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 23, 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
Acure
Ultra Hydrating Shampoo
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Ultra Lift Firming DMAE Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Black Opal
Ultra Matte Foundation Powder
Foundation · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Face Lotion with Colloidal Oatmeal
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Hydration Boost Serum with Colloidal Oatmeal + Hyaluronic Acid
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
balea
ultra sensitive after shave balsam
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dermalogica
Ultracalming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Ultralight Face Fluid SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Undaria Algae™ Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Palladio
UNDER EYE BRIGHTENER
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Catrice
Under Eye Primer Stick
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Styling Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Eucerin
Urea Repair
Lists exfoliating acid
Eucerin
UreaRepair PLUS 10%
Lists exfoliating acid
Hempz
Vanilla Bean & Coconut Snowball Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Vanilla Bean + Fig Restoring Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Vanilla Plum Herbal Body Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Tree Hut
Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Hempz
Vanilla Sugar Cookie Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Vanille bourbon - bain douche sensuel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Vast Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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