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
Cosmia
Lait de Douche Aux Protéines de Lait
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Lait de douche fleur d’oranger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Lait de toilette baby camomille
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait démaquillant
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Johnson & Johnson
Lait Gel mousse extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Lait hydratant fermeté 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Lait parfumé So Elixir
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
LAPIS Blue Tansy Cleansing Gel Body Wash
Body wash · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Showstopper Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Lash XTNDR Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olaplex
LASHBOND BUILDING SERUM
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
LaSource hand therapy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish 25hr Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Eden BodyWorks
Lavender Aloe Anti-Breakage Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Eden BodyWorks
Lavender Aloe Smoothing Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml energie
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml fraicheur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml soin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Chantecaille
Le Camouflage Stylo
Concealer · Lists silicones
Henkel
Le Chat Gel lavant Action antibactérienne au Romarin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Le Petit Marseilliais
Le Petit Marseillais Pamuk Sütü Sıvı Sabun
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Leave-in Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
PRAVANA
Leave-In Treatment
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Ever Spring
Lemon & Mint Liquid Hand Soap
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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