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
Secret
Deodorizing Body Wash for Women Peach & Vanilla
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Depuffing Eye Cream with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS ULTRA APAISANT
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
DermaControl Oil Removing Foam Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
Dermo Capillaire
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Dermo confort nutri creme de douche soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Dermo Hypo-allergenic
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Dermo pro hydrate, skin natural moisturisers
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Dermo Protector
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
DermoRestore
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Sanex
DermoRestore Douche crème peaux abimées, peaux sèches
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Désert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dae
Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
cien
Desodorante Cien
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Ouai
Detox Clarifying Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Versed
Dew Point Gel-Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Supergoop!
Dewscreen Hydrating Primer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Ole Henriksen
Dewtopia 25% Acid Flash Facial Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Diabetics Dry Skin Relief Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Henkel
Diadermine Bi-Phase Express Oogreinigingslotion
Lists exfoliating acid
Beiersdorf
Dobbeldusch Sport 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Douche 3 en 1 corps-visage-cheveux Agrumes verts
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Douche Baume de soin Nutrition intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Palmolive
Douche Bois des tropiques
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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