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
Cosmia
Lingettes intimes apaisantes à l’extrait d’hamamélis
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Lingettes naturelles
Lists exfoliating acid
Auchan
Lingettes sensitive au lait - peaux sensibles
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Auchan
Lingettes sensitives à l’extrait de camomille
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Huda Beauty
LIP BLUSH CREAMY LIP & CHEEK STAIN
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Liquid Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
LIQUID CONCEALER
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Ombia
liquid hand soap
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Liquid Peptides
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kiss My Face
Liquid Rock Roll On Lavender Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists essential oils
Kiss My Face
Liquid Rock Roll On Patchouli Deodorant
Deodorant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Locked in Strong Hold Twist & Braid Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, coconut derivatives
Desert Essence
Lotion à la noix de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Lotion tonique fraîcheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Bain de Bouche Fraîcheur Éclat 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty and Planet Dentifrice Protection Complète 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Shampooing Hydratation Radieuse 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Love Stained Lip Tint Marker-Bright Side
Lip · Lists sulfates
Dove
Love Your Lasting Length Long and Strong Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Low ShamPoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Vegamour
Loyalty: UPLIFT Volumizing Styling Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tatcha
Luminous Deep Hydration Lifting Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Alpine Tea Tree
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Aspen Air
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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