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 21, 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
Pacifica
Dreamlit Illuminating Facial Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Native
Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance
Verb
Dry Shampoo Powder
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Seinz.
duschcreme sensitiv (mikroalge birke)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Dusche & Ölperlen
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
balea
Dusche Schönheitsgeheimnisse Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
E-Rase Milki Micellar Water
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Auchan
Eau micellaire fraîcheur
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Eau micellaire fraîcheur
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Eau micellaire sensitive
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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 gel lavant mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Eco recharge - creme lavante mains
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Ectoin Hydro-Barrier Serum
Serum · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Electric Beach Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Wella
Elements
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Energize Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Energize Body Cleanser + Restorative Body Cream
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Renee Rouleau
Energy Boosting Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
Garnier
Enfant sensitive expert + Spf 50+ Spay
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
EO shower gel french lavender
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Essence
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Black Mascara
Lists silicones
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