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
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution Acne Toner
250 ml · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
La Terra
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Henkel
La Toja Gel de ducha Aloe avera
600ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Lancôme
La vie est belle
Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
cien
lait autobronzant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Null
Lait corps
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Lait Corps Nourissant 72h
250ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche Douceur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche hydratant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait corps sous la douche nourissant
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait crème nourrissant
400 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait de toilette douceur
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Nivea
Lait fluide hydratation express
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Lait hydratant douceur
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Lait hydratant Douceur peaux sèches
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Lait hydratant Réparateur & Soin
250 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
Lait nourrissant Corps Olive mythique
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Yves Rocher
Lait parfumé So Elixir
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Lait pour le corps nutrition essentielle
250 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Lait réparateur SOS & Care 48h
30ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Henkel
Laque Tenue flexible
400 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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