Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative and anticorrosive ingredient. It’s in 3,061 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 26, 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
Nivea
NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Reinigingsgel
150ml - Acnegevoelige huid · Label from Netherlands · Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Nivea for men doccia gel energy
250 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Fresh Natural
50ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nivea intimo
250 ml (254 g) · Label from Bolivia and Dominican Republic · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Nivea Intimsåpe 250ml
Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Man FRESH OCEAN 0% Aluminium (ACH) 48h Deo-Schutz Antibakteriell
50ml · Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Nivea
Nivea Men - 3 in 1 Duschgel - Sensitive
250ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men energy
250ml · Label from Germany and Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men Fresh Active
75 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Men Fresh Power Quick Dry 48H Deodorant
150ml · Label from United Arab Emirates · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
NIVEA MEN sensitive peau sensible
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men Sport 24H Fresh Effect
250 ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Nivéa Men Strong Power
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
No. 4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
100 ml · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO JUMBO
Shampoo · 525 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO LITER
Shampoo · 1000 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO TRAVEL SIZE
Shampoo · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · 250 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO LITER
Shampoo · 1000 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO TRAVEL SIZE
Shampoo · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4D CLEAN VOLUME DETOX DRY SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · 6.3 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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