Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl Alcohol is a preservative and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,815 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
Cien
Crème main Verveine et citron
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
crème mains à la camomille
100ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Nivea
Crème Mains Apaisante
100ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Roger & Gallet
Crème mains et ongles Rose
30 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
cien
Crème pour la peau soft Cien
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Auchan
Crème pour les mains
100 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
Crème pour les mains soin anti-âge
125ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Creme Soft
750 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme Soft Savon Soin
100 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
crème solaire visage nivea
50 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’occitane
crème ultra riche corps
200 ml · Label from France and Reunion · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea sun
Crème Visage Solaire Anti-Rides UV Q10 FPS 50
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
alverde
Cremeöl-Lotion INTENSIV
200ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Balea
Cremeseife Sensitive
150 g · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Crimson orange & mint
Label from Mexico · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Crushed Macadamia & Rice Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Cucumber Fresh shampoo
250 ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kristin Ess
Curl Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Ouai
Curl Crème
Hair styling · 8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
JVN
Curl Defining Mousse
Hair styling · 6.17 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Curl Air Dry Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Curl Nourish Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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