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
Clinique
Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Replenishing Vegan Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Restoraderm Soothing Wash
Cleanser · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Restorative Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
ACT
Restoring Mint Mouthwash 2x daily
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Restoring ritual body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Acure
Resurfacing Cleanser with 1% Glycolic Acid & Unicorn Root
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Glycolic Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Resurfacing Targeted Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Triple Acid Exfoliating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Resveratrol–Lift Firming Cashmere Body Cream with Firming Vine Resveratrol
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid
Peach & Lily
Retinal For All Renewing Serum - Korean
Serum · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Retinal ReSculpt Eye Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.05%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.10%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.15%
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinol Complex Cream
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Retinol Complex Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Retinol Youth Renewal Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, retinoid
Grown Alchemist
Revive Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
JVN
Revive Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Kitsch
Rice Water Shampoo For Hair Growth
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Grown Alchemist
Rich Restorative Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
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