Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative and anticorrosive ingredient. It’s in 3,056 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 2026
In plain English
The sodium salt of benzoic acid. A preservative that works best in acidic products.
What it does
Contains Sodium Benzoate: anticorrosive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Benzoate: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Benzoate: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37735, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as natrii benzoas.
Products that contain Sodium Benzoate
Unilever
signal bio blancheur naturelle
75 ml · Label from France and Switzerland · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Signal
Signal Dentifrice Bio Enfants 3-6 ans Fraise 2x50ml
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance
Signal
Signal Dentifrice Bio Enfants 7+ ans Menthe 50ml
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Signal
Signal Integral 8 Bain de Bouche Antibactérien Fraîcheur Naturelle aux Extraits de Citron & d’Aloe Vera Flacon 500ml
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kristin Ess
Signature Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Shampoo - Full-Size
Shampoo · 10 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Silkening Heat Crème
Hair styling · 3.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Ole Henriksen
Silkfoliant Gentle Tri-Acid Exfoliating Toner for Dark Spots
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Suave
Silly Apple 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · 18oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hair Biology
Silver shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Simple
simple cleansing wash
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Simple
Simple Skinkind Regime Selection
150ml, 1 mask, 25 wipes · Label from United Kingdom · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Neutrogena
Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Skin Balancing Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Skin Barrier Restoring Gel Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Cien
Skin Foodies. Refreshing Body Scrub. CIEN
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sukin
SKIN RELIEF CREAM CLEANSER
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Skin Smoothing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Versed
Skin Soothe Hydrating Milky Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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