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
Ultra Moisture Body Wash Shea Butter
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Climaplex
Ultra Protection Leave In Mist
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
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
Dove
Ultra Sensitive Serum Body Wash with only 10 ingredients
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Odele
Ultra Sensitive Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Ultra-Black Lash Lift Serum Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
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 · 5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Catrice
Under Eye Primer Stick
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Squatch
Unscented Wipes
Deodorant · Lists exfoliating acid
Dove
Uplift Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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
Naturium
UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
UV Repair & Glow Bi-Phase Spray
Hair styling · 3.9 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Vanilla & Sweet Cream
Moisturizer · 20 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Vanilla Bean & Coconut Snowball Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Occitane
Vanilla Bouquet Hand Cream
30ml · Label from Estonia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
eos
Vanilla Cashmere Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Vanilla Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · 6 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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