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
Act+Acre
Stem Cell Thickening Foam™
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Hempz
Strawberry Shortcake Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Strengthening Volume Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Marc Anthony
Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
MAC
Studio Fix 24HR Colour Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Every-Wear All-Over Face Pen
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Tech Cream-To-Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance 24Hr Luminous Lift Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance 24HR Luminous Lift Concealer NC11
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Garnier Fructis
style leave in cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Styling Gel - Strong
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
Hempz
Sugared Gumdrops Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Boosting Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Nourish + Refresh Styling Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Styling Butter
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Sunkisser Multi-use Liquid Blush and Bronzer
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Orkla
Sunsilk minerals Coconut Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Super Smooth AHA + BHA Resurfacing Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Maybelline
Super Stay Full Coverage Long Lasting Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay Up To 24Hr Hybrid Powder-Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
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