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
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical Clear
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Intensive Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Deliplus
Jabón de manos repuesto
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Lavilin
Jojoba Gel Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
ELEVEN
Keep My Curl Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Keratin sleek
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
kirkland signature
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Lait corps hydratant nourrissant
Lists fragrance, silicones
Auchan
Lait corps hydratant réparateur
Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits d’amade et de lait d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de miel et de lait d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de noix de coco et de lait d’avoine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de pêche et de lait d’avoine
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits vanille et de lait d’avoine
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de Douche Aux Protéines de Lait
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Laque force et volume
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Showstopper Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Olaplex
LASHBOND BUILDING SERUM
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Listerine
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Listerine
LISTERINE - Fraîcheur intense
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Listerine
Listerine • Enjuage Bucal Control Sarro Menta Suave 180ML
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
listerine cool
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Listerine cool mint
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
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