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
Maelove
Hydro Relief Peptides & Amino Acids Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Laneige
Hydro UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Pacifica
Hydrodew Vegan Mucin Barrier Face Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Palmolive
Hygiene - Plus (sensitive)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Hygiene Plus Kitchen Handwash
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
HyperFix Fading Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
Baby Dove
Hypoallergenic Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hyrdrating Cream To Foam Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Innersense
I Create Definition
Hair styling · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Innersense
I Create Lift Volumizing Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
I create volume
Lists fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Ice Revive Scalp Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
neutro roberts
idratante con glicerina naturale
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
ignite my colour
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Illuminating Shampoo with Moroccan Argan & Camellia Oils
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kjaer Weis
Im-Possible Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Kevyn Aucoin
Indecent Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Indulgent Moisture Cashmere Caring Hand Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
R+Co
INGENIOUS THICKENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Ingrown Hair Pads with BHA + AHA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Innersense
Inner Peace Whipped Creme Texturizer
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Color Correcting Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind® Eraser Multi-Use Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
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