Potassium Sorbate
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 1,575 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
The potassium salt of sorbic acid. A preservative, mainly against mold and yeast.
What it does
Contains Potassium Sorbate: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37025, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as kalii sorbas.
Products that contain Potassium Sorbate
Medik8
Daily Refresh Balancing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Dark Spot Brightening Moisturizer with Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Tula
Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Davines
Davines MOMO Moisturizing Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DE LUXE REPARATIVE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Kiss My Face
De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash & Bath Soak - Cedarwood + Bergamot
Body wash · Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash & Bath Soak - Lavender + Ylang Ylang
Body wash · Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash & Bath Soak - Lemongrass + Juniper Berry
Body wash · Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
De-Stress 2-in-1 Body Wash & Bath Soak - Peppermint + Clary Sage
Body wash · Lists essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cationic Hydration Interlink
Deep Brilliance Reconstruct
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Caudalie
Deep Cleansing Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Watsons
Deep cleansing micellar conditioner
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Bubble
Deep Dive AHA + PHA Exfoliating Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Deep Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Multi-Correcting Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Revitalizing Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Reviving Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Delial natural bronzer
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Délice Bio Shampooing Vitalité & Eclat aux extraits de thé vert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Démaquillant yeux
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cosmia
Demelant soin parfum argan et jasmin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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