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
Colgate
Plax bain de bouche - antibactérien menthe douce
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Colgate
Plax Peppermint
Lists fragrance
Glow Recipe
Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Dr. Dennis Gross
Plump + Repair Peptide Lip Treatment Tint
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Polyglutamic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Pomegranate Peptide Firming Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, silicones
Caudalie
Pore Minimizing Instant Detox Mask - Travel Size
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Black Opal
Pore Perfecting Powder Foundation for Oily Skin
Foundation · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palladio
POWDER FINISH FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists silicones
Henkel
Power Shampoo for Men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
powerbright dark spot peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Press & Clear
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Medik8
Press & Glow
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Versed
Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dermalogica
Prisma Protect SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Pro Collagen Banking Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Oral-B
Pro Science - Dentifrice densité émail
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Professional Super Thick Lash Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
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