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 23, 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
Cien
Desodorante Antitranspirante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Desodorante roll-on
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tula
Detox in a Jar
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dettol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tree Hut
Dewy Daisy Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
dr brown toothpaste
Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Dragon Fruit Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Electric Beach Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Ensoleillant hydratant hâle progressif visage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Espresso Martini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
R+Co
ESSENTIAL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ESSENTIAL SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Uncensored Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Medik8
Eyelift Peptides
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Yves Rocher
Feuchtigkeitsspendende Handcreme Pur Arnica
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Fill + Repair Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Tree Hut
Fireside Maple Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Fireside Maple Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dr. Dennis Gross
Firm & Bright Eye Treatment
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Tree Hut
Flower Milk Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Flower Beauty
Flower Pots Powder Blush
Blush · Lists carmine (from insects)
Laura Geller
Free Mini Kajal Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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