Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl Alcohol is a preservative and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,762 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, shampoo and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 25, 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
Love Beauty and Planet
Coconut water & mimosa flower volume conditioner
400 mL · Label from Indonesia and Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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, essential oils
UpCircle
Coffee Face Scrub Herbal Blend For Oily And Combination Skin
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Colgate
Colgate herbal miswak
25ml · Label from Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Colgate
Colgate Sensation White
Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Colgate Serúm Purple white
40 ML · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Tannkrem Active Fresh 75ml
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Colgate Tannkrem Sensitive Whitening 75ml
Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Colgate
Colgate Total
75 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Colgate
Colgate Total Whitening
75ml · Label from Italy · 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 · 1.7 fl. oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Color + Protect Grapeseed Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Hair Biology
Color brilliance conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Garnier
Color Care Shampoo with Argan Oil & Cranberry
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Color Care Shampooing au sérum réparateur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Color Glanz Farbschutz-Shampoo
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Color Me Happy Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Color Protecting Conditioner
Conditioner · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Kenra Professional
Color Protecting Shampoo
Shampoo · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Color Radiance Daily Conditioner
Conditioner · 10oz · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
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