Ingredients

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

CIEN
Cien
Après shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
GARNIER
Garnier
Après-shampoing Nutrition Intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
HEAD & SHOULDERS
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing antipelliculaire Citrus Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
HEAD & SHOULDERS
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing antipelliculaire soin du cuir chevelu sec
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
UNILEVER
Unilever
Après-shampooing Blond lumière
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
HEAD & SHOULDERS
Head & Shoulders
Après-shampooing Classic
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Après-shampooing crème fondante à la camomille et miel de fleurs
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Après-shampooing reconstituant Trésors de Miel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L-OREAL
l-oreal
Après-Shampooing Soin démêlant hydratant sans silicone eau de coco aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
CIEN
Cien
Après-Soleil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Apricot nail & cuticle oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
HERBAL ESSENCES CONDITIONER
Herbal Essences
Argan Oil & Aloe Vera Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SOAPBOX SHAMPOO
Soapbox
Argan Oil & Vanilla Soften & Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
K18 HAIR STYLING
K18
AstroLift™ reparative volume spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
R+CO CONDITIONER
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
R+CO SHAMPOO
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
GARNIER
Garnier
Ausgleichendes Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
JOHNSON &JOHNSON
Johnson &Johnson
Aveeno
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
AVEENO
Aveeno
Aveeno Baby
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
AVEENO
Aveeno
Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
AVEENO
Aveeno
Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Balm
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
AVEENO
Aveeno
aveeno body lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
aveeno lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aveeno skin relief hand cream
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
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