Benzalkonium Chloride
Benzalkonium Chloride is a preservative and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 25 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, conditioner and exfoliant. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Benzalkonium chloride: used to keep microbes from growing and help oil and water mix.
What it does
Contains Benzalkonium Chloride: antimicrobial
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzalkonium Chloride: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzalkonium Chloride: deodorant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzalkonium Chloride: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzalkonium Chloride: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32129, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as benzalkonii chloridum.
Products that contain Benzalkonium Chloride
Henkel
3 Wetter Taft Power Wax
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Deliplus
Alcohol de Romero
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Neutrogena
Alcohol-Free Toner
Lists fragrance, parabens
Neutrogena
Anti-boutons Masque Nettoyant 2-en-1
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aveeno
Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy
Lists silicones
Aveeno
Aveeno Dermexa Daily Emollient Cream
Lists silicones
Clinique
Clarifying Do-Over Peel
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-in-1 Wash-Mash
Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Curl perfect, leave in mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dettol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Aveeno
Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream
Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nutrogena
Oil-free eye makeup remover
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Murad
Renewing Face Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Aésop
Sérum anti-oxydant à la graine de persil pour les yeux
Lists fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Shampooing démélage douceur et discipline
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
THICKENING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Sachajuan
THICKENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Visibly clear
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Visibly Clear
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Visibly Clear correct & perfect - Médium
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Correct & Perfect CC Crème Claire
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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