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
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Pure Volume
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Vita Boost Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fructis Shampooing fortifiant Vita Boost Shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
garnier fructis sleek and shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
deliplus
GEL DE BAÑO - AVENA CON VITAMINA B3 (PIEL SENSIBLE)
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Gel de baño 10% urea
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel douche gommant au savon noir et éclats d’argan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel Douche Gommant Aux Noyaux D´abricot
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Gel higiene íntima hidratante
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cora
Gel lavant mains à l’eau de tilleul bio
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Gel-Champú de baño dermoprotector
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hero Cosmetics
Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Revision Skincare
Gentle Cleansing Lotion
Cleanser · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Gentle Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Cetaphil
Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Skyn Iceland
Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
got2b
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid
L’Oréal
Green Labs Pinea-C Brightening Gel Washable Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Listerine
Gum Treatment Mouthwash
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Garnier
Hair Bomb Proteína
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Garnier
Hair Filler + Polypeptides Fullness Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Garnier
Hair Filler + Polypeptides Fullness Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Hair Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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