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
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clump Crusher Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Full Lash Bloom Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Fusion Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Showstopper Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Supercloud Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Mary Kay
Lash Intensity Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
bareMinerals
LASHTOPIA Mega Volume Mineral-Based Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Mirabella Beauty
Lasting Lash Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml energie
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml fraicheur
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp deo ro 50ml soin
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp ecospray energie 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Lbp ecospray soin 75ml
75 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Le démaquillant express yeux
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
l-oreal
Le Masque Merveilleux Huiles d’Argan et Camélia
Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Moroccanoil
Leave-in Conditioner
Conditioner · 5.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
PRAVANA
Leave-In Treatment
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Williams
Lectric Shave
100 ml · Label from France and Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Bath & Body Works
Lemon Poppyseed Gentle Foaming Hand Soap with Natural Essential Oils
259 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Licor del polo blanco polar
tubo de 75 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
cien
lidl crème de soin hydratante
250 ml · Label from France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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