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 22, 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
Head & Shoulders
Classic Clean Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Classic Deo Creme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Clean & Clear Persa Gel 10 Acne Treatment
Lists fragrance allergens
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh All Over Dewy Tint
Blush · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Merit
Clean Lash
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Love Beauty And Planet
Clean Oceans Edition Deep Restore Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Love Beauty and Planet
Clean Oceans Edition Marine Moisture Conditioner
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
PRAVANA
Cleanse
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Clear Gel Zero Anticavity Flouride Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Frank Body
Clearing Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Dermalogica
Clearing Skin Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Clearly Brighter Anti-Sun Damage* Daily Moisturizer SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Dove
Clinical Cool Essentials Antiperspirant Soft Solid
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Clinical Original Clean Antiperspirant Soft Solid
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Coco Colada Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ellis Brooklyn
COCOA BLANCO Perfume Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Suave
Cocoa Butter & Shea Gentle Body Wash with Sweet Blend Oil Essence
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
unilever
Cocoa Butter Lip Therapy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Shea Moisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut & Shea Deep Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut & Shea Deep Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut + Goji Berry Deep Moisture Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut + Goji Berry Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Coconut and hibiscus antiperspirant deoderant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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