Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative and anticorrosive ingredient. It’s in 3,065 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
Dove
Love Your Lasting Length Long and Strong Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · 13.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Dove
Love Your Silver Gorgeous Grays Sulfate-Free Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · 13.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Love Your Silver Gorgeous Grays Ultra-Light Conditioner
Conditioner · 13.5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Yves Rocher
Low ShamPoo
200ml · Label from France and Iran · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Vegamour
Loyalty: UPLIFT Volumizing Styling Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Tatcha
Luminous Deep Hydration Lifting Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Kenra Professional
Luxe One Leave-In
Conditioner · 5 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Lynx
Lynx Black Body Wash
225ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Ma/my Purecalmille
125 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Honest Beauty
Magic Gel-to-Milk Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
magic Oil Pinker Jasmin
50 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Magnetic Afterglow Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Patrick Ta
Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Le Labo
Mandarin SHOWER GEL
Body wash · 50ML · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Mango & Carrot Kids Extra-Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
The Body Shop
Mango Shower Gel
Body wash · 250ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Mangue coriandre - bain douche énergie
50 mL · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Manuka Honey & Yogurt
384 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Ziaja
Manuka Tree - Tónico Facial Astringente
Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, formaldehyde releasers
100% Pure
Maracuja Mascara
Mascara · 0.35 oz / 10 g · Lists fragrance allergens
The Ordinary
Marine Hyaluronics
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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