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
L’Oréal
AMBRE SOLAIRE Hydra 24H Sonnenschutz-Spray (SPF 30)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ambre solaire Sensitive expert +
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
ambre solaire sensitive expert+ (50+)
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Naturopathica
Amethyst Peace Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ANALOG Cleansing Foam Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Axe
Anarchy Axe for her
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Essence
Another Volume Mascara… Just Better!
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Sachajuan
ANTI POLLUTION CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Sachajuan
ANTI POLLUTION SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Anti rides creme de nuit Q10
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Peter Thomas Roth
Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Anti-Aging Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Anti-Aging Regenerative Day Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Derma E
Anti-Aging Regenerative Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
head & shoulders
ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOO
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Anti-Frizz Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Not Your Mother’s
Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Balea
Anti-Schuppen Shampoo Wasserminze & Bambus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Booster Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Anti-Wrinkle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Eye Treatment
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Skinfix
Antioxidant Tetrapeptide Soothing Treatment
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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