Sodium Dehydroacetate
Sodium Dehydroacetate is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 184 products on Poliage, most often mascara, concealer and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Sodium dehydroacetate: used to keep microbes from growing.
What it does
Contains Sodium Dehydroacetate: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37851, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Dehydroacetate
Pixi
Lower Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
MAC
M·A·CStack Elevated Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Stila
Made-U-Lash Length & Define Tubing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Patrick Ta
Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Máscara Facial Detox L’Oréal Argila Pura Esfoliante 40g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Mascara hypoallergénique Noir 01
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Mascara perfecteur Sourcils étoffés chatain foncé
Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, carmine (from insects)
Makeup by Mario
Master Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Doucce
Maxlash Volumizer Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens
Maybelline
Mega Plush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
Men Expert Carbon Clean Duschgel 5in1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector Illuminator & Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
MAC
Mineralize Blush - Baked Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Caudalie
Moisturizing Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Essence
mySKIN PERFECTOR
Lists silicones
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER JUMBO
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
NARS
Notorious Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bath & Body Works
Ocean Ultimate Hydration Body Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Alchimia
Olive Oil Moisturizing Body Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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