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
Aussie
Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Oil and Paraben Free Conditioner
30.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Oil and Paraben Free Shampoo
30.4 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Paraben-Free Conditioner
26.2 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE MOIST CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE MOIST SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE REPAIRER CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE REPAIRER SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE VOLUME CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
l-oreal
Miracle Wake Up Crème Anti-Âge défatigant
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES ANTI-FRIZZ HEMP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES FRIZZ-FIGHTING SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dior
Miss Dior
150 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Herbal Essences
Moisture + Replenish Coconut Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Moisture + Replenish Coconut Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Moisture Conditioner
Conditioner · 10.1 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Dr. Dennis Gross
Moisture Cushion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · 100 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · 30 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Moisturizing Conditioner with Coconut Water & Aloe Vera
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Nestlé
Moisturizing Lotion
1 L · Label from Canada · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · 2 oz · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
K18
Molecular Repair Hair Oil
Hair styling · 30mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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