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
Garnier
Original Remedies
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Original remedies champú solido avena
2 x 250 ml · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Thayers
Original Witch Hazel Facial Toner with Aloe Vera
Toner · 12 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L’Oréal
Out of bed
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
COVERGIRL
Outlast All-Day Ultimate Finish Foundation
Foundation · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Not Your Mother’s
Overnight Serum
Hair styling · 3.3 oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Head & Shoulders
OXYGENATED CHARCOAL DETOX
400ml · Label from United Arab Emirates · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Palette
Palette Salon Colors 4.89
50 + 50 + 15 ml (115 ml) · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, parabens
palmer’s
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Palmer’s
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Geconcentreerde Crème
1 · Label from Netherlands · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Palmer’s
Palmer’s Lip Balm
5 kg · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Pampering Shea Butter & Vanilla
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Pantene Active Nutri-Plex Smooth & Sleek Conditioner|Balsam Rinse Off or Leave-On
230ML · Label from Malta · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Pantene
Pantene Daily Moisture Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Pantene
Pantene Pro-V 3 in 1 Shampoo + Balsamo + trattamento
225ml · Label from Italy · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Pantene PRO-V Intensive REPAIR
300 ml · Label from Poland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Pantene
Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Conditioner
Conditioner · 308 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Pantene
Pantene Pro-V Shampoo Anti Dandruff
1 · Label from Malaysia · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
L’Oréal
Paris Superior Preference 5CB Medium Chestnut Brown Warmer Haircolor
1 count · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Colgate
Pasta de Dente Colgate Zero
90 g · Label from Brazil · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Pepsodent
Pasta Dental
130g · Label from Chile · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Ellis Brooklyn
PEACHES Perfume Mist
Fragrance · 1.7 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Naturopathica
Pear & Fig Polishing Enzyme Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Nivea
Pearl & Beauty
50 mL · Label from Australia, France and Morocco · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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