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
Auchan
Savon de Marseille fleur d’oranger et argan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Savon de Marseille Karité & Jasmin
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cien
Savon liquide amande
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Uoma Beauty
Say What?! Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Sachajuan
SCALP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
SCALP SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES MASCARA WATERPROOF
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES RETRO GLAM MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
ScandalEyes Retro Glam Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Rimmel London
SCANDALEYES WOW WINGS WATERPROOF MASCARA
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Hempz
Scarlet Woods Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Balea
Schönheitsgeheimnisse Pflegende Duschcreme Goldene Milch
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Sea Foam Complete Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Balea
Sea Salt Texture Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Caudalie
Self-Tan Sun Drops
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Balea
Sensitive Duschgel 3in1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
the honey pot
sensitive foaming wash
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cien
Sensitives Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Serenity Indian Rose & Sweet Almond Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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