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
Cien
Champú reparación intensa
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clarifying Lotion 1.0
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tula
Clarifying Tonic
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Balea
Clear & Care Waschgel (3 in 1, für unreine Haut)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Clear Gloss
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Shea Moisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Lists fragrance
Shea Moisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Coconut Bath Shower Gel / Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
UpCircle
Coffee Face Scrub Citrus Blend For Dry Skin
Lists fragrance allergens
UpCircle
Coffee Face Scrub Herbal Blend For Oily And Combination Skin
Lists fragrance allergens
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Munnskyll High Flouride 500ml
Lists fragrance
Kenra Professional
Color Protecting Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Kenra Professional
Color Protecting Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
COLOUR PROTECT CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
CeraVe
Comforting Eye Makeup Remover
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kristin Ess
Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Listerine
Cool Mint Antiseptic Mouthwash
Lists drying alcohol
Listerine
Cool Mint Mild
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Kimberly-Clark
Cottonelle feuchte Toilettentücher
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Cream to Water Makeup Melter
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Cien
Crème de jour anti-rides Q10
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cien
Crème de jour cien
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Cien
Crème lavante au parfum d’amande
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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