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
Beiersdorf
Dobbeldusch Sport 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Double effect 48h protection
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Dragon Fruit Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Moroccanoil
Dry Texture Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Elemis
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
ELEMIS
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Fenty Beauty
Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones
Cosmia
Eco - recharge creme lavante mains parfum noix de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Eco recharge - creme lavante mains
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Eczema Relief Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Listerine
Enjuague Bucal Cool Mint Frescura Intensa
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Physicians Formula
Eye Booster Lash Illusion Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Uncensored Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Medik8
Eyelift Peptides
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Séphora
Fleur de coton crème lavante mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Good Wipes
Flushable Wipes Lavender Scent
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Fresh Aloe & Lily
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Listerine
Fresh Burst
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Listerine
Fresh Mint XXL-Format
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
St. Ives
Fresh Skin Apricot Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Fructis Aloe Hydra Bomb
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Force Ultime
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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