Products with Sorbic Acid

Sorbic acid is a mild preservative, originally found in rowan berries, used to guard water-based formulas against mold and yeast.

Sorbic Acid: A Gentle Preservative Choice

Anything with water in it needs protection from mold and yeast, and sorbic acid is one of the mildest tools available for the job. Naturally present in rowan berries and produced synthetically for cosmetic use, it works best in slightly acidic formulas, where it disrupts fungal growth without the sensitizing reputation of stronger preservatives. Brands often pair it with a second system so each can be used at a lower level.

Revision Skincare is the main user here, across the Intellishade tinted SPF range — Intellishade Original SPF 45 and Intellishade Matte SPF 45 — and in DEJ Face Cream, Retinol Complete 1.0 and Nectifirm. SkinBetter Science lists it in Even Tone Correcting Serum.

Is sorbic acid safe for sensitive skin?

It is among the better-tolerated preservatives and appears frequently in products formulated for reactive skin. Reports of irritation are uncommon and generally tied to far higher concentrations than cosmetics use.

How to shop at ELLEMES

A preservative only protects a product for as long as its stated shelf life, so buying from an authorized retailer with proper stock rotation is worth the attention.

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SkinBetter Science Even Tone Correcting Serum
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Revision Skincare Triple-Action Exfoliator
Revision Skincare Triple-Action Exfoliator
4.6 (25 reviews) 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews
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— SALEM A.
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