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 21, 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
Essence
Another Volume Mascara… Just Better!
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Cien
Anti rides creme de nuit Q10
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
head & shoulders
Anti-dandruff shampoo repair & care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Anti-Frizz Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Not Your Mother’s
Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Anti-Perspirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
NIVEA MEN
Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
head & shoulders
Anti-roos shampoo + conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ombia
Anti-Transpieant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Unilever
Anti-Transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Henkel
Anti-Transpirant Active Pearls, frischer Rosen-Duft
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Anti-transpirant dry comfort plus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Anti-transpirant Pearl & beauty
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Anti-transpirant pure invisible
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Anti-transpirant sensation satinée 48H
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
HiSmile
Anticavity Toothpaste, Watermelon Flavor
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Head & Shoulders
Antipelliculaire Réparation & Soin Après-shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Antiperspirant Sure Sensitive for Men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cien
Antitranspirant Comfort Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Antitranspirant Dry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Fekkai
Apple Cider Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ellis Brooklyn
APPLE LOVE Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Henkel
Après rasage parfumé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Cosmia
Après shampoing extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
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