Benzyl Alcohol
Benzyl Alcohol is a preservative and solvent ingredient. It’s in 1,694 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, shampoo and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Fragrance allergens (EU 26).
Updated October 21, 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
Aveeno Skin relief moisturizing lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Avon organist Apple cider vinegar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Anti-Transpirant Homme Gold 72h Anti-Humidité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Anti-Transpirant Homme Gold 72h Anti-Humidité Lot 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Après-Rasage Fraîcheur Marine 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Axe Black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Black Déodorant Homme Spray Compressé All Day Fresh Lot de 2x100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Black Déodorant Homme Spray Parfum Frais Protection Anti Odeur 35ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe bs 200ml gold skyline fr
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe Coffret Black Homme Eau de Toilette 100ml & Déodorant 150ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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Axe Dark Temptation Long Lasting Deodorant Bodyspray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Déodorant Bodyspray Homme Skate & Roses 48 Lot 6x200ml GV
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe Déodorant Bodyspray Homme Skate & Roses 48h Non-Stop Frais 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Déodorant Bodyspray Homme Skate & Roses 48h Non-Stop Frais Lot 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe Déodorant Homme Bodyspray Anarchy 48h Non-Stop Frais 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Bodyspray Musk 48h Non-Stop Frais 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Spray Anti Transpirant Black 150ml Lot de 6
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Spray Antibactérien Marine 150ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Spray Black 150ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe Déodorant Marine 150ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe Déodorant Spray Antibactérien Gold 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
AXE D�o Gold 200mlx2
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Axe
Axe edt 100ml black
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Axe
Axe Gel Douche 3-en-1 Homme Re-Load Frais et Vivifiant 6x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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