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
Hempz
Vanilla Plum Herbal Body Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 17 fl oz, 500ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Tree Hut
Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · 18 oz · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Suave
Vanilla Suede Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · 18oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Hempz
Vanilla Sugar Cookie Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Vanille bourbon - bain douche sensuel
50 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Vast Lash Mascara
Mascara · 6.64 mL / 0.22 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Vegan Collagen Hydrate & Plump Facial Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Vegan Collagen Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance
Pacifica
Vegan Cream Creamy Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance
Pacifica
Vegan Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Hourglass
Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Occitane
Verveine gel crème L’Occitane
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
The Body Shop
Vibrant Bergamot Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Vinoclean Moisturizing Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kenra Professional
Violet Conditioner
Conditioner · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Dae
Violet Hour Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Violet Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Missha
Vita C Plus Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Vita-Rich
750ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
VitalBeauty Dia
50 ml · Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters
Timotei
Vitalité Brillance Shampooing
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Vitality Body Wash
Body wash · 16.9 mL · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Vitality Renewal Serum Body Wash with firming Collagen
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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