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
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - California Coast
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Fresh Ocean Splash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Luxury Body Wash - Mandarin Woods
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·CStack Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
MAC
M·A·CStack Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
Yves Rocher
Ma/my Purecalmille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Stila
Made-U-Lash Length & Define Tubing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Honest Beauty
Magic Gel-to-Milk Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Patrick Ta
Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
malibu tan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Le Labo
Mandarin SHOWER GEL
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Mandelic Topical Acid 12%
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
100% Pure
Maracuja Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
The Ordinary
Marine Hyaluronics
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Hempz
Marshmallow Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Naturium
Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Mascara perfecteur Sourcils étoffés chatain foncé
Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, carmine (from insects)
Yves Rocher
Mascara Volume Elixir - noir
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cien
Mascarilla efecto lifting
Lists formaldehyde releasers
Cosmia
Masque extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
l-oreal
Masque nourrissant hair food banane
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique color
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Masque nutritif technique force
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maybelline
Master Camo Color Correcting Pen
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
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