnson & Johnson
Total Care Zero menthe douce
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Ole Henriksen
Touch Retexturizing Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Skyn Iceland
Travel Size Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
fresh
Travel Size Soy Face Cleanser
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Triple Nutrition
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Triple Nutrition Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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