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 21, 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
La Roche-Posay
CICAPLAST Accélérateur de réparation épidermique
Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
Ciclaplast Gel Lavant B5
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
cien
cien bb crème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cien
Cien cream soap Milk&Honey
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Cien
Cien gel de ducha aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Cils Demasq - Lotion fraîcheur démaquillant douceur pour les yeux
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dermalogica
Circular Hydration Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Auchan
Cire
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cire orientale au miel
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Cire professionnelle à l’aloe vera
Lists fragrance
Auchan
Cire professionnelle parfum vanille
Lists fragrance
Suave
Citrus Blossom Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Head & shoulders
Citrus Fresh (200ml offert)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Occitane
Citrus Verbena Stick Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
clairol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
Kenra Professional
Clarify Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Clarifying Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
CLARIFYING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Clarifying Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Clarifying Daily Facial Cleanser with Niacinamide
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
PanOxyl
Clarifying Exfoliant
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Act+Acre
Clarifying Hard Water Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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