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
Alpyn Beauty
Brightening Bubbling Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Acure
Brightening Cleansing Gel with Pomegranate & Superfruits
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Clementine + Vitamin C Illuminating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cocokind
Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Revision Skincare
Brightening Facial Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Brightening Glycolic Essence
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Meyer Lemon + Vitamin C Creamy Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Glo Skin Beauty
Brightening Polish
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Tula
Brightening Treatment Drops
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
CeraVe
Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Brillance coloration permanente intense 891 Noir bleuté
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Shampoo Moisturizing Hi-Shine
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Brilliant Glossing Styling Crème
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
British Rose Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
BROWBOND BUILDING SERUM
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Brown Sugar & Coconut Butter Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
brushbuddies herbal toothpaste infused with acivated charcoal
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Act
Bubble gum blowout
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Bulldog
Bulldog Déodorant naturel Original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Bulldog
Bulldog Duschgel Zitrone & Bergamotte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Bulle gourmande, Lait, Fruit de la passion & Framboise
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
burt’s bees baby nourishing lotion original
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Palladio
BUTTER BALM
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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