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
Lancer
The Method: Polish (Oily)
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Kaia Naturals
THE NIACINAMIDE BRIGHTENING DEODORANT
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Rituals
The ritual of sakura
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
StriVectin
TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Ole Henriksen
Touch Retexturizing Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Tropic Glow Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Tropical Mango Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Catrice
True Skin High Cover Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tula
TULA gentle daily facial cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Twinkling Tulip Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Garnier
Ultra Dolce
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Garnier
ultra doux shampooing réparation intense érable guérisseur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
balea
ultra sensitive after shave balsam
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Utla River North Eye Shadow
Lists silicones
Tree Hut
Vanilla Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Kenra Professional
Violet Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Unilever
Vitalité Brillance Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Vitamin C Complex Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Watermelon Twist Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Wildflower Whirl Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Vanicream
Z-Bar Medicated Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
PreviousPage 11
Related guides
How to read an ingredient list
What the ingredient list on a beauty product tells you, what the names mean, and what it leaves out, using FDA and EU labeling rules.
Does ingredient order show how much is in a product?
Ingredient lists run from most to least, but only down to 1%. Below that, any order is allowed. What the order shows and what it hides.
How do you patch test a new product?
What the AAD, FDA and DermNet say about testing a small area, the FDA hair dye skin test, in-office patch tests, and contact allergy basics.