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
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Pink Hibiscus Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Harry’s
Post-Shave Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Preppy Peach Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Versed
Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid
Fenty Beauty
Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
MAC
Pro Longwear Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Tree Hut
Pumpkin Roll Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Pumpkin Roll Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Yves Rocher
Pure light - Nude de teint hydratant
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Tree Hut
Rainbow Sherbet Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Rituals
Recovery hand balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Innersense
Renew Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Yves Rocher
Riche Crème Baume Régénérant Nutrition Intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Rose care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Physicians Formula
Rosé Kiss All Day Glossy Lip Color
Lip · Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Auchan
Savon de Marseille Amande douce & lait
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
SCALP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Scalp relief
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Sachajuan
SCALP SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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