Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative and anticorrosive ingredient. It’s in 3,041 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
Yves Rocher
Lait Corps Énergisant Framboise Menthe Poivrée
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Lait corps parfumé Orange confite & Amande
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Auchan
Lait corps ultra nourrissant au Beurre de karité et à l’huile de mangue
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits d’amade et de lait d’avoine
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de miel et de lait d’avoine
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de noix de coco et de lait d’avoine
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits de pêche et de lait d’avoine
0.25 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de douche aux extraits vanille et de lait d’avoine
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait de Douche Aux Protéines de Lait
0.75 l · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cora
Lait de douche fleur d’oranger
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Lait de toilette baby camomille
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Lait démaquillant
0.25 l · Label from France and World · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Johnson & Johnson
Lait Gel mousse extra doux
300 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves rocher
Lait hydratant fermeté 2 en 1
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
lait hydratant noix de coco
390ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Yves Rocher
Lait parfumé So Elixir
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
LAPIS Blue Tansy Cleansing Gel Body Wash
Body wash · 250 mL · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Showstopper Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Lash XTNDR Mascara
Mascara · 0.32 oz · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olaplex
LASHBOND BUILDING SERUM
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
LaSource hand therapy
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish 25hr Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Eden BodyWorks
Lavender Aloe Anti-Breakage Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · 2oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Eden BodyWorks
Lavender Aloe Smoothing Gel
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, essential oils
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