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
Olay
Super Serum
Serum · 1 oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Bumps & Uneven Textured Skin , Serum Complex for Luminous Skin
Body wash · 20 oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Extra Dry Skin
Body wash · 20 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Extra Dry Skin , Serum Complex for Luminous Skin
Body wash · 28 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Normal Skin
Body wash · 20 fl oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Body Wash for Sensitive Skin
Body wash · 20 oz · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Serum Mini
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Olay
Super Serum Night Repair
Serum · 1 oz · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Olay
Super Serum Night Repair Mini
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Fekkai
Super Strength+ Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Fekkai
Super Strength+ Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Brightening
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Wrinkle-Fighting
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Superfoliant Body Scrub
Exfoliant · 8 fl. oz. · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Hero Cosmetics
Superlight Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
SuperSEA Firming & Lifting Treatment
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
The INKEY List
Supersize Omega Water Cream
Moisturizer · 100ml · Lists coconut derivatives
Sanex
Surgras réparateur peaux sensibles
750 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Makeup by Mario
SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Body Moisturizer
Body lotion · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Sweet Spirit Leave In Conditioner
Conditioner · 10oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Suave
Sweet Vanilla Silk Body Wash
Body wash · 18oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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