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
Henkel
Expert 3D Cellulaire Crème de Nuit Régénératrice
Lists fragrance, silicones
Henkel
Expert Cellulaire 3D Crème Fondamentale Reconstituante Jour
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Maybelline
Expert Eyes 100% Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Clarins
Extra Firming Jour
Lists fragrance, silicones
Unilever
Extra Fresh
Lists fragrance
Le Petit Marseilliais
Extra Gentle Coconut Shower and Bath Cream
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Extra Gentle Daily Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Extra Super Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid
Moroccanoil
Extra Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Winky Lux
ExtravaLash Bold Black Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Physicians Formula
Eye Booster Lash Illusion Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Bliss
Eye Do All Things Hydrating & Brightening Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Stretch & Strengthen Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Medik8
Eyelift Peptides
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Henkel
Fa Men Black Moon Piment Rouge
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Fa Men speedster energisant shampoing douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Fab Foaming 2-in-1 Gel Facial Cleanser & Exfoliator
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Face Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
face mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Native
Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Facial Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Balea
Family Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ursa Major
Fantastic Face Wash
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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