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 22, 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
Dove
Advanced Care Vanilla Souflee Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Advanced Care Waterlily & Sakura Blossom Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Advanced Hair Series Pure Care Sublime Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Advanced Night Eye
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Cetaphil
Advanced Radiance Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Dentitex
Advanced Whitening Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
After sun
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
AXE
Aftershave Black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
AgeDefy
AgeDefy soin après-shampoing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dove
Almond Milk & Green Apple Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Almond Milk Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
CHI
Aloe Vera Curl Enhancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Aluminum Free Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Aluminum Free Travel Size Deodorant Spray Cucumber & Green Tea
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Alverde
Alverde pro climate Deospray Aqua
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
L’Oréal
Ambre solaire 30FPS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre solaire brume sèche FPS 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
AMBRE SOLAIRE Hydra 24H Sonnenschutz-Spray (SPF 30)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire UV Ski 30 Combi 2in1 Crème protectrice + Stick lèvres protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Amla Legend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Pantene
Ampollas tratamiento intensivo Repara & Protege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Pantene
Ampoules Hair Rescue
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Caudalie
Ange des Vignes Light Fragrance
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
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