Sorbic Acid
Sorbic Acid is a preservative ingredient. It’s in 263 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, conditioner and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
An acid first found in rowan berries, now made synthetically. A preservative, mainly against mold and yeast.
What it does
Contains Sorbic Acid: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38173, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as acidum sorbicum.
Products that contain Sorbic Acid
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Yves rocher
Sensitive vegetal
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Serenity Indian Rose & Sweet Almond Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Briogeo
Shampooing revigorant et ultra nourrissant au matcha et à la pomme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Silk Finish Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Silk Glove Hand Repair Oil
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Almay
Skin Perfecting Comfort Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
PUR Cosmetics
Skin Perfecting Powder Blushing Act Matte Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Wet n Wild
Soft Blur Liquid Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
Yves rocher
SOLAIRE PEAU PARFAITE
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Marc Anthony
Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control
Foundation · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Tree Hut
Sugar Spirit Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
R+Co
SUN CATCHER Power C Styling Butter
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Sunkissed Poppy Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Sunlit Glow Brightening Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Tahitian Vanilla Bean Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tangerine Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Fekkai
Technician Color Conditioner Extended Color Vibrancy
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Kenra Professional
Texturizing Mist 6
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid
Harry’s
Texturizing Putty
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tula
The Cult Classic Luminous Brightening Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tula
The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Soap & Glory
The Fab Pore Purifying Foam Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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