Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative and anticorrosive ingredient. It’s in 2,949 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 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
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Clearing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Treatment Spot Paste
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Juice Beauty
Blemish Clearing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Cerave
Blemish control cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Bleu végétal
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Balea Professional
Blond Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Blonde Perfecting Purple Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Blonde Perfecting Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Blonde Rx Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
BLONDED BRIGHTENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Beekman 1802
Bloom Cream Daily Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
AXE
Blue lavender
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Blue Musk Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Blue Musk Hair and Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Blue Musk Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
The Body Shop
Blue Musk Zest Hair And Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Blurring Serum Blush
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Live Tinted
Blush Crush Liquid Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ouai
Body Cleanser St. Barts Scent
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Body Envy Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Body hair face - After sport
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pandrosia
Body lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
CARE
Body lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Native
Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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