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
Deliplus
Curl perfect, leave in mask
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Daily Care 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Daily Care Shampoo
Shampoo · 13 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
DAILY ESSENTIALS LIGHT MOISTURISING DAY CREAM
50 ml · Label from French Polynesia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 15
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olay
Daily Facials | Cleansing Cloths | Gentle Sensitive Clean
Cleanser · 33 ct · Lists fragrance allergens, parabens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DAILY FORECAST FINISHING SPRAY
Hair styling · 3 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Pantene
Daily Moisture Renewal conditioner
Conditioner · 900ml · Label from Australia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Aveeno
Daily Moisturing Body Lotion
300ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Bondi Sands
Daily Moisturising face SPF 50+
75ml · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal Paris
Daily Volumizing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · 8.5 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Amino Curl Define Soft Touch Curl Cream
Hair styling · 8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Damage Therapy Argan Oil & Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Soothing Moisture Anti-Dandruff Conditioner
Conditioner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
SHEGLAM
Dark Romantasy Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Davines
Davines MOMO Moisturizing Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Fat and the Moon
Day to Day Conditioner
Conditioner · 8 fl oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Daylong
Daylong Sensitive Face Mineral Cream SPF 50
50ml · Label from Switzerland · Lists fragrance allergens
R+Co
DE LUXE REPARATIVE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · 6.8 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Watsons
Deep cleansing micellar conditioner
500 mL · Label from Malaysia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Revitalizing Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Deep Moisture Body Wash
Body wash · 30.6 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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