preservative

Sodium Benzoate

Evidenceformulation · Tier 4Irritation riskVery lowIn products2,390

The research

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative backed by documented evidence (evidence tier 4 of 4). We track 2 studies for it.

Read the research — 2 studies

Contact Dermatitis · 1996 · observational · n=1

Case report of a preschool boy who developed perioral contact urticaria triggered by sodium benzoate present as a preservative in a toothpaste, demonstrating that this preservative can provoke immediate-type cutaneous (urticarial) reactions on skin contact.

Products with Sodium Benzoate

In 2,390 products — most often serums (810), moisturizers (587), cleansers (425), from $4.43 to $1786.24. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.

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ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads (14 Pads)

Serum – for Dryness, Dark spots & hyperpigmentation

$25.00

★★★★★4.9(2,715)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantUneven texture
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
  • RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasmaPerioral DermatitisSeborrheic Dermatitis

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads (14 Pads) is a exfoliant by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Lactic Acid.

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ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 (50ml)

Sunscreen – for Dryness

$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml

★★★★★4.8(7,510)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 (50ml) is a sunscreen by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.

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ESPA

ESPA

ESPA Tri-Active Lift and Firm Eye Serum 15ml

Eye Cream

$64.7715ml · $4.32/ml

★★★★★4.8(892)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentAcne & breakouts
  • ExcellentBlackheads
  • StrongDryness
  • RelevantOiliness & shine

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema

ESPA Tri-Active Lift and Firm Eye Serum 15ml is a eye cream by ESPA. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Betaine.

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Furtuna Skin

Furtuna Skin

Furtuna Skin Biphase Moisturising Oil 30ml

Serum

$225.0030ml · $7.50/ml

★★★★★4.9(489)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Furtuna Skin Biphase Moisturising Oil 30ml is a hydrating serum by Furtuna Skin. Key ingredients include Squalane, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.

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Antipodes

Antipodes

Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream 60ml

Moisturizer

$57.1560ml · $0.95/ml

★★★★★4.8(629)

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic Dermatitis

Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream 60ml is a antioxidant serum by Antipodes. Key ingredients include Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Vitamin E.

Product Ingredients (8)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely

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SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub (5 fl. oz.)

Exfoliant

$40.00147.9ml · $0.27/ml

★★★★★4.8(1,696)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasis

SkinCeuticals Micro-Exfoliating Scrub (5 fl. oz.) is a exfoliant by SkinCeuticals. Key ingredients include Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine.

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Lancôme

Lancôme

Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml

Moisturizer

$92.4650ml · $1.85/ml

★★★★★4.8(718)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasmaPerioral Dermatitis

Lancôme Rénergie Multi-Lift Night Cream 50ml is a peptide serum by Lancôme. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol.

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Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder DayWear Sheer Tint Release Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer SPF15 50ml

Moisturizer

$57.1550ml · $1.14/ml

★★★★★4.8(581)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
  • RelevantUneven texture

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisPerioral DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma
ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml)

Moisturizer – for Dryness

$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml

★★★★★4.8(3,499)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (50ml) is a antioxidant serum by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate SE.

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Curlsmith

Curlsmith

Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher 237ml

Moisturizer

$22.29237ml · $0.09/ml

★★★★★4.8(769)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantRedness & sensitivity

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher 237ml is a basic moisturiser by Curlsmith. Key ingredients include Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol.

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Educational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.