Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl Alcohol is a preservative and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,816 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
Soapbox
Oat Milk + Lavender Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Suave
Ocean Breeze Body Wash
Body wash · 18oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
ocean shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
ocean shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Harry’s
Odor Control | Deodorant
Deodorant · 18oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
OGX
OGX Nourishing + Coconut Milk Conditioner
385 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cien
oil care
200 ml · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Dove
Oil Care Nährpflege
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Oil replacement
275 · Label from Iraq · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Nutrogena
Oil-free eye makeup remover
8 FL (236mL) · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Olaplex
Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother
100 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Olay
Olay Fresh outlast
22 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Old Spice
old spice lavender shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Old spice
Old Spice Swagger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
ÓLEO EXTRAORDINÁRIO CACHOS CREME PARA PENTEAR 250ML
250 ml · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond building + Repair Oil Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · 4.2 OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
On The Glow 1-Minute Revive Rich Hair Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
On The Glow Silky Hair Perfume
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
st. tropez
one night only one night only
Moisturizer · 3.38 FL oz · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Oogmake-up reinigingslotion
125ml · Label from Belgium · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sure
Original Dry
50ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Frank Body
Original Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Original Pflegecreme Anti-transpirant
35ml · Label from France and Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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