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
L’Oréal
Innovation Fructis Après-Shampooing fortifiant
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Caudalie
Instant Detox Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Deep Moisture
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Instant Oil Control
255 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Intense Wrinkle Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
L’Oréal
Intensif 7 jours Lait Hydratant Apaisant au L-Bifidus
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Vaseline
Intensive Care Nourishing Moisture
2oz 60ml · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Curlsmith
Invincible Volume Mousse
Hair styling · 6.8 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Invisible Black & White Clear
54 g · Label from outside the U.S. · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Invisible Solid Antiperspirant, Original Clean
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ellis Brooklyn
ISLA SIRENA Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · 1.7fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
its a 10 coily miracle product
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dior
J’adore
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Cien
Jabón de Glicerina
125 g · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Jabon intimo
Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Jack Black
Jack Black Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser
177 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Shea moisture
jamais annoncé black castor oil
473 ml · Label from outside the U.S. · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Soapbox
Jasmine & Sweet Almond Daily Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Soapbox
Jasmine & Sweet Almond Daily Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Jasmine Milk Hydrating Glazing Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Jelly Wow Hydrating Lip Oil-Loco For Coco
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Johnson’s Baby
Johnson’s Baby Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Lavilin
Jojoba Gel Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Herbal Essences
Jojoba Oil & Lavender Curls Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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