Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative and anticorrosive ingredient. It’s in 3,067 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
Thayers
Milky Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
Moisturizer · 2.5 oz · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Kora Organics
Milky Mushroom Ultra-Hydrating Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Native
Mini Body Wash
Body wash · 3 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · 3 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 3 oz · Lists fragrance
Native
Mini Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · 3 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Volumizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 3 oz · Lists fragrance
Native
Mini Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · 3 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE COILS SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Oil and Paraben Free Shampoo
30.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE MOIST SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Miracle Moisture Boost Rose Water
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE REPAIRER SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Shine
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE VOLUME SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES ANTI-FRIZZ HEMP SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
clarins
mission perfection
30ml · Label from France and Haiti · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Balea
Mizellen Augen Make-Up Entferner Pads
50 pieces · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Modifier la fiche Lipikar Lait - La Roche-Posay - 200 ml
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, silicones
Herbal Essences
Moisture + Replenish Coconut Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Moisture + Replenish Coconut Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
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