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
Whole foods market
Peppermint Fluoride Toothpaste
85g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Hindustan
Pepsodent
200g · Label from India · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
The INKEY List
Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens
Allies of Skin
Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Kenra Professional
Perfect Blowout 5
Hair styling · 5 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Flower Beauty
Perfect Pout Moisturizing Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Perles de Q10 sérum concentré
40 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Pflegebad Creme Soft
750ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Pflegedusche
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Pflegedusche creme soft
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea Sun
Pflegende Sonnenmilch - LSF 50+ Sehr Hoch
200 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Garnier
Pflegende Spülung
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
pH Balance Replenishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
PHOENIX Rosehip + Sea Buckthorn Body Cream
Body lotion · 200 mL · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Kopari
Pink Guava Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
Fragrance · 4.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Kopari
Pink Peony Hair & Body Mist
Fragrance · 4.0 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Hempz
Pistachio Cream Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Playgum Cire-crème aux vitamines
80 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Ellis Brooklyn
PLUM TONIC Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · 1.7fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Ponds
Ponds Body powders
100g · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
yves Rocher
por bleuet desmaquillante exprés ojos
200 · Label from Spain · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Caudalie
Pore Minimizing Instant Detox Mask - Travel Size
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
L’Oréal
Pore-cleansing exfoliator
100 ml · Label from Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Harry’s
Post-Shave Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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