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
Fa
Vitamin & Power Vitamin E + Guava Energisant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Vitamin C 20% & Citrus Cells Advanced Light Reflecting Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Naturium
Vitamin C Complex Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
Vitamin C Complex Serum
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Derma E
Vitamin C Even Tone Brightening Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Asda
Vitamin C Facial Gel Cleanser
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cocokind
Vitamin C Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Eye Cream Plus
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Serum Plus
Serum · 1.0 fl oz · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Vitamin Infused Cleansing Emulsion
Cleanser · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Vitamin(e) C
15 mL · Label from United Kingdom · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal
Vitamino color A·OX
500 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
ACURE
Vivacious Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
vo5
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Volume + Body Grapefruit Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Volume + Body Grapefruit Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Timotei
Volume Captivant
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Volume Mousse Extra 17
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Volume Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Balea
Volumen Shampoo Maracuja & Orchidee
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Volumen Shampoo Patchouli & Jasmin
300 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Volumetry Shampoo
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
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