Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl Alcohol is a preservative and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,694 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, shampoo and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
An aromatic alcohol found in some plants. Preserves, dissolves other ingredients and adds a faint scent.
What it does
Contains Benzyl Alcohol: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzyl Alcohol: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzyl Alcohol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Benzyl Alcohol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32153, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as alcohol benzylicus.
Products that contain Benzyl Alcohol
unilever
Brut Déodorant Homme Spray Original 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Brut
Brut Eau De Toilette Oceans 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut edt 100ml original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut musk bs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Brut
Brut musk bs 200 ml l2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Brut
Brut musk edt 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Brut
Brut original bs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Brut
Brut original stick 50x2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Brut
Brut orignl bs 200 ml l2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Act
Bubble gum blowout
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Bulle gourmande, Lait, Fruit de la passion & Framboise
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palladio
BUTTER BALM
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Ordinary
Caffeine solution
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
R+Co
CANDY STRIPE Protect + Prep Detangling Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Auchan
Capsules 2 en 1 au savon de Marseille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Care Shower Rose & Almond Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Conditioner + Superseed Oil Complex
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Shampoo + Superseed Oil Complex
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Laura Mercier
Caviar Extravagant Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Lancer
Caviar Lime Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Axe
Cedarwood Scent Clean + Fresh Face & Body Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sana Jardin
Celestial Patchouli Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Cien
Cell Intense Cien
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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