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
Dr. Dennis Gross
On the Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
L’Oréal
only the brave
150 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Optims
Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Oral-B
Oral-B 3D White Luxe
500ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Oral-B
Oral-B Advanced Tandvleesbescherming Frisse Munt Tandpasta
75ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Oral-B
Oral-B Pro-3D White Advanced Diş macunu
75 ml · Label from Turkiye · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Oral B
Oral-B Pro-Expert Professionele Bescherming Tandpasta
75ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Oral-B
Oral-B PRO-EXPERTV ADVANCED
75ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, sulfates
Palmolive
Orchid Body Wash
500ml · Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
unilever
Original Dry
50ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Original Remedies
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Original Source
Original Source Grüne Banane und Bambusmilch
250 ml · Label from Germany and United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Original Source
Original Source Kokosnuss & Sheabutter
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
original source
Original Source Lemon and Lime Revive
250 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Original Source
Original Source Mango
250 ml · Label from Germany and United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kayali
Oudgasm Rose Oud | 16 Hair Mist
Fragrance · 75ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kayali
Oudgasm Vanilla Oud | 36 Hair Mist
Fragrance · 75ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Renee Rouleau
Overnight Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Thrive Causemetics
Overnight Sensation Gentle Retexturizing Solution
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Overnight Serum
Hair styling · 3.3 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dr. Dennis Gross
Overnight Wrinkle Serum Treatment
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Medik8
Oxy-R Peptides
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Dove
Oxygen Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
OXYGENATED CHARCOAL DETOX
400ml · Label from United Arab Emirates · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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