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
Garnier Fructis
Spray Gel
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Clarins
Spray Solaire Lait Fluide Sécurité
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Tula
Spresso Energizing Eye Balm
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Biossance
Squalane + Growth Factor and Peptide Firming Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maelove
Stargaze Enhanced Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Act+Acre
Stem Cell Thickening Foam™
Hair styling · 4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Suave
Strawberry Delight Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · 18oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Suave
Strawberry Delight Uplifting Body Wash
Body wash · 18oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Strawberry Shortcake Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
The Body Shop
Strawberry Shower Gel
Body wash · 750ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Strength + Restore Avocado Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Strength + Restore Avocado Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Strength Conditioner Papaya + Citrus
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Herbal Essences
Strength Shampoo Papaya + Citrus
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Strengthening 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Strengthening Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
Native
Strengthening Hair Mask
Conditioner · 6 oz · Lists fragrance
Native
Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Strengthening Volume Foam
Hair styling · 6.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Marc Anthony
Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
Hair styling · 8.3 fl. oz. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Styling Gel - Strong
Hair styling · 6 fl oz · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Styling mousse extra strong
150 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
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