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
Nivea Men
Protect & Care 0% Aluminium (ACH)
50 ml · Label from Switzerland · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea
Protect & Care Pocket
100 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
protect & dry touch sport
148 g · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & dry touch spray, SPF30
200 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Beiesdorf
Protect & Hydrate 30 haute
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & hydrate 50+
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Moisture solkrem, SPF30
100 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
protect & moisture SPF 50+
200 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Protect & Moisture Spray, SPF15
200 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
Protect & Moisture Travel Size, SPF50
100 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
Protect & Moisture, SPF15
200 ml · Label from Norway · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea Sun
Protect & Moisture, SPF20
200 ml · Label from Germany and Norway · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Nivea Sun
Protect & Moisture, SPF30
200 ml · Label from Norway · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Beiesdorf
Protect & refresh
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Protection 50 Sport SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea sun
Protection Solaire Visage UV FPS30 Hydratante
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Dove
Protection surgras douche soin nourrissante
250 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Cien
Provitaminé Shampooing Antipelliculaire
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
Pumpkin Cupcake Gentle Foaming Handsoap with Natural Essential Oils
259 mL · Label from Canada · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Pur Bleuet
15 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens
Nivea
Pure & natural anti-rides Soin de jour
50 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Garnier Fructis
Pure Clean Styling Gel
Hair styling · 6.8 fl.oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Innersense
Pure Inspiration Daily Conditioner
Conditioner · 10oz · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
NARS
Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
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