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
Cora
Gel lavant mains à l’eau de tilleul bio
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
yves rocher
Gel Lavant Mains Fleur des Prés & Bruyère
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant mains parfum floral
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains pure
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains sans parfum
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel lavant mains Sureau
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant parfum banane et fraise
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant parfum cerise et fraise
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Gel micellar wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Gel Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid+Aloe Vera
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cerave
Gel Moussant Cerave
Lists coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
gel nettoyant
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Biactol
Gel nettoyant action rapide
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel nettoyant intime apaisant
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel nettoyant intime fraîcheur
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel nettoyant pour les mains Olive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel nettoyant visage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Gel. Douche solide, avoine et sarrasin
Lists fragrance
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Signal
Gencives Fortes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Biore
Gentle & Breathable Acne-Prone Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gentle & pure hand soap
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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