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
Garnier
garnier curl treat
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier Fructis
garnier fructis sleek and shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Garnier Fructis Алоэ Superfood
390 мл · Label from Russia · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier Fructis
Garnier Fructis, Banana hair food, hair mask
390 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Garnier Skin Naturals Vitamin C Face Wash
Label from India · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
GARNIER WHOLE BLENDS Gentle Detailing
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Null
Garnier_ultra doux
Label from Morocco · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnigr Whole Blends
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Gel de argán
500 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
gel de ducha
650 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Gel de Limpeza Facial Nivea Controle do Brilho
150 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
nivea
gel de limpeza refrescante
150 ml · Label from Portugal · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cien
Gel douche douceur à l’aloe vera
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cien
Gel douche nourrisant à l’extrait d’argan et à l’eau de fleur d’oranger
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Gel lavant douceur fruitée à la pêche
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel lavant mains
0.5 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cora
Gel lavant mains à l’eau de tilleul bio
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant mains parfum floral
1 l · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Gel Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid+Aloe Vera
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Ivory
Gentle Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Gentle Buffing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Pore Clearing Acne Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Gentle Exfoliate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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