Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl Alcohol is a preservative and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,823 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, shampoo and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 26, 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
Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Exo-PDRN Prismatic+
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Nivea
Express Body Lotion
400 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Express Body Lotion 48h
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Express Hydration body lotion
Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Unilever
Extra Hold Hairspray
119 g, 4.2 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tresemmé
Extra Hold Hairspray
311 g · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Winky Lux
ExtravaLash Bold Black Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer 3D Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Uncensored Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Medik8
Eyelift Peptides
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Henkel
Fa kids
250ml · Label from Slovakia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
face mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Native
Facial Moisturizer
Moisturizer · 1.7 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Fenty Beauty
Fenty Treatz Hydrating + Strengthening Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Yves Rocher
Feuilles de verveine
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Firming & Hydrating Body Lotion with Collagen
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Caudalie
Firming Retinol Alternative Night Moisturizer with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Fix & Style Fixier-Lack
150 ml · Label from Austria and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Flor de Laranjeira & óleo de abacate
400ml · Label from Brazil · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Floral Revive Advanced Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tocca
Florence Eau de Parfum - Bergamot. Pear. Gardenia.
Fragrance · 0.05 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Flower Bomb Nectar
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Flowerbomb
50ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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