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
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Triple Repair Split End Mending Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Catrice
True Skin High Cover Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tula
TULA gentle daily facial cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing crème riche Aloé vera et huile de karité pur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Après-shampooing doux délicatesse d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Shampooing doux biodégradable à l’amande douce et fleur de lotus
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Ultra sensitive Handcreme
Lists coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Ultra-Black Lash Lift Serum Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
UP & Up restoring lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Henkel
Vademecum Homéophytol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Hourglass
Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Violet Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Dae
Violet Hour Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Violet Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
VitalBeauty Dia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters
Naturium
Vitamin C Complex Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kenra Professional
Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Wonder’Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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