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
Dr. Dennis Gross
Moisture Cushion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Moisture Infusion Toner
Toner · Lists retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Curlsmith
Moisture Memory Reactivator
8 fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Renee Rouleau
Moisture Protecting Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Moisture Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Moisture Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
Moisture Repair Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · 12.6oz · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
frenshe
Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Moisture-Balancing Shampoo
400ml · Label from Czech Republic · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · 30 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Native
Moisturizing 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Moisturizing Body Wash
Body wash · 22 oz · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Moisturizing Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Native
Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · 16.5 oz · Lists fragrance
Sachajuan
MOISTURIZING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Moisturizing Conditioner with Coconut Water & Aloe Vera
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Moisturizing Fragrance-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.0 fl oz · Lists coconut derivatives
Jasön
Moisturizing gel
113g · Label from Kenya · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Nestlé
Moisturizing Lotion
1 L · Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · 2 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Caudalie
Moisturizing Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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