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
Himalaya
Saunf Mouthwash
215ml · Label from India · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Sana Jardin
Savage Jasmine Eau de Parfum
Fragrance · 10ml · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Savon doux à l’extrait de fleur de jasmin
0.09 kg · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Savon doux à l’huile d’amande douce
0.18 kg · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Savon doux à la fleur d’oranger et huile d’argan
0.36 kg · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Savon doux au beurre de karité
0.09 kg · Label from France and World · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Savon soin exfoliant aux noyaux d’abricot
0.09 kg · Label from France and Spain · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Cosmia
Savon soin sensation d’hydratation
0.09 kg · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Herbal Essences
Scalp + Purify Eucalyptus Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Creme of nature
Scalp Refresh
4.7 oz / 135 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Schwarzkopf
Schauma Phyto-Coffein
Conditioner · 200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s Dentifrice Noix de Coco + Citron Vert 133g
133 g · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Balea
Schönheitsgeheimnisse Pflegende Duschcreme Goldene Milch
250 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea Sun
Schutz & Pflege Sonnenspray 30
200 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
scorpio
Scorpio Déodorant parfumé
150 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
VitaminSea.beauty
Sea Minerals + Collagen Facial Cleanser
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
sea salt and Pacific kelp
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Vitamins and Sea beauty
Sea Salt Coconut Face Scrub
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Head & Shoulders
Seidig & Glänzend
300 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
selsum blue shampoo
Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Colgate
Sensation White, Zahnpasta
75 ml · Label from Netherlands · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Head & Shoulders
Sensitive
280 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Sensitive cream
Label from Spain · Lists fragrance allergens
Sukin
Sensitive Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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