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
Nivea
Cellular anti-âge
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Galderma
Cetaphil
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Nestlé Skin Health
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Chamomile Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Bath and Body Works
Champagne toast body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Champo Fuerza & Brillo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Champoings
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú anticaída
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú Cabellos Blancos y Platinos
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú exotic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Champú reparación intensa
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
davines
Champú Well-being
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sol de Janeiro
Cheirosa 76 Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dr. Bronner’s
Cherry Blossom All-One Magic Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Three Wishes Productions
CHRISTINA AGUILERA No. 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Clinique
Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens
Cien
Cien Sun LSF 50 hoch
Lists fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
henkel
Cire Wax Effet Sculptant Force 6
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
clairol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
Medik8
Clarifying Foam
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid
Dove
Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Head & Shoulders
Classic Après-Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Beiersdorf
Classic Care - soin des lèvres
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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