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
St. Ives
Coconut and Orchid Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Coconut and Vanilla Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Coconut Milk & Sugar Lychee Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dial
Coconut Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Coconut Milk Cream to Foam Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Palmer’s
Coconut Oil Formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Coconut oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
method.body
Coconut Rice Milk Shea Butter Body Wash Simply Nourish
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Eden BodyWorks
Coconut Shea Curl Defining Creme
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Eden BodyWorks
Coconut Shea Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Coconut water & mimosa flower volume conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
100% Pure
Coffee Bean Caffeine Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
UpCircle
Coffee Face Scrub Citrus Blend For Dry Skin
Lists fragrance allergens
UpCircle
Coffee Face Scrub Herbal Blend For Oily And Combination Skin
Lists fragrance allergens
Colgate
Colgate herbal miswak
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Colgate
Colgate Sensation White
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Colgate Serúm Purple white
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Tannkrem Active Fresh 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Tannkrem Sensitive Whitening 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Colgate Total
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Colgate Total Whitening
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Collagen & Fruit Enzymes Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Soapbox
Collagen & Fruit Enzymes Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Collagen Moisture Filler Anti-Aging Facial Moisturizer with Intense Hydration
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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