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
Herbal Essences
Acondicionador Argan Oil of Morocco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fructis
Acondicionador Hair Food Aguacate
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Acqua di Giò - Absolu
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Action Control
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Vintner’s Daughter
Active Botanical Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Unilever
Active Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Colgate
ACTIVE SALT
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Skin Doctor
Advance Sunblock. Face & Body cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Advanced Care Apple & White Tea Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Apple & White Tea Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Beauty Finish Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Caring Coconut Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Cool Essentials Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Even Tone Peach Blossom & Rice Milk Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Even Tone Rosewood & Powder Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Invisible Cucumber & Cactus Water Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Lavender Fresh Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Original Clean Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Peach & Chamomile Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Peach & Chamomile Tea Antiperspirant Dry Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Restore Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Revive Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Rose Petals Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Shea Butter Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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