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
Cien
Après shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Garnier
Après-shampoing Nutrition Intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Auchan
Après-shampooing Expert Soin Extra Resist
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Après-shampooing provitaminé Color & Shine
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Ausgleichendes Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Balm
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
CeraVe
Baby Eczema Relief Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Aveeno
Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Balm
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Shea Moisture
Baby Lotion
Lists fragrance
CeraVe
Baby Wash & Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Auchan
Bain de bouche fraîcheur intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Auchan
Bain de bouche soin complet
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Balea
Balea Hairspray Gloss & Shine
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Balea
Balea Mandelblüte & Magnolie Cremedusche
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Beauty Actives Serene Waters Moisturizing Body Lotion with Calming Magnesium
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
R+Co
BEL AIR Smoothing Conditioner + Anti-Oxidant Complex
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
R+Co
BEL AIR Smoothing Shampoo + Anti-Oxidant Complex
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
BHA Exfoliating Toner
Toner · Lists salicylic acid
St. Ives
BHA Green Tea & Bamboo Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
anubis
bio lifting concentrate
Lists fragrance
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cerave
Blemish control cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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